Nurse Key

2 Introduction to the principles of surgical nursing Chapter aims •  To consider the key principles of surgical nursing •  To determine what knowledge and skills the student will need to understand…

3 Types of surgical nursing opportunities and clinical placements Chapter aims •  To consider what a surgical placement is and what the environment might look like •  To determine the kind of…

6 Preparation of the patient for surgery the hospital experience Chapter aims •  To explore the continuity of care from a pre-admission assessment to being admitted for surgery •  To explore the…

14 What have I learnt in a surgical nursing placement? Chapter aims •  To reflect on learning experience in a surgical nursing placement •  To establish what knowledge and skills you have…