8 Undergoing surgery the operating theatre experience Chapter aims • To develop an awareness of the operating theatre environment • To understand the key principles of practice in the operating theatre • To…
7 Preparation for and undergoing an anaesthetic prior to surgery Chapter aims • To consider the nurse’s role in the anaesthetic room • To provide an overview of modern anaesthetic practices • To…
9 Recovery from surgery Chapter aims • To ensure that the student understands the need for continuing safety of the patient • To increase students’ awareness of the potential for postoperative complications…
13 Case study 3 caring for a patient requiring emergency surgery Chapter aims • To enable you to reflect on prior learning from other chapters • To explore in more detail through…
1 Surgical nursing in context Chapter aims • To introduce the meaning of surgery and surgical nursing • To introduce various healthcare personnel a student may meet during a surgical placement • To…
5 Pre-admission assessment of the patient and discharge planning Chapter aims • To explore the underpinning philosophy of pre-admission assessment • To explore the actual experience of a pre-admission assessment • To increase…
4 Preparation for learning in practice Chapter aims • To introduce the principles of learning in practice • To identify teachers who will be involved in supervision, teaching and assessing in practice…
10 Going home from hospital Chapter aims • To enable the student to gain an understanding of patients’ discharge home from hospital following surgery • To gain an overview of the integration…
12 Case study 2 caring for a patient in a general surgical ward Chapter aims • To enable you to reflect on prior learning from other chapters • To explore in more…
11 Case study 1 caring for a patient in a day care unit Chapter aims • To enable you to reflect on prior learning from other chapters • To explore in more…
