Acute Nursing PracticeLaajuus (6 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The students support and activate individuals and groups to take responsibility for the maintenance and promotion of health, resources and functional ability in acute nursing area. They test, assess and maintain vital functions and monitor the impact of treatment. They provide compliant pharmacotherapy, pain management and iv-infusion safely, and monitor the impact of medication. They learn how to manage acute situations in nursing. The students understand what kind of support the patients/clients and their family need in acute situations.They master the use of instruments in compliance with patient safety and ergonomics. They are in charge of determining the need for nursing and plan, implement and evaluate nursing for patients/clients in cooperation with their closest ones. They apply the principles of evidence-based nursing to care and follow-up.

Sisältö

Acute nursing ethics and values. Patient education in acute nursing. Acting in acute situations. Patient safety, medication, documentation. Clinical nursing skills. Monitoring vital functions. Aseptics.

Esitietovaatimukset

Degree students:
Basics of nursing competence, health promotion and nursing in common illnessess competence, operative nursing theory
Other/exchange students:
Similar studies accepted by course teacher

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Pass (S): The student has knowledge of acute nursing practice and a critical understanding of the operating principles in the field. The student has mastered the basics of caring for acute patients/customers and essential guidance and assistance methods. The student is able to comply with aseptic principles in his/her work and understands the significance of patient safety in nursing practice. The student is able to apply and assess the latest national and international multidisciplinary evidence-based information acquired by him/her in various nursing practice situations. The student is able to assess his/her competence and the knowledge acquired by him/her critically and instructively and to further improve them. The student is able to safely implement medical treatment instructions and monitor the effect of them. The student masters the use of auxiliary equipment ergonomically and ensuring patient safety. The student is able to guide and instruct customers/patients and their families in controlling their health problems.
Fail (0): The student has not mastered the basic knowledge of acute nursing practice. He/she risks or neglects customer/patient safety (e.g. aseptic techniques, confidentiality). The student avoids and/or is indifferent to the patient/customer. His/her behavior is unprofessional (language, clothing, intoxicants). The student acts irresponsibly and passively in relation to the operating principles of the training unit (e.g. observance of working times). The student exceeds his/her authority. He/she has a negative attitude to his/her learning.