The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2020-01-01 to 2020-03-22)
  • 4 (2020-03-23 to 2020-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

This course contributes to increasing the
competence of clinical nursing.
The competence increases in the medical and
surgical context and the medical competence
will also consolidate.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in
medical-surgical nursing.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students are able
to:
- assess and observe changes in the state of
health in the medical-surgical patient using
the ABCDE mnemonic tool
- establish a caring relationship with the
patient and relatives
- demonstrate practical skills in medical and
surgical nursing
- utilize the perioperative process when caring
for a patient
- practice caring science in the clinical
context
- give an oral report using the ISBAR mnemonic
tool

Course contents

Central issues relating to medical and surgical
nursing

Prerequisites and co-requisites

In order to attend this course, the student
shall have passed the course Anatomy &
Physiology,
Clinical Care I and have basic knowledge in the
following topics:
Basic caring science, pharmacology, medication
calculation and administration

Previous course names

Medical & Surgical Nursing
Clinical care II

Additional information

The introductory day is compulsory for all
students who wish to accomplish this course.In
addition students will actively participate
during the contact days in the simulation
center and complete the assignments posted on
the learning platform. Contact days are
compulsory for students wishing to accomplish
this course.

Recommended or required reading

The majority of the literature students will
use for this course is available on-line.
Students
may access the material by visiting the
learning platform. Additional materials are
available on ebrary,Skhole or by visiting the
library.

Textbooks:
Harvey, S. & Morgan-Samuel, H., (2012).
Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, process and
practice. Pearson Education Limited. UK  ISBN:
978-0-273-73908-1

Fry & Johnstone,. (2008). Ethics in Nursing
Practice, A guide to Ethical Decision Making,
Third Edition. Blackwell Publishing            
 
ISBN -13: 978-1-4051-6052-0

Smeltzer, Bare, Cheever, Hinkle: Brunner and
Suddarth, Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Lippincott,
12th

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 78 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 45 hours
  • - 2 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams

Assessment requirements

Oral and practical examinations will be held in
the simulation center during each contact day.
A
final written and practical examination will
take
place near the end of the course. Date to be
announced

Teacher

  • Mannevaara Pauleen
  • Sjölund Terese
  • Villikka Denise

Examiner

Mannevaara Pauleen

Group size

No limit (1 student enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Please see ARBS for class schedule

Course enrolment period

2019-03-18 to 2019-07-31

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2019-09-03 09:15 - 12:00 E385 Clinical Care II: Medical and Surgical Care It Mannevaara Pauleen
Stockmann-Broo Christine

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