Basics of nursing (30cr)

Content

Type of course:
Compulsory

Level of course:
Professional studies

Objective of course:
Students view nursing as a profession and are able to use the professional skills and proficiency necessary to work with clients from different age groups. Students apply nursing research as well as other supportive sciences in their studies. Students use empirical, ethical and aesthetic information. During the course the students become aware of the functions of both healthy and ill patients. They acquire the basic knowledge and skills necessary to promote the health and wellbeing of any given patient. Students learn how to perform routine medical examinations concerning the vital functions and also learn when to refer the client/patient elsewhere. Students know the responsibility taken by the nurse for the patient's medical treatment, and they are able to dispense medication. The students have the measure of the knowledge and skills needed for sound decision-making. They gain competence in observation skills, in the collection of information, in documentation and in analysis and interpretation of information. During the course students gain experience in using the nursing process. In the course of their studies students become aware of the importance of nursing values and the cooperative relationship between the nurse and client/patient. Students monitor their learning process and have the measure of developing themselves in their profession and professional growth. Students are capable of adapting their knowledge in nursing during their supervised clinical training.

Course contents
G225A-9 Orientation to nursing profession 2 cr
G225B-9 Basic care 6 cr
G225C-9 Clinical skills 6 cr
G225D-9 Holistic view 2 cr
G225E-9 Medication administration 3 cr
G225F-9 Medical calculation 1 cr
G225G-9 Supervised orientation studies 3 cr
G225H-9 Supervised clinical training 8 cr

Teaching methods
Lectures
Independent studies
Pair work, group work
Written assignments
Presentations
Demonstrations
Practice of nursing skills
Reflective diary
Virtual teaching

Assessment methods
Written, graded examinations
Approved practical examinations
Approved clinical training

Prerequisites
None

Required reading:
Susan C. deWit: Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing. Latest edition.
Downie-Mackenzie-Williams: Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nurses. Latest edition
Gatford - Phillips: Nursing Calculation. Latest edi-tion.
Graham Rumbold: Ethics in Nursing Practice. Lat-est edition
Pearson - Vaughan - Fitzgerald: Nursing Models for Practice. Latest edition.
British Red Cross: First Aid Manual. Latest edition.
Suzanne C. Smeltzer - Brenda G. Bare: Brunner - Suddarth's Medical- Surgical Nursing. Latest edition.

Name of lecturers:
Ms K. And, Ms P. Salokangas, Ms R. Kokko, Ms P. Sokka, Ms M. Tuorila-Rinne

Year of study:
First academic year

Semester:
Autumn and spring

Language of instruction:
English