Workshop on reviewing nursing procedures in surgical clinic

Abstract

Experience report that aimed to share the experience of teachers in organizing and conducting a workshop for review of nursing procedures geared to the patient in surgical condition. Workshop was attended by 35 students and 7 teachers. Six review stations were organized and the students were divided into six groups. The time at each station was timed and academics made rotated among them. The themes of the stations were oxygen therapy and suction of secretions; nasogastric probing; indwelling catheter and relief; withdrawal points and dressings; parenteral nutrition and peripheral venipuncture. With a focus on the patient in surgical condition, the students were encouraged to reflect, discuss and report on previous experiences on the revised nursing procedures, allowing the active participation and updating of knowledge.