Basics of Ethics and History in Nursing
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG09AIHE213 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Teacher Team: | Ketonen, Kaarina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| HOITOTYO-2013SH |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| HOITOTYO-2013TH |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| SH-2014 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| TH-2014 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
ETHICAL COMPETENCE AND DECISION-MAKING COMPETENCE
Students are able to describe values, laws and guidelines pertaining to the nursing profession. Students are able to recognize ethical problems in nursing and know phases of ethical decision-making. Students explore the historical development of nursing and the future challenges.
Student's Workload
Total workload 53 hours, including 23 hours in the classroom and 30 hours of independent studies according to instructions.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
The historical development of nursing. Ethical principles in nursing. Ethical and professional decision-making in nursing.
Recommended or Required Reading
Leino-Kilpi, H.& Välimäki, M. 2003. Etiikka hoitotyössä. WSOY. Availability:
http://tiny.cc/3runlx
http://tiny.cc/msunlx
Sorvettula, M. 1998. Johdatus suomalaisen hoitotyön historiaan. Suomen sairaanhoitajaliitto ry.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/0tunlx
Current material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent study.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
Students
- are able to evaluate the implementation of values, legislation and norms in nursing practice
- know how to describe the phases of ethical decision-making
- analyse ethical problems encountered in nursing practice
- are able to describe the historical development of nursing
Grades 3-4
Students
- are able to describe the implementation of values, legislation and norms in nursing practice
- are aware of the phases of ethical decision-making
- describe ethical problems encountered in nursing practice
- are aware of the historical development of nursing
Grades 1-2
Students
- observe the implementation of values, legislation and norms in nursing practice
- are aware of the phases of ethical decision-making
- are aware of ethical problems encountered in nursing practice
- are aware of the historical development of nursing
Fail= 0
Students are not familiar with
-the implemantation of values, legislation and norms in nursing practice
-phases of ethical decision-making
-ethical problems encountered in nursing practice
-the historical development of nursing
Assessment Methods
Assignments, individual and group work
Work Placement
A theoretical study course
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