Gerontological nursing (10cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course:
Professional studies

Objective of course:
Students become aware of future challenges connected with safeguarding the wellbeing of the ageing population. Students are able to use their skills in encountering and assisting the elderly and their next-of-kin during the physical, psychological and social aging process. Students are capable of working in a multiprofessional team in different health care settings for senior citizens. Students are capable of adapting their theoretical knowledge in elderly care, gerontology, geriatrics and pharmacology during their supervised clinical training.

Course contents
G223A-8 Gerontological nursing, 3 cr
Gerontology
Physical aspects of ageing;
Psychosocial aspects of ageing; page
Environmental aspects of ageing
Pharmacologic aspects of ageing
Geriatrics
Common health problems in older adults; impaired mobility, dizziness
Urinary incontinence, UTI
Depression
Dementias; Alzheimer's disease, Vascular demen-tia, Lewy's bodies dementia, frontal lobe dementia;
Osteoporosis
Susceptibility to infections; Pneumonia
Diabetes
Parkinson's disease
Elderly care
Nutrition
Oral care
Skin care
Abuse; physical, psychological, financial
Alcoholism
Sexuality and ageing
Mobility
Accidents, falls; prevention
Organizations in elderly care
Social welfare

G223B-8 Supervised clinical training, 5 cr
Goals for clinical training / Professional competencies
Ethical competence
Students recognize the older adult's right to self-determination. They recognize their professional abilities, responsibilities, and limitations.
Students act as an advocate in situations where an individual may be vulnerable
Competence in health promotion
Students recognize and act upon opportunities to promote the health and well-being of the older adult and their relatives.
Clinical competence
Students demonstrate problem-solving and decision making skills. They demonstrate sound knowledge and skills in prevention of infections, and problems related to ageing. They demonstrate flexibility in co-operation with the multiprofessional group. Students demonstrate co-ordination of holistic care of the older adults. Students demonstrate professional growth and they are able to reflect by using their previous experiences and knowledge.

Teaching methods:
Lectures
Presentations
Study visits
Supervised clinical training

Assessment methods:
Written examinations
Reflective diary
Approved clinical training

Prerequisites:
G225-5, G212-5 and G217-5 must be completed

Required reading
Suzanne C. Smeltzer - Brenda G. Bare: Brunner - Suddarth's Medical-Surgical Nursing. Latest edi-tion.
Susan C.deWitt: Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing. Latest edition.

Name of lecturers:
Ms K .And, Ms R. Kokko

Year of study:
Second year

Semester:
Spring

Language of instruction:
English