Decision-making and Reporting in NursingLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students understand the use of various perspectives and methods in evidence-based decision-making. They know how to use diverse data collection methods as a basis for their decision-making. Students can justify and evaluate the decisions they make based on evidence. They understand the phases of the rational decision-making process in nursing. Students comprehend the significance of their nursing expertise to the client-centred, multiprofessional decision-making. They are able to report verbally and in writing by utilising information and communication technology.

Content

Different perspectives to decision-making
Various decision-making theories
Decision-making process and nature of decision-making in nursing
Documenting care and verbal reporting
Information and communication technology as a means of decision-making and documentation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory:
Students identify and know the concepts, approaches and methods related to evidence-based decision-making, documentation and reporting and know how to apply them to nursing.
Students are aware of the significance of legislation, multiprofessionalism and ethical principles to nursing.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good:
Students are able to use the concepts, approaches and methods related to evidence-based decision-making, documentation and reporting as well as apply them to nursing justifying their use.
Students understand the significance of legislation, multiprofessionalism and ethical principles to nursing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Good:
Students are able to use the concepts, approaches and methods related to evidence-based decision-making, documentation and reporting as well as apply them to nursing justifying their use.
Students understand the significance of legislation, multiprofessionalism and ethical principles to nursing.

Further information

Teaching is integrated with studies in Medical Nursing.