Specific Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

The course will be realized 100 % online.

Webinar 28.3.2023 klo 9-12 mandatory participation
Webinar 11.4.2023 klo 9-12 mandatory participation
Webinar 25.4.2023 klo 9-12 mandatory participation
Webinar 9.5.2023 klo 9-12 mandatory participation

Objective

The purpose of the course is to strengthen the student's knowledge base in the area of ​​clinical nursing he or she has individually chosen and to deepen the use of a research and development approach in the chosen area of ​​expertise.

Course competencies
Clinical expertise
Entrepreneurship, innovation and work community skills

Competence objectives
You will be able to evaluate the impact, usefulness and appropriateness of the methods used in your chosen area of ​​clinical nursing, as well as the results of patient care.
You will be able to produce new information belonging to your field of nursing expertise and evaluate the effects of its application.
You will have an in-depth understanding of the knowledge related to your chosen field of nursing expertise.
You will be able to share your knowledge in your field of nursing expertise in the development of working life.
You master research and development approach.
You will be able to assess future challenges and their implications in your field of nursing expertise.

Content

Advanced practice nursing, job description of APN and career plans.
Magnet hospital concept, nurse-led interventions
Nurse sensitive indicators: PROMs and PREMs
Argumentation skills
Latest research and nursing guidelines in student's own field of expertise
Implementation of study results
Future challenges in nursing

Location and time

The course will be realized 100 % online.

Webinar 28.3.2023 from 9 to 12 (mandatory)
Webinar 11.4.2023 from 9 to 12 (mandatory)
Webinar 25.4.2023 from 9 to 12 (mandatory)
Webinar 9.5.2023 from 9 to 12 (mandatory)

Materials

Bryant-Lukosius, D. & Martin-Misener, R. 2020. Advanced Practice Nursing: An Essential Component of Country Level Human Resources for Health. ICN Policy Paper.

Schober, M. 2020. Guidelines on Advanced Practice Nursing. International Council of Nurses.

Kotila, J. et al. 2018. Sairaanhoitajien uudet työnkuvat –laatua tulevaisuuden sote-palveluihin. Suomen sairaanhoitajaliitto ry.

Woo, B.F.Y., Lee, J.X.Y. & Tam, W.W.S. 2017. The impact of the advanced practice nursing role on quality of care, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost in the emergency and critical care settings: a systematic review. Human Resources for Health 15, 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-017-0237-9

Teaching methods

Four webinars (lectures, group work, presentations) (mandatory)
One guidance webinar (voluntary participation)
Home assignments before webinars
Learning assignments: written assignment and its presentation in the webinar.

The course will be realized 100% online.

Completion alternatives

Opinnollistamisen mahdollisuus JAMKin käytäntöjen mukaan.

Student workload

Attending the webinars: 16 hours
Attending the guidance webinar: 3 hours
Home assignments prior to webinars: 24 hours
Learning assignments (including independent studies): 92 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The criterion for passing the course is that you are able to assess the impact, applicability, and appropriateness of the methods used in your chosen area of ​​clinical nursing. You will be able to produce information that belongs to your field of expertise and evaluate the effects of its application. You will understand the issues related to the information on nursing field you have chosen and the different fields related to it. You will be able to share your knowledge in your field of nursing expertise in the development of working life. You will be able to assess future challenges and their implications in your field of nursing expertise.

Further information

Assessment methods:

Home assignments: pass/complete/fail, peer review, teacher's feedback
Written assignment: pass/complete/fail, peer review, teacher's feedback
Presentation in the last webinar: peer review, teacher's feedback