Orientation to Clinical Training: Nursing in Modernising Primary Health CareLaajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The student
- demonstrates mastery of key methods of assessment, planning and nursing care of a patient who is suddenly ill or has a long-term illness, at reception, on a hospital ward and at home
- is able to act safely and ethically in different phases of the care process using digital information in a versatile and creative way
- knows how to act as a nursing expert in holistic patient care in different nursing environments, utilising technologies and digital services
- knows how to self-evaluate and reflect on his/her own activities and in relation to others

Content

Planning, implementing, and assessing nursing care of a patient with a sudden or long-term illness at reception, on a hospital ward and at home using digital data

Prerequisites

At the beginning of the elective vocational studies, the student must have completed 135 credits. These should include the theoretical studies and orientation to practical training of the area which the student has chosen for the elective studies, as well as courses in anatomy and physiology. The required areas are medical and surgical nursing, mental health and substance abuse nursing, gerontological nursing and nursing in outpatient clinic.

Completion of the course Nursing in Modernising Primary Health Care

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Pass
The student
- is able plan, implement and assess nursing care safely
- is working professionally and ethically

Fail
the student puts patient safety at risk