Department of Surgical Nursing

Message from Department Head

Welcome to the Department of Surgical Nursing!

Surgical nursing is a specialty area concerned with the care of patients with surgical disorders in a broad range of settings, and they are the backbone of the surgical team. So far, Surgical Nursing has a specialty truck at the MSc level. Due to the increment of the demand for quality care in society, increasing surgical cases and complications, and the advancement of technology, producing Surgical Nurses become compulsory. These specialty programs will have a paramount effect in reducing the nurse’s workload, rotation, and high staff turnover. So, the healthcare delivery system will also have a tremendous change. On top of this, it will bring quality health services to society by using the state of the art technologies and by applying evidence-based practices. Surgical nurses work in a dynamic and challenging environment, taking a pivotal role in life-saving surgical procedures and the surrounding care. They will be engaged in perioperative nursing care. Therefore, licensed surgical nurses will work in different settings, including inpatient clinics, emergency departments, outpatient surgical patients, home health care, and ambulatory surgical care. They will also be engaged in research activities and contribute to policy-making, advocating, and managing.

Our dedicated young staff members are highly experienced and passionate about their respective areas of expertise. They are committed to providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment where you can engage in critical thinking, meaningful discussions, and hands-on experience. Alongside classroom instruction, we encourage students to actively participate in skill lab demonstrations, hospital attachments, research projects, community engagement initiatives, and fieldwork to gain practical insights into the field.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in academia, research, nursing care, or any other field related to Surgical Nursing, our department is dedicated to helping you achieve your goal.

Once again, welcome to the Department of Surgical Nursing at Wachemo University. We look forward to embarking on this exciting educational journey with you!

Sincerely