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Surgical Nursing Care Module

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Course Overview

This module supports nurses in developing the skills required to care for surgical patients before and after operative procedures, as well as during surgical assistance. It prepares nurses to deliver consistent care across the surgical pathway. For hospitals, the course promotes reliable surgical nursing practices and continuity of care.

Course Objectives

1.  To prepare surgical patients appropriately during pre-operative and post-operative phases.

2.   To perform post-operative monitoring and bedside interventions as per surgical care protocols.

3. To assist in surgical procedures and recovery care within assigned clinical roles.

Duration: 9 months

No. of Competencies: 70

Schedule of Classes

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

SM- Surgical Nursing Care Module

11 Exercises67 Learning Materials

Pre-Test Surgical Nursing Care Module

Pre-test NABH Surgical module

Exercise

Communication & Documentation Standards

Communication with Clients

PDF

Communication with Healthcare care professionals

PDF

Documentation (Basics)

PDF

Documentation (Records and Reports)

PDF

Escalation

PDF

Handover

PDF

Informed Consent

PDF

Self-Assessment: Clinical Communication & Records

Exercise

Patient Safety

Lifting and moving of patients

PDF

Fall risk assessment and Prevention

PDF

Physical Restraints and Side Rails

PDF

International Patient Safety Goals

PDF

Positioning and comfort measures

PDF

Self-Assessment Patient Safety: NABH Surgical Care

Exercise

Surgical Asepsis Protocols

Standard Precautions

PDF

Concept of Asepsis

PDF

Personal protective equipment

PDF

Biomedical waste management

PDF

Hand Hygiene

PDF

Self-Assessment: Surgical asepsis protocols

Exercise

Perioperative Assessment

Head to Toe Assessment

PDF

Temperature

PDF

Pulse

PDF

Blood Pressure

PDF

Oxygen Saturation

PDF

Respiration

PDF

Primary Assessment using ABCDE approach

PDF

Blood Glucose Monitoring

PDF

Assessment of Pain

PDF

Self-Assessment: Peri-operative Care: NABH Surgical module

Exercise

Surgical Care Interventions

Therapeutic Positions

PDF

Oxygen Administration

PDF

Oxygen Source Preparation

PDF

Nail Care

PDF

Hair Care

PDF

Eye Care

PDF

Ear Care

PDF

Perineal Care

PDF

Bed Bath

PDF

Back Care

PDF

Care of Stoma

PDF

Suture Removal and Surgical Assistance

PDF

Urine Sample Collection

PDF

Managing Ryles Tube & Enteral Feeding

PDF

IV Cannulation and Removal

PDF

Blood Sampling (Phlebotomy)

PDF

Self-Assessment: Surgical Care Interventions

Exercise

Post-Operative Medication Practices

Drug Calculation

PDF

Medication Administration- Oral, Topical, Optic and Inhalation

PDF

Administration of Subcutaneous Injection

PDF

Administration of Intradermal Injection

PDF

Intramuscular Medication Administration

PDF

Intravenous Medication Administration

PDF

Intravenous Fluid Therapy

PDF

Preparation of Medication

PDF

Administration of medication through Central Line

PDF

Administration of Rectal Medications

PDF

Inhalation Therapy

PDF

Post Operative Care

PDF

Parenteral nutrition (PN)

PDF

Self-Assessment: Post-Operative Medication Practices

Exercise

Advanced Surgical Procedures

Urinary Care

PDF

Catheterization

PDF

Blood Transfusion

PDF

Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning

PDF

ABG Sampling

PDF

Assessment of Wound

PDF

Wound Irrigation

PDF

Swab Collection from Wound

PDF

Dressing of Wound

PDF

Self-Assessment: Advanced Surgical Procedures

Exercise

Surgical Equipment Handling

Recording ECG and interpreting rhythm

PDF

Suction Machine

PDF

Self-Assessment Surgical Equipment Handling

Exercise

Emergency response

Basic Life Support

PDF

Self-Assessment Emergency Response: Surgical Module

Exercise

Post Test Surgical Care Module

Post-test NABH Surgical module

Exercise

Course Instructor