Professional Practice IVLaajuus (6 cr)

Objective

The students apply the methods of gerontological nursing, the promotion of health and functional ability and prevention of disabilities in the care for the elderly and nursing in a home-like setting.

Content

Gerontological Nursing
Home Care, Community nursing

Qualifications

The students master the evaluation and observation of vital functions and key assistance methods in nursing. They are able to plan, implement and evaluate the nursing of a patient/customer affected by a public health problem and implement individual and group counselling. They have knowledge related to the care of and the promotion of health and functional ability in the elderly as well as to the prevention of illnesses and disabilities. They can perform pharmaceutical calculations acceptably.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass (S): Students
Act ethically, respecting an elderly person’s autonomy and integrity
Are able to apply the principles of patient safety in the customer’s home and in home care
With a supervisor’s support and together with the customer, plan, implement and evaluate the customer's care and services, drawing on their evidence-based knowledge of gerontology and geriatrics
Are able to draw up a treatment and service plan and make entries following the documentation principles
Implement customer-oriented nursing that promotes functional ability following a treatment and service plan
Are skilled in key home care procedures and the safe use of implements