• Orientation Practice in Medical Nursing (SWNSW202-3005),
         04.01.2023 – 16.05.2023,  5 cr  (SKV22KKE) — 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
    Ethical competence in nursing
    Health promotion 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 your decisions based on evidence. You act according to nursing ethical guidelines. You identify and evaluate patients' health risk factors and offer relevant support.
    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
    Patient monitoring
    Implementation of intravenous drug and fluid therapy
    Use of various evaluation and reporting tools and use of medical technology
    Blood sampling
    Nursing of palliative care patients
    Patient guidance and interaction in internal diseases and palliative care
    Safe drug calculation
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    Pass
    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. You are able to determine doses of medication without mistakes. You are able to provide basic councelling for self-care.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    Drug Calculations lessons are webinars, but the exam is in the classroom.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Practical classes and simulations
    Drug Calculations exercises and practices. Lessons are webinars, but the exam is in the classroom.

    Lecturer(s)

    Marina Hirjaba

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Drug Calculations Readings
    Gatford, J.D & Phillips, N. 2015. Nursing Calculations
    Lapham, R. 2015. Drug Calculations for Nurses: A step-by-step approach
    Lapham, R. & Angar, H. 2009. Drug Calculations for Nurses
    Ogden, S.J & Fluharty, L. 2019. Calculation of Drug Dosages: A Work Text

    Lecturer(s)

    Marina Hirjaba, Niilo Kuokkanen, Judith Yabal, Suleiman Kamau

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Dates of the exams will be informed at the beginning of the course

    Timing

    04.01.2023 - 16.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Laboratory classes, simulation and exam: 65h
    Independent studying 70h

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Groups
    • SKV22KKE
    Alternative learning methods

    Drug Calculations: If you already have good skills of a drug calculations, you can take just an exam.

    Assessment methods

    Drug Calculations: everything mus be correct in the exam. Pass/Failed

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies