Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum III

At the end of the clinical posting, the student should be able to: 1. prepare patients for special laboratory investigations and procedures; 2. set up trays and trolleys for care and management of patients; 3. care for both medical and surgical patients under supervision; 4. perform nursing procedures as assigned; 5. maintain fluid intake and output charts; 6. manage infusions, parenteral and other medications under supervision; and 7. undertake counselling of patients as necessary.

This clinical course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop more competence in medical and surgical care of patients. The students are posted to special units of the hospital such as renal/urinary, operating theatres, ear, nose and throat, eye, and gynaecological units for proper integration of theory into practice and for enhancing their patient care skills.