Nursing of Chronic DiseasesLaajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

The student
- is able to act as an expert in nursing of chronic diseases;
- is able to act as an expert in medical-surgical nursing by using evidence based knowledge;
- knows the central principles in rehabilitative nursing of long-term medical-surgical patient.

Content

- needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in nursing of long-term medical-surgical patients
- support coping the patient and his/her family in coping with long-term health issues
- guiding the patient and the family to self-care and supporting the rehabilitation

Prerequisites

First year and middle phase studies completed, at least 135 credits, including the basic level studies in the field of the optional professional studies

Further information

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