Professional Practice IVLaajuus (15 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The students support and activate individuals and groups to take responsibility for the maintenance and promotion of health, resources and functional ability. They test, assess and maintain vital functions and monitor the impact of treatment. They provide compliant pharmacotherapy, pain management and drip infusion safely, and monitor the impact of medication. 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. They are able to evaluate current practices and create new operating models for the planning and recording of care together with the team.

Sisältö

Common to all students:
Laboratory instruction 1.5 cr
Assignments and practical exam 1.5 cr
Nursing students:
Surgical nursing 6 cr, perioperative nursing / outpatient care 6 cr
Midwife students:
Gynaecological nursing 4.5 cr, perioperative nursing 1.5 cr, outpatient care practice 6 cr
Public health nurse students:
Surgical nursing 6 cr, outpatient care 6 cr

Esitietovaatimukset

Basics of nursing, health promotion and nursing in common illnessess, operative nursing

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Pass (S): The student has knowledge of surgical, perioperative or outpatients nursing practice and a critical understanding of the operating principles in the field. The student has mastered the basics of caring for surgical 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, palliative care and rehydration therapy in observance of treatment instructions and monitors the effects of medical treatment. 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 surgical 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 behaviour 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.