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Orientation to Clinical Training: Paediatric NursingLaajuus (1 cr)

Code: 7Q00FA17

Credits

1 op

Objectives

The student
- is able to interact professionally with both child and family
- is able to observe and evaluate the child's basic vital signs and general condition
- is able to safely implement medication and fluid therapy for children
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in paediatric nursing
- masters the basic resuscitation of a child
- knows how to act as part of a care team.

Content

- interaction with a child and a family
- observation of the vital signs of a child
- the most common examinations and care procedures for a sick child
- administration of medication and fluid therapy in paediatric nursing
- guidance for the child and the family
- CPR for children of different ages
- the nursing process for a child and a family

Prerequisites

First year studies 50 ects completed, including the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Participation in course on Paediatric Nursing.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Pass
The student
- is able to plan and implement paediatric nursing safely
- works professionally and ethically
Fail
The student
- puts patient safety at risk

Enrolment period

17.05.2021 - 31.08.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 18.12.2022

Credits

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tuuli Uusitalo
Person in charge

Anna Rinne

Groups
  • 20NURKEN

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to interact professionally with both child and family
- is able to observe and evaluate the child's basic vital signs and general condition
- is able to safely implement medication and fluid therapy for children
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in paediatric nursing
- masters the basic resuscitation of a child
- knows how to act as part of a care team.

Content (course unit)

- interaction with a child and a family
- observation of the vital signs of a child
- the most common examinations and care procedures for a sick child
- administration of medication and fluid therapy in paediatric nursing
- guidance for the child and the family
- CPR for children of different ages
- the nursing process for a child and a family

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year studies 50 ects completed, including the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Participation in course on Paediatric Nursing.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student
- is able to plan and implement paediatric nursing safely
- works professionally and ethically
Fail
The student
- puts patient safety at risk

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Independent preparatory tasks (flipped learning), practice classes, demonstrations, simulations

Student workload

27 hours: including mandatory Orientation 9 August 2022 , preparatory tasks, workshop before simulation, simulation.

Content scheduling

part 1: Skills workshop
part 2 Skills workshop and simulation

Further information

in Skills and Simulation Center, Arvo-building, so scrubs needed. Everyone must be prepared to demonstrate all following skills: suctioning upper airways, and via tracheostomy, CPR of an infant and a child, taking measurements ( weight, length, head circumference), swaddling, administering oxygen/ inhalations/ IV infusions, insertion of an NG-tube, Insertion of an IV cannula, collecting urine samples.

Enrolment period

10.12.2021 - 03.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 13.03.2022

Credits

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Anna Rinne
  • Tuuli Uusitalo
Person in charge

Anna Rinne

Groups
  • 20NURSE

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to interact professionally with both child and family
- is able to observe and evaluate the child's basic vital signs and general condition
- is able to safely implement medication and fluid therapy for children
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge in paediatric nursing
- masters the basic resuscitation of a child
- knows how to act as part of a care team.

Content (course unit)

- interaction with a child and a family
- observation of the vital signs of a child
- the most common examinations and care procedures for a sick child
- administration of medication and fluid therapy in paediatric nursing
- guidance for the child and the family
- CPR for children of different ages
- the nursing process for a child and a family

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year studies 50 ects completed, including the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Participation in course on Paediatric Nursing.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student
- is able to plan and implement paediatric nursing safely
- works professionally and ethically
Fail
The student
- puts patient safety at risk

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Independent preparatory tasks (flipped learning), practice classes, demonstrations, simulations

Student workload

27 hours: including mandatory Orientation 5 January 2022 , preparatory tasks, workshop before simulation, simulation.

Content scheduling

workshop before simulation, simulation
part 1: workshop
part 2 simulation

Further information

in Skills and Simulation Center, Arvo-building, so scrubs needed. Everyone must be prepared to demonstrate all following skills: suctioning upper airways, and via tracheostomy, CPR of an infant and a child, taking measurements ( weight, length, head circumference), swaddling, administering oxygen/ inhalations/ IV infusions, insertion of an NG-tube, Insertion of an IV cannula, collecting urine samples.