The Basic Practice of Clinical Nursing 1 (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Student
- knows the principles of professional interaction and encounter in nursing
- recognises changes in a patient's condition using key assessment methods
- knows the main methods of nursing assistance
- is able to ensure patient and work safety in nursing care
- can implement the nursing process and record and report.

Content

Interaction and encounter in nursing
Nursing assistance methods in the following areas
Ergonomics and functional capacity
Excretion
End-of-life care
Basic vital functions
Cleanliness and skin care
Nutrition
Standard precautions in healthcare
Nursing process
Documentation and reporting of care

Prerequisites

N/A

Teaching methods

Teaching methods:

Flipped learning

Independent study and online courses

Case study work with evidence-based nursing solutions

Clinical laboratory teaching

Exam

Location and time

Studying independently in Moodle. Contact teaching in Myllypuro campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials provided by teachers

All assignments and materials are under Copyright Act (404/61) and a teacher has the copyright. Assignments and materials are not allowed to be distributed or used in any other way. Distributing materials are only allowed if the teacher grants the permit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam in xx-xx

Re-exam may be attempted twice on announced re-exam dates, failure in will lead to re-studying the entire course.



Re-exams:

International connections

Student can complete the course with an English-speaking group

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h, total number of hours is 135 h

Total number of hours on course is 135 h, of which contact teaching 28 hours and independent study 107 hours

Content scheduling

More information on the progress of the course and course materials are presented in the orientation.

Further information for students

By attending Orientation student confirms his/her place on this course and it is compulsory. If a student is ill and therefore, he/she can confirm the place on the course by informing the teacher beforehand.

Clinical laboratory teaching is compulsory and students are required to wear appropriate protective uniforms. Instructions given in standard precautions lectures are to be obeyed during practices.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 0-5
Online courses and independent study (100%)
Clinical laboratory teaching (100% attendance)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- Can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities
- Possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles
- Is able to assess their own strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- Can use evidence-based knowledge to plan their professional activities
- Can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner
- Can use professional ethical principles in their professional activities, taking into account safety aspects
- Is able to interact with consideration for diversity
- Recognises their own strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- Applies a wide range of professional knowledge based on evidence
- Can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner and assess the consequences of their actions
- Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles, taking into account safety aspects
- Is able to interact with respect for diversity
- Recognises their own strengths and development needs and is able to develop their professional activities

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS
Student
- Can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities
- Possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles
- Is able to assess their own strengths and development needs

FAIL
Student
- Cannot adequately search for information and cannot use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional ac-tivities
- Does not have sufficient knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Cannot act in a client/patient-oriented manner and cannot take into account safety issues and ethical principles