Maternity Care and Gynaecological Nursing (4op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student
- is able, under supervision, to assess the need for care, plan, implement and evaluate nursing during pregnancy and the postpartum period, gynaecological disorders, and nursing of the family and children, utilising evidence-based knowledge;
- recognises and is able to bring up matters and challenges concerning sexuality and reproductive health with the client during her life span;
- knows how to support families in the growth of parenthood and a healthy life style;
- recognises the needs of family, support networks in multidiciplinary collaboration;
- knows the basics of medication in gynaecology, pregnancy and postpartum recovery;
- recognises the most common disorders in pregnancy, and postpartum recovery, as well as the most common gynaecological diseases.

Sisältö

- women as gynaecological patients throughout their life span
- the nurse in promoting sexual health and supporting relationships and parenthood
- medication in gynaecology, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
- pregnancy and the postpartum period including related disorders and guidance, care and follow up during pregnancy and the postpartum period
- healthy lifestyle and avoidance of substance abuse during pregnancy and breast-feeding
- nursing of postpartum mothers, newborns and families
- most common gynaecological diseases

Esitietovaatimukset

30 ects of initial stage studies must be completed before entering the middle stage studies.