• Orientation Practice in Medical Nursing (SZYYW203-3012),
         01.08.2022 – 31.07.2023,  5 cr  (SAR22KMTE) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose of the course
    During the course you learn to evaluate patients' vitals and perform clinical nursing interventions and examinations.

    Competences of the course
    Clinical competence
    Patient safety and quality assurance competence
    Ethical competence in nursing
    Learning and information management competence
    Evidence based nursing and decision making competence

    Learning outcomes of the course
    You are able to apply the central clinical nursing methods, examinations and drug calculation in internal disease nursing, as well as related basic technology, taking into account patient safety and aseptics. You can justify the decisions you make based on evidence.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    You master the basic nursing interventions and the basics of pharmacotherapy. You are able to document as required by legislation.
    Course contents
    Monitoring and care of patient vital signs (ECG, monitoring, resuscitation, NIV)
    Implementation of intravenous drug and fluid therapy (peripheral cannulation, drug addition, fluid balance calculation)
    Sampling (blood sampling)
    Patient guidance and interaction skills (motivational interview, threatening patient)
    Use of various evaluation and reporting tools (NEWS, ABCDE, ISBAR) and use of medical technology (Medanets, infusion pump, injection pump)
    Safe drug calculation (dose rates, drug dilutions, preparation of infusion and drug solutions)
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    Pass
    In the practical exam you are able to apply clinical nursing methods in the care of patients with internal diseases. You can apply related basic technology taking into account patient safety and aseptics.
    You can justify the solutions you make based on evidence.
    In the written test you are able to determine doses of medication without mistakes.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Lecturer(s)

    Niilo Kuokkanen, Tuija Hakala, Janne Alenius, Tiina Oksanen, Jenni Ikola-Mäki, Paula Klemola

    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Groups
    • SAR22KMTE
    Degree Programme

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies