Patient Education in Nursing - Clinical Practice (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students
- can apply the theoretical and clinical competence required by the clinical practice environment to the nursing care of clients/patients
- can maintain and promote the health of clients/patients and their significant others in a client-oriented way in nursing care
- follow the ethical guidelines and principles of nursing
- work responsibly as members of work groups and work community
- can assess their professional competence and develop it further

Content

Clinical Practice in nursing environment.

Teaching methods

Clinical practice
Independent study
Reflective studies

Location and time

The practice is on weeks 12-18.
5 weeks will be done at the clinical environment and
one week is independent study (reflektion assignment)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material in theory of nursing of children and adolescents.
Possible litterature provided by the unit.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

The practice is possible to complete as paid work acting a nurse.

Internship and working life connections

Clinical practice.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

N / A

International connections

International Exchange is possible and recommended.

Student workload

Clinical practice: 5 week = 7,5 cr.
An assignment 1 cr.
Reflective studies after the practice 1,5.

Content scheduling

Practice on weeks 12-18.

Further information for students

Contact teacher: Anne Tammivuori
Tutor teachers: Riikka Kukonlehto & Anne Tammivuori.
Co-ordinator in pediatric placements: anne.tammivuori@metropolia.fi and anna.linna@metropolia.fi.

Assessment methods and criteria

Information before the practice pass / fail
Practice pass / fail
Assignment pass / fail
Reflective studies after the practice pass / fail

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