• Clinical Decision Making in Nursing (SNZD1500-3002),
         08.01.2021 – 26.03.2021,  4 cr  (SNS18S1) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Student is able to apply critical thinking skills and make independent and evidence based decisions as a nursing professional in evaluating the client`s need for care, performing nursing duties and in guidance of follow-up care. She/he makes use of multi-professional team bearing also in mind the ethical principles of nursing. Student is able to carry out actions, that facilitate seeking the most beneficial outcomes for the health objectives of a client, family and community in their cultural context. Student encounters the client as active participant and uses suitable client-centered counseling and guidance methods. The learning outcomes are accomplished in each student’s own area of expertise. The language skills of each student affect to the selection of the area of expertise.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Student masters client-centered care, main concepts and methods in social and healthcare environment, being familiar with the aims and nursing methods that will promote client`s health and functioning. Student is able to utilize evidence based knowledge in nursing decision making. Student masters methods in clinical examination of a patient and is able to determine the need for nursing care.
    Course contents
    Evaluating the need and urgency for care and making necessary conclusions. Follow-up care, treatment and guidance. Evidence based practice in care. Prevention of diseases, evaluation of health risks. Guidance of health services, group and individual counseling. Ethical decision-making. Medication guidance and jurispurence, consultation of other professionals.
    Student masters medical calculations.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    (5)
    Student possesses deep knowledge in evidence based planning, implementation and evaluation in nursing. Student masters care-, service- and rehabilitation paths and care models as part of the rehabilitative and health promotive care. Students learning assignments indicate deep reflection, comparison and evaluation of information from diverse aspects. Student utilizes versatile references. In written assignments, the student is able to use JAMK´s written instructions.
    (4)
    Student possesses good knowledge in evidence based planning, implementation and evaluation in nursing. Student masters care-, service- and rehabilitation paths and care models as part of the rehabilitative and health promotive care. Students learning assignments indicate reflection, comparison and evaluation of information from diverse aspects. Student utilizes relevant references. In written assignments, the student is able to use JAMK´s written instructions.
    (3)
    Student possesses knowledge in evidence based planning, implementation and evaluation in nursing. Student masters care-, service- and rehabilitation paths and care models as part of the rehabilitative and health promotive care. Students learning assignments indicate reflection, comparison and evaluation of information from some aspects. Student utilizes relevant references. In written assignments, the student is able to use JAMK´s written instructions.
    (2)
    Student possesses basic knowledge in evidence based planning, implementation and evaluation in nursing. Student understands care-, service- and rehabilitation paths and care models as part of the rehabilitative and health promotive care. Students learning assignments indicate reflection, comparison and evaluation of information from few aspects. Student utilizes references. In written assignments, the student is mainly able to use JAMK´s written instructions.
    (1)
    Student possesses basic knowledge in evidence based planning, implementation and evaluation in nursing. Student understands care-, service- and rehabilitation paths and care models as part of the rehabilitative and health promotive care. Student utilizes references in assignments. In written assignments, the student is partly able to use JAMK´s written instructions.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Lectures
    Case studies,
    E-learning
    Flipped classroom
    Independent study

    Lecturer(s)

    Riikka Sinivuo

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Hotus Nursing research foundation recommendations
    NICE guidelines
    WHO Health topics and 2020 Policy
    EBM guidelines and recommendations
    National Institute for health and social services web pages (THL)
    Ministry of social affairs and health: health and social services in Finland (STM)
    Jasper, M., Rosser, M., Mooney, G.P., Koubel, G. & Elliott, l. 2013. Professional development, reflection and decision-making in nursing and health care. Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. : Wiley-Blackwell , 2013. Available as electronic publication.

    Lecturer(s)

    Tiia Luotojoki, Marina Hirjaba, Riikka Sinivuo

    Campus

    Lutakko Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Will be informed in course info.

    Timing

    08.01.2021 - 26.03.2021

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Contact teaching 40 hours
    E-learning 27 hours
    Independent study 41 hours

    Enrollment

    02.11.2020 - 30.11.2020

    Groups
    • SNS18S1
    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 4 cr
    Unit

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