Development of Nursing Expertise (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will deepen their know-how on health technology, guidance, ethical value base and expertise.

Students can evaluate their development according to evidence-based practices.

Students are future-oriented and ready to develop client-oriented nursing.

Content

• Challenges of health technology and the future in nursing
• Evidence-based nursing
• The ethical value base of nursing
• The expertise of a nurse
• The support of empowerment in patient guidance

Location and time

The lectures will be held in Myllypuro campus during the 3rd period.

Materials

Articles and materials provided by lecturer and materials acquired by students.

Teaching methods

Flipped learning
Theory lessons (including specialist lectures)
Independent study
Web-based learning
Group work
Peer assessment
Simulations
Medication calculation exam

International connections

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Completion alternatives

The course can't be recognized with prior learning, since it is part of the deepening studies of nursing degree.

Student workload

Study module is 5 ECTS
1 ECTS = 27 hours of student's work (total 5 x 27 hrs= 135 hrs)

Content scheduling

3rd period.

Further information

Criteria for participating the course are: basic studies (theory and practice) need to be accepted. Minimum 180 ects completed.

Participation in orientation, theory classes and simulation is obligatory. If a student is absent they have to talk about compensation of absence.

Medication calculation exam:
1st re-take:
2nd re-take:

Students must confirm their attendance for a course implementation by being present when tuition begins or in another manner agreed with the lecturer; for example, by returning the first course assignment. Students who are unable to attend the first teaching session due to illness may also confirm their attendance by informing the lecturer of this in advance.

Tuition is in Finnish. Simulations held in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluating competences evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student
- can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
- is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession
- has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
- can work in a client-oriented way
- solves professional tasks and problems
- works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
- displays competence benefitting groups or projects
- is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass / fail.
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria expert is used.

Implementation parts
Medication calculation exam
Expert lectures
MOOC- web-based course
Barnahus web-based course and assignment
Pre-assignments and simulations
Attendance in theory classes and pre-lecture assignments