Simulation 2 (2cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- is able to examine the patient according to the ABCDE protocol and treat the patient in different situations
- is able to inform the patient about the situation using the ISBAR method
- is able to act in emergencies with patients of different ages
- is able to work as a member of a team and lead activities
- masters the main treatment-related measures in his / her specialty
- understand the cause-and-effect relationships due to changes in the patient's condition
- is able to guide the client and his / her relatives in matters related to care
- is able to make treatment-related decisions

Content (course unit)

- action in acute situations
- CPR
- teamwork skills
- medication and fluid therapy in patients of different ages
- patient safety expertise
- guidance skills
- decision-making skills

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in course on Supervised Clinical Training: Simulation 1 and semesters 1 to 5 .
Simulations are taking place at the end of the studies.

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
- is able to carry out drug treatment safely
- has acquainted with the simulation material in advance and is able to act on the basis of evidence
- has passed the sections of the course

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
- does not know how to act consistently in simulations
- has not passed the ylesh test
- has not performed resuscitation evidence

Location and time

Spring 2026 in Taitokeskus and Tamk Kuntokatu campus

Exam schedules

National Core Competence exam during spring 2026.
- nursing theory
-medical calculations

Retakes according to schedule and instructions (given in Moodle course)

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Simulation practices (medical surgical nursing) in small groups (mandatory participation on campus)
Practices in Sote Virtual Lab, digital competences in nursing
National Core Competence Exam

Learning materials

It is the student's responsibility to review previous course material to ensure they have the necessary knowledge of advanced internal medicine surgical diseases, symptoms, procedures, and overall patient care.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits is 54 hours of students work
simulation practice days
Sote virtual lab practices
Independent study
Preparing for National Core Competence Exam

Content scheduling

National Core Competence Exam
Simulations:
Emergency care and CPR simulations
Medical-surgical nursing simulations
Digital health care practices in Sote Virtual Lab

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

These practices are closely connected to clinical nursing practice and collaboration with working life.

International connections

Available for international exchange students, however, the study language is mostly Finnish

Further information

Study carefully course Simulation 2 goals and contents before the study days, e.g.
ABCDE protocol
ISBAR reporting
emergency resuscitation (CPR)
medical-surgical nursing care
team work, patient's guidance, decision making, patient safety