Nursing of Critically Ill Patients and Working with the Disabled (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students
- can implement palliative nursing in the care of terminally ill patients as well as support both the patient and significant others
- understand the phases in the care process of cancer patients and the special needs related to them
- can support the functional capacity and participation of the mentally disabled and injured clients and patients
- are able to recognize and evaluate their own actions and practices critically in the nursing of critically ill patients
- are proficient in the basic health technology required in the nursing of critically ill patients
- can act in accordance with the ethical guidelines of nursing as well as evaluate their realization in nursing

Content

Nursing process of terminally ill patients
Nursing of dying patients and social support of significant others
Evaluation of family situation and multiprofessional cooperation
Special features of nursing of disabled patients and special features of rehabilitation
Oncological nursing and common types of cancer
Recognizing and dealing with ethical problems in the nursing of critically ill patients
Health technology

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Compulsory expert lectures and study visits - You need to write the reflective diary.
Cooperative learning, Small group work
Guided assignment
Online cources
Clinical Laboratory teaching and simulation
Independent studies

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kaski M. (toim.), Manninen A. & Pihko H. 2012. Kehitysvammaisuus. Sanoma Pro Oy. 6., uudistettu painos.
Arvio M. & Aaltonen S. 2012. Kehitysvammainen potilaana. Duodecim.
Pihko H, Haataja L & Rantala H. 2014. Lastenneurologia. Duodecim. 1. painos.
Mäki T. 2013.Asiakkaan arvokaskohtaaminen “kehitysvammainen”. 17.3.2013: Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntA8qtO2Gl0
Mäki T. Asiakkaan arvokas kohtaaminen “kehitysvammainen TK:ssa” 17.6.2013:
Aaltonen M, Saarto T, Hänninen J, Antikainen R & Vainio A. 2015. Palliatiivinen hoito. Duodecim, 3., uudistettu painos.
Surkka T, Mattila K-P, Åstedt-Kurki P, Kylmä J & Kaunonen M. 2015. Palliatiivinen hoitotyö; parantumattomasti sairas ja hänen perheensä. Fioca.
Hänninen J, Vainio A, Antikainen R, Ripatti T, Schmidt H & Saarto T. 2018. Palliatiivisen hoidon hyvät käytännöt. Duodecim. 1. painos.
Terveyskylä-palliatiivinen talo: https://www.terveyskyla.fi/palliatiivinentalo
Poussu-Olli H & Keto L. 1999. Näkövammaisuus. Perustietoanäkövammaisuudesta, näkövammaistenopetuksestajakoulutuksesta. Turku: Turun Yliopisto.
Malm M, Meteor M, Repo M &Talvela E-L. 2004. Esteistä mahdollisuuksiin: Vammaistyön perusteet. WSOY: Sanoma Pro.
Saari K.M. (toim.). 2011. Silmätautioppi. Helsinki: Kandidaattikustannus.
Jauhiainen T (toim.). 2008. Audiologia. Helsinki: Duodecim.
Stack J & Teräsvirta L. 2009. Melu. Helsinki: Työterveyslaitos.
WellmanE. 2017. Eri kulttuurien tuntemus hoitotyössä. Kirjaksi.net, Jyväskylä

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam 9.4.2021

Retake can be tried twice on pre-scheduled times. In case of failing both retakes the course has to be repeated. Elevating grade can be tried once in next possible retake. Enrollment to retake is always done with the name of teacher responsible for the course. Instructions how to enroll for retake are found in Oma.

Retake 1 SU202105 (Teacher responsible Anne Vähänen)
Retake 2 SU202106 (Teacher responsible Katri Kiiski)

Drug-calculations exams: information during the orientation lecture

International connections

N/A

Student workload

42 hours contact teaching
93 hours autonomous studie

Content scheduling

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

Further information for students

It is the responsibility of a single student, being absent from either orientation or other classes, to find out about the contents missed from fellow students

Theory classes involving assignments are of compulsory attendance

Clinical laboratory /Simulation teaching are of compulsory attendance and students are required to wear appropriate protective uniforms. Instructions given in asepsis lectures are to be obeyed during practises

The contents, assignments and evaluation in the course support the student achieveing competence required in core competencies of National final nursing exam (YleSH180op)

NOTE! Course related drug calculations and clinical labs/simulation has to be accepted prior to Development of Expertise in Nursing - Clinical Practice.

AHOT: partial AHOT decision has to be received before participating the course. Student will enroll on the course and participate in Orientation. Partial AHOT has to be presented to the course teacher before Orientation, when it is agreed how student will accomplish the required parts of the course

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment methods and criteria
Exam H-5
Pain management group assignment 0-5
Drug-calculation (pass-fail)
Online courses and independent single/group assignments (100%)
Clinical laboratory teaching (100% attendance)
Simulation (100% attendance)

Evaluation scale

0-5

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