NS-1-015

• Nursing 2011 - Clinical nursing 1
• Nursing 2012 - Clinical nursing 1
• Nursing 2013 - Clinical nursing 1

English

Compulsory

First

2

10 cr

The main aim of this course is to give the student practical
experience in medical nursing

After completing this practical rotation, the student is expected to
be able to:
-be able to integrate knowledge from different sciences/courses
such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology,
pathology, internal medicine, as well as nursing sciences
-understand the nature of medical care and form a comprehensive
picture of the care process
-understand what resources are available to health professionals
when caring for patients with medical issues
-understand the importance of communication during care
-improve the patients well-being by creating a caring relationship
-possess basic nursing care skills, such as; meet the patients
personal hygiene needs, nutritional needs, and monitor the
patients vital signs
-apply the treatment process, for example, to observe/assess,
analyze, plan and implement basic care
-meet the patients underlying problems, needs; and desires, and
increasingly see the patients whole care picture
-be able to administer subcutaneous and intramuscular
medications
-see the patients health resources and health obstacles,and take
these into consideration while administering care
-document on patient care/condition (record keeping, end of shift
report)
-provide for the needs of the patient during end of life
-be aware of their own level of competence and seek guidance
when knowledge and skills are lacking
-follow the ethical guidelines for care
-understand the importance of confidentiality
-understand the importance of ethics in cooperation between staff
and the patients family members

The student must complete the following courses:
Patient safety and Evidence based care,
Medicine 1&2, Clinical Care 1 theoretical studies,Clinical care 1 practical internship,
Medication administration and dosage calculation, Medical
Surgical Nursing

• Individual studies - 30 hours
• Practical training - 210 hours

• Total workload of the course: 240 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 240 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

To accomplish this course each student will:
-during the first week of the practical training experience, provide
the teacher with their contact information and the contact
information of their practical training placement
-submit their personal goals
A minimum number of days and hours per day will be set prior to
the beginning of the practical training experience and must be
accomplished by each student.
-The student must receive a passing grade during their practical
training experience.
-Two weeks after the completion of the practical training
experience, the student must submit a written report.
One evaluation form from the students practical supervisor, one
evaluation form from the student and a completed schedule must
be submitted

• Sundell Solveig
• Villikka Denise

Villikka Denise

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No limit

Until further notice

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions