• Basics of Nursing (SZYY2015-3006),
         04.01.2021 – 06.06.2021,  2 cr  (ZJA21KSSHMJ) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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
    Course contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    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 - grade 3 and 4
    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 - grade 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
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Osallistavat luennot
    Ennakkotehtävät
    Orientoiva harjoittelu (not translated)

    Lecturer(s)

    Hannele Tyrväinen

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Rautava-Nurmi, H., Westergård, A., Henttonen T.,Ojala, M. Vuorinen, S. 2018. Hoitotyön taidot ja toiminnot. Sanoma Pro Oy (soveltuvin osin). (not translated)

    Lecturer(s)

    Jaana Perttunen, Hannele Tyrväinen

    Timing

    04.01.2021 - 06.06.2021

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Luennot 8h
    Orientoiva harjoittelu 4 t
    Itsenäinen työskentely 42h (not translated)

    Groups
    • ZJA21KSSHMJ
    Assessment methods

    Open Studies 30

    Degree Programme

    Degree Programme in Midwifery, Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    1 cr

    Credits
    • 2 cr
    Unit

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