Simulation 1 (1 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- is able to examine the patient according to the ABCDE protocol
- is able to inform the patient about the situation using the ISBAR method
- is able to act in emergencies with patients of different ages
- knows the basics of safe medication and fluid therapy
- is able to act with patient safety in mind

Content (course unit)

- vital organ functions in patients of different ages
- action in acute situations
- CPR
- teamwork skills
- medication and fluid therapy in patients of different ages
- patient safety expertise

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the for the courses according to the simulation before the simulation.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The Student
- works actively in simulation in different roles
- is able to act in emergencies
- identify situations that threaten the patient's condition
- is able to find out the key issues about the patient's current situation
- is able to inform the patient about the condition and changes in the condition

Fail
The Student
- does not actively participate in simulations
- Emergency response endangers the patient's life
- does not recognize life-threatening situations in the patient's condition
- acts improperly in the situation
- cannot inform about issues related to the patient's condition.

Location and time

Mandatory Orientation 25.9.20204
Simulation 1 will be arranged as a one-day workshop in collaboration with other nursing groups. Requires attending the whole day physically in Skills Center.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on active attendance, completing the given assighments in the workshops and completing the given and required pretasks.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Workshop and simulation.

Learning materials

A student can revise all previous courses materials, espcially Basics of Clinical Nursing, Intravenous Fluid Therapy, Medical and Surgical Nursing.

Student workload

one full day workshop, preparation before the workshop. 1 ects credit is 27 hours of student work

Completion alternatives

none

Practical training and working life cooperation

Clinical practices in Skillls Center with fellow students

Further information

All sessions are mandatory for everyone throughout the workshops and simulations.