Nursing at Home, on the Ward, in Practice and Remotely 2Laajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

The student
- deepens the knowledge of different diseases and symptoms they cause to the patient and the nursing processes related to them;
- deepens his/her understanding of illnesses, illness as experienced and cultural and societal phenomena;
- is able to evaluate the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) and assess nursing interventions according to the decision making process;
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate patient care in different environments by utilizing evidence-based knowledge;
- knows the digital services and is able to guide the patient in their use;
- is able to meet the patient and family, guiding and educating them in the treatment and health improvement.

Content

- nursing of acute and chronic diseases in primary health care
- pharmacological treatment used with patients suffering chronic diseases
- nursing substance abuse patients
- nursing competence in changing work environments and service processes
- collaborative relationships and primary nursing
- motivating working procedures
- nursing at home
- documentation and its utilization in health

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