The Basics of Public Health Nursing 1Laajuus (3 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
- work with clients by taking multiculturalism into account

Content

- principles, values and ethics of public health nursing
- family and client orientation in public health nursing
- working methods and approaches in public health nursing
- internationality and multiculturalism in public health nursing
- professional growth process

Prerequisites

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