Nursing
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02051305 | Operating Room Nursing | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Visually supported presentations, interactive instruction and Q&A sessions, and in-class review of current guidelines and legislative texts |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Serap SAYAR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Serap SAYAR | B-31 | [email protected] | 7629 | Tuesday 14:00-16:00 |
Course Content
The scope of operating room nursing; the physical structure and functioning of the operating room; the surgical team; the roles of scrub (sterile) and circulating nurses; principles of surgical asepsis; cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization; patient admission and safe surgical preparation; management of surgical instruments, sutures, specimens, and counts; types of anesthesia; surgical positioning; intraoperative complications; patient and staff safety; ethical and legal responsibilities; documentation and patient handover.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to train individuals who are familiar with concepts related to the operating room, possess the knowledge and skills concerning operating room principles, and are able to apply these in their professional practice.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Assumes responsibility for the protection, development, maintenance and advocacy of health. | 3 |
| P4 | It meets health care needs with a holistic approach in accordance with professional values and ethical principles. | 3 |
| P12 | Leads the organizational structure and systems in providing and developing safe and quality health care. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It defines the duties, authority, and responsibilities of the operating room nurse and members of the surgical team. | P.3.69 | 1 |
| O2 | Explains the fundamental concepts related to operating room nursing and the roles of professional organizations. | P.3.70 | 1 |
| O3 | Explains the fundamental principles of surgical asepsis and infection prevention in the operating room. | P.3.71 | 1 |
| O4 | Explains the risks that threaten the safety of patients, staff, and the environment in the operating room, as well as the preventive measures to be taken. | P.3.72 | 1 |
| O5 | It relates types of anesthesia and surgical positions to the risks that may arise. | P.3.73 | 1 |
| O6 | Explains the ethical and legal responsibilities related to operating room nursing. | P.3.74 | 1 |
| O7 | It defines the duties, authority, and responsibilities of the operating room nurse and members of the surgical team. | P.4.43 | 1 |
| O8 | Explains the fundamental principles of surgical asepsis and infection prevention in the operating room. | P.4.44 | 1 |
| O9 | Explains the risks that threaten the safety of patients, staff, and the environment in the operating room, as well as the preventive measures to be taken. | P.4.45 | 1 |
| O10 | It relates types of anesthesia and surgical positions to the risks that may arise. | P.4.46 | 1 |
| O11 | Explains the ethical and legal responsibilities related to operating room nursing. | P.4.47 | 1 |
| O12 | It defines the duties, authority, and responsibilities of the operating room nurse and members of the surgical team. | P.12.19 | 1 |
| O13 | Explains the fundamental concepts related to operating room nursing and the roles of professional organizations. | P.12.20 | 1 |
| O14 | Explains the fundamental principles of surgical asepsis and infection prevention in the operating room. | P.12.21 | 1 |
| O15 | Explains the risks that threaten the safety of patients, staff, and the environment in the operating room, as well as the preventive measures to be taken. | P.12.22 | 1 |
| O16 | It relates types of anesthesia and surgical positions to the risks that may arise. | P.12.23 | 1 |
| O17 | Explains the ethical and legal responsibilities related to operating room nursing. | P.12.24 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Introduction to operating room nursing, the operating room environment and workflow, the surgical team, the roles of scrub and circulating nurses, professional organizations |
| 3 | Prevention of surgical site infection, surgical hand antisepsis, aseptic technique, and principles of sterilization and disinfection. |
| 4 | Classification of surgical instruments, preparation of the sterile table and field, and principles for counting instruments, needles, and sponges. |
| 5 | Surgical positions, risks of nerve injury, safe transfer, and protective interventions. |
| 6 | Anesthesia, its types, risks, and nursing responsibilities |
| 7 | Pressure injuries in the operating room and the nurse's responsibilities for their prevention |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | The nurse's responsibilities regarding venous thromboembolism and its prevention |
| 10 | Perioperative hypothermia: care principles regarding risk assessment, temperature monitoring, and warming methods. |
| 11 | Patient safety; verification of identity, procedure, and surgical site; surgical safety checklist; prevention of retained surgical items and burns. |
| 12 | Employee safety: injuries from sharp or pointed instruments, latex allergy, surgical smoke, fire, and risks related to chemicals and radiation. |
| 13 | Waste segregation in the operating room; sharps, infectious waste, and chemical waste; environmental safety. |
| 14 | Ethical and legal issues; the nurse's responsibilities in the informed consent process, privacy, and patient rights. |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Rothrock J.C (2011) Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 14th Edition. Elsevier Mosby |
| AORN Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices, 2011 Edition | |
| World Health Organization. (2009). Implementation manual WHO surgical safety checklist 2009: Safe surgery saves lives. WHO. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241598590 | |
| Yavuz van Giersbergen, M. ve Kaymakçı, Ş. (2015). Ameliyathane Hemşireliği. Meta Basım. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 140 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,67 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It defines the duties, authority, and responsibilities of the operating room nurse and members of the surgical team. | 1 | - | - |
| O2 | Explains the fundamental concepts related to operating room nursing and the roles of professional organizations. | 2 | - | - |
| O3 | Explains the fundamental principles of surgical asepsis and infection prevention in the operating room. | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Explains the risks that threaten the safety of patients, staff, and the environment in the operating room, as well as the preventive measures to be taken. | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | It relates types of anesthesia and surgical positions to the risks that may arise. | 3 | - | - |
| O6 | Explains the ethical and legal responsibilities related to operating room nursing. | 2 | - | - |
| O7 | It defines the duties, authority, and responsibilities of the operating room nurse and members of the surgical team. | - | 2 | - |
| O8 | Explains the fundamental principles of surgical asepsis and infection prevention in the operating room. | - | 3 | - |
| O9 | Explains the risks that threaten the safety of patients, staff, and the environment in the operating room, as well as the preventive measures to be taken. | - | 3 | - |
| O10 | It relates types of anesthesia and surgical positions to the risks that may arise. | - | 3 | - |
| O11 | Explains the ethical and legal responsibilities related to operating room nursing. | - | 4 | - |
| O12 | It defines the duties, authority, and responsibilities of the operating room nurse and members of the surgical team. | - | - | 2 |
| O13 | Explains the fundamental concepts related to operating room nursing and the roles of professional organizations. | - | - | 2 |
| O14 | Explains the fundamental principles of surgical asepsis and infection prevention in the operating room. | - | - | 3 |
| O15 | Explains the risks that threaten the safety of patients, staff, and the environment in the operating room, as well as the preventive measures to be taken. | - | - | 3 |
| O16 | It relates types of anesthesia and surgical positions to the risks that may arise. | - | - | 2 |
| O17 | Explains the ethical and legal responsibilities related to operating room nursing. | - | - | 2 |