Clinical training in acute nursing (6cr)

Objective

Purpose
After completing this course, you will be able to safely treat an acute patient at different stages of the care path.

Nursing competences
Ethical competence in nursing
Patient safety and quality assurance competence
Clinical competence

Learning outcomes
You can plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for an acutely ill patient.
You can interpret vital signs and test results under supervision.
You can evaluate your actions based on ethical principles in nursing care.
You can document following laws and requirements.
You can identify the most common adverse events and incidents risking patient safety.
You know how to use the most common medical devices.
You are able to work as a part of a multi-professional team.

Content

Clinical training in units in accordance with the above acute nursing objectives.

Qualifications

Acute and perioperative nursing theory (PBL assigments and exam)
Orientation practice exam
Drug calculation
Pharmacology C
Medical studies (anesthesiology, surgery)
Acute and perioperative nursing related Finnish language

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You recognize when a patient needs acute care and identify their needs.
You assess the patient’s condition and make decisions.
You give essential nursing care in an acute situation, ensuring patient safety.
You monitor the patient and carry out nursing interventions.
You document patient care correctly.
Your Finnish language skills improve during clinical training.