Health in Nursing Science
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG29PO04005 |
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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: | Maijala, Virpi |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| NURSING-2013FIN |
1 spring |
2.0 |
2014-01-02 |
2014-07-31 |
| NURSING-2013FOR |
1 spring |
2.0 |
2014-01-02 |
2014-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
LEARNING COMPETENCE, INNOVATION COMPETENCE
Students will learn self-directively but also together in a group and share their learning experiencies. They will evaluate and develop their competencies and learning styles.
Students will learn to search and process evidence-based knowledge of health promotion for people of all ages, taking into account their families/next of kin and living environments.
ETHICAL COMPETENCE, CUSTOMERSHIP IN NURSING COMPETENCE
Students will learn to look at how their own values are constructed and to identify conceptions of human nature. They will be aware of the value foundation in their professional field and understand the meaning of profession-specific ethical principles in the area of health promotion.
HEALTH PROMOTION COMPETENCE, INTERNATIONALIZATION COMPETENCE
Students will learn to describe the concept health in nursing as one concept which guides their action. Students will recognize factors which contribute to the health of individuals and families and to a healthy environment. Students will use local, national and international health programmes to promote their clients' health.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
People, health and environment in nursing. Development of individuals and families and health. The health-illness cycle in the family. The complexity of health and health-related internal and external factors. Interacting with clients in health promotion. Decision-making in health promotion. National and international health promotion challenges in families' living environments.
Recommended or Required Reading
Erikson, K., Isola, A., Kyngäs, H., Leino-Kilpi, H., Lindstöm, U.Å., Paavilainen, E., Pietilä, A.-M., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. & Åstedt-Kurki, P. 2007. Hoitotiede. WSOY, Helsinki. (assigned parts). Availability:
Pietilä, A.-M. 2010. (toim.). Terveyden edistäminen - teorioista toimintaan. WSOYproOY. (assigned parts).
Åstedt-Kurki, P., Jussila, A.-M., Koponen, L., Lehto,P., Maijala, H., Paavilainen, R. & Potinkara, H. 2008. Kohti perheen hyvää hoitamista. WSOY., Helsinki. (assigned parts).
Bomar, P.J.2004. Promoting Health in Families. Applying Family Research and Theory to Nursing Practice. Third edition. Sauders, Philadelphia. (assigned parts).
Current study material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, collaborative learning, individual learning tasks, independent study
Assessment Criteria
5
Students
- describe main concepts and approaches in health promotion
- analyse client- and resource-oriented work methods
- understand what meaning the concept health has in nursing
3-4
Students
- know main concepts and approaches in health promotion
- describe client- and resource-oriented work methods
- understand what meaning the concept health has in nursing
1-2
Students
- recognize main concepts and approaches in health promotion
- describe to some extent client- and resource-oriented work methods
-recognise what meaning the concept health has in nursing
Fail = 0
Students fail to
- recognise main concepts or approaches in health promotion
- describe client- orresource-oriented work methods
- recognize the meaning of the the conpt health in nursing
Assessment Methods
Active participation, assignments/integrative examination
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