Nephrology Nursing

Course Code:

ΝΟΣ0506.2

Semester:

5th Semester

Specialization Category:

Specialized - Elective Mandatory ( ΜΕ )

Course Hours:

Theory 2

ECTS:

2



Course Tutors

Gerogianni Georgia

 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Written final exam, which includes:

      • Multiple choice test
      • Open ended questions with brief answers
      • Critical thinking questions

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course students should be able to:

  • Evaluate the clinical symptoms of Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Renal Failure.
  • Be able to evaluate laboratory findings in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Renal Failure.
  • Know about the patient’s preparation for integration into renal replacement therapy.
  • Know about methods of renal replacement therapy.
  • Recognize the complications of renal replacement therapy.
  • Know about the basic principles of hemodialysis and water treatment systems.
  • Plan the hemodialysis program.
  • Know about the patient’s pre-transplant examination.
  • Assess the patient’s needs after a kidney transplant.
  • Educate the patient and the family.

 

GENERAL COMPETENCES

  • General skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptation to new situations
  • Respect for diversity and multiculturalism
  • Promotion of free, creative and promotional thinking
  • Work in an international environment
  • Decision making

 

Course Outline

 

SYLLABUS

  • Kidney anatomy and physiology
  • Laboratory and Clinical Approach to Renal Diseases.
  • Nursing care of patients with acute renal failure.
  • Nursing care of patients with chronic renal failure.
  • Basic principles of hemodialysis, techniques, vascular access.
  • Nursing care of dialysis patients – management of complications.
  • Nursing care of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
  • Nursing care of patients undergoing kidney transplantation.
  • Nursing care of children and adolescents with chronic renal failure.
  • Diet in chronic kidney disease.
  • Management of anemia in chronic kidney disease.
  • Psychological status and quality of life of patients undergoing renal dialysis.
  • Infection control in the dialysis unit.
  • Community Nursing in Nephrology care.