MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CLINICAL NURSING EXPERTISE: Clinical Nursing Expertise, Care of Acute Illnesses
Code: 13YKLIAS
- Degree title
- Master of Health Care
- Credits
- 90 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (90 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2013
Description
Qualification: Master of Health Care
Extent and duration: 90 ECTS, 1.5 years
Language: Finnish
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Kuntokatu 3
33520 Tampere
Education coordinator:
Head of Degree Programme Sari Mettiäinen
Principal Lecturer Marjo Räsänen / Nina Kilkku
ELIGIBILITY
see www.tamk.fi (application and periods of application)
TEACHING METHODS
Multifaceted teaching methods are used: lectures, independent study, virtual studies, project studies and a Master's thesis
Adults: Social Services, Health and Sports
COMPETENCES DEVELOPED
The focus of the degree programme is on evidence based nursing in the care of acute illnesses or mental health and substance abuse work. The degree programme gives qualifications and competence to develop nursing in acute illnesses or in mental health and substance abuse work as well as in clinical practice in different environments. In addition the students gain the Master’s level clinical nursing expertise in these fields.
After the graduation students are qualified to apply for vocational teacher’s education or other public positions, where Master’s level education is required. The degree is comparable with equivalent degrees in other EU countries (EQF, level 7).
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
The degree programme gives qualifications to work as clinical experts or developers in acute illness nursing or in mental health and substance abuse work.
BASIC VALUES OF EDUCATION
The values of the education are based on the values mentioned in TAMK’s strategy:
A sense of community, respect for the individual and individual differences, sustainable development, appreciation of expertise and entrepreneurship.
IMPLEMENTATION
Multifaceted teaching methods are used, including two days of contact teaching monthly.
The studies of mental health and substance abuse work are arranged in co-operation with three other Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences. These studies include also intensive days in Jyväskylä, Tampere, Oulu and Turku.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES
Advanced professional studies 55 cr
Optional studies 5 cr
Master’s Thesis 30 cr
Total 90 cr
Description
The focus of the degree programme is on evidence based nursing in acute illnesses. The degree programme gives qualifications and competence to develop nursing in acute illnesses in different environments. In addition the students gain the Master’s level clinical nursing expertise in these areas of care.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | Autumn 2013 | Spring 2014 | Autumn 2014 | 1. / 2013 | 2. / 2013 | 3. / 2014 | 4. / 2014 | 1. / 2014 | 2. / 2014 |
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| 13YKLIAS-1000 |
Professional Studies
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55 | |||||||||||
| 13YKLIAS-1002 |
Master’s Degree Program in Clinical Nursing Expertise, Care of Acute Illnesses
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40 | |||||||||||
| 7L00CA89 | Professional Growth into Clinical Expertise | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CA90 | Foundations of Evidence Based Nursing in Clinical Practice | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CA91 | The Quality and Effectiveness of Evidence Based Nursing in Clinical Practice | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CA92 | Expertise in Nursing of Acute Illnesses, part 1 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
| 7L00CA93 | Expertise in Nursing Care of Acute Illnesses, part 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CA94 | Medical Competence in Nursing of Acute Illnesses | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CA95 | Pharmacology and Medicines Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 13YKLIAS-1004 |
Research and Development
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15 | |||||||||||
| 7L00CB03 | Research Process and Methods | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CB04 | Bases of Project And Research Competence | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CB05 | Management of Clinical Expert Teams | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 13YKLIAS-1006 |
Thesis
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30 | |||||||||||
| 7L00CB06 | Information Search and Seminar 1 (Planning) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CB07 | Seminar 2 (Implementation) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CB08 | Independent Work 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 7L00CB09 | Independent Work 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||
| 7L00CB10 | Scientific Writing and Seminar 3 (Presentation) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |||||||
| 13YKLIAS-1005 |
Optional Studies
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5 | |||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 63 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 22 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 11 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Degree Certificate - Master's Degree (EQF 7)
Structuring for Degree Certificate for Master's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).