Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of surgical disease nursing, focusing on the care and management of patients undergoing surgical procedures. Students explore key areas such as preoperative care, intraoperative assistance, postoperative recovery, and patient education. The program emphasizes clinical skills, critical thinking, and the application of nursing principles to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Graduates are prepared for careers in surgical nursing, operating room nursing, and perioperative care. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of surgical disease nursing and perioperative care. - Develop skills in preoperative assessment, patient preparation, and postoperative monitoring. - Learn techniques for assisting in surgical procedures and managing surgical instruments. - Explore the role of patient education and emotional support in surgical care. - Understand the principles of infection control and surgical safety. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the field of surgical nursing. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for surgical nursing projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Surgical Disease Nursing** - Overview of the field, its history, and its importance in healthcare. 2. **Preoperative Care** - Study of preoperative assessment, patient preparation, and informed consent. - Techniques for ensuring patients are physically and emotionally ready for surgery. 3. **Intraoperative Assistance** - Principles of surgical asepsis, instrument handling, and assisting surgeons during procedures. - Techniques for maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring patient safety. 4. **Postoperative Recovery** - Fundamentals of postoperative monitoring, pain management, and wound care. - Techniques for preventing complications and promoting recovery. 5. **Patient Education and Support** - Exploration of patient education strategies and emotional support for surgical patients. - Techniques for addressing patient concerns and improving postoperative outcomes. 6. **Infection Control and Surgical Safety** - Study of infection prevention protocols, sterilization techniques, and surgical safety measures. - Techniques for minimizing the risk of surgical site infections and other complications. 7. **Emerging Trends in Surgical Nursing** - Analysis of innovations such as minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in surgical care. 8. **Capstone Project in Surgical Disease Nursing** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative care. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive surgical nursing solution. **Assessment Methods:** - Clinical simulations and hands-on practice in surgical settings. - Written assignments on preoperative care, infection control, and patient education. - Group projects in surgical safety and postoperative recovery. - Participation in internships or clinical rotations in hospitals or surgical centers. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery" by Jane C. Rothrock. - "Perioperative Nursing: An Introductory Text" by Lois Hamlin, Marilyn Richardson-Tench, and Menna Davies. - "Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A Positive Care Approach" by Association of Surgical Technologists. - "Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques" by Anne Griffin Perry and Patricia A. Potter. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of nursing, anatomy, and physiology is recommended. Suitable for students in nursing and related healthcare fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years, including coursework, clinical practice, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Surgical Disease Nursing or a related field and may pursue additional certifications (e.g., Certified Perioperative Nurse, CNOR). **Target Audience:** Aspiring surgical nurses, operating room nurses, and perioperative care specialists seeking to excel in the care and management of surgical patients. This major equips students with the clinical, technical, and interpersonal skills needed to excel in surgical disease nursing, driving optimal patient outcomes and safety in surgical settings.