The Basics of Public Health Nursing 2Laajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

Students
- use evidence based methods and take responsibility for maintaining and developing their professional knowledge
- use appropriate working methods with individuals, families, groups and communities based on the needs, economy and social responsibility
- make independent decisions and work according to plans and prioritise their work
- promote health in communities and in surroundings and reduce health differences between populations
- are able to recognise ongoing changes in the society and are ready to work actively for public health issues in the society

Content

- working methods and approaches in public health nursing
- principles of community health and environmental health
- professional growth process

Prerequisites

Clinical professional studies of the degree programme and anatomy and physiology (135 cr)