Basics of Nursing (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this unit you will learn to identify the patient's needs and respond to them through nursing.

Learning competences
Ethical nursing competence
Evidence-based practice and decision-making skills
Clinical competence
Health promotion skills

Learning outcomes
You recognize the basic needs of a patient/ client and know the nursing methods in response to the needs in a safe manner.
You know the basic principles of ergonomics and asepsis.
You know the basics of a professional encounter.
You know the basics of first aid

Content

Asceptics in Nursing care (Fundamentals of Infection Prevention and Control, Hand Hygiene and Aseptic Procedures)
Assisting patients with personal hygiene
Monitoring of vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, breathing, temperature, pain and consciousness)
Ensuring voiding and elimination
Taking care of nutrition and fluid balance (assisting with meals, putting in a nasogastric tube)
Basic laboratory samples (haemoglobin, blood sugar, urine, throat swab)
Injections in pharmacotherapy (subcutaneous and intramuscular)
Monitoring and maintaining skin health and prevention of pressure ulcers
Ethical principles of nursing as part of professional encounters
Principles of Emergency First Aid
Ergonomics and patient manual handling

Materials

Rautava-Nurmi, H., Westergård, A., Henttonen T.,Ojala, M. Vuorinen, S. 2018. Hoitotyön taidot ja toiminnot. Sanoma Pro Oy (soveltuvin osin).

Teaching methods

Osallistavat luennot
Ennakkotehtävät
Orientoiva harjoittelu

Student workload

Luennot 8h
Orientoiva harjoittelu 4 t
Itsenäinen työskentely 42h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You recognize the patient's basic needs and know how to respond to nursing care in a safe manner. You know the principles of ergonomics, and you understand the basic principles of asepsis as part of nursing. You know the basics of a professional encounter. you know how to act in first aid situations

Satisfactory 2
You recognize the patient's basic needs and know how to respond to nursing care in a safe manner. You know the principles of ergonomics. and understand the basic principles of asepsis as part of nursing. You know the basics of a professional encounter. You know how to act in first aid situations

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You understand and respond to a patient's basic needs using nursing techniques and safety. You will understand the basic principles of ergonomics and asepsis as part of nursing. You understand the basics of a professional encounter. You know how to act in first aid situations

Very good 4
You understand the patient's basic needs and are able to respond to them using evidence-based nursing methods. You are committed to patient safety. You understand the principles of ergonomics as part of patient safety and occupational safety. You understand the basic principles of asepsis as part of nursing. You can use the basics of professional encounter. You know how to act in first aid situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You have a broad understanding of the patient's basic needs and can reasonably respond to them in a manner consistent with nursing methods and safety. You understand the principles of ergonomics and apply them to the individual ability of the patient. You understand the basic principles of asepsis as part of nursing. You will be able to apply ethical principles in nursing and understand their importance as part of a professional encounter. You know how to act in first aid situations

Further information

Open Studies 30