Nursing Methods and Skills

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG09AIHE222
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 7.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Toukola, Marja ; Vierre, Else ; Knuuttila, Tarja ; Ahola, Liisa ; Kuhalampi, Katriina ; Katajamäki, Leena
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Students are able to form an overall picture of the patients' needs. Students are able to implement the prevailing nursing interventions and examinations. They follow the principles of asepsis in their work. Students are able to counsel patients and prepare them for common laboratory and radiographical investigations.

HEALTH PROMOTION COMPETENCE

Students will be able to work according to the principles of rehabilitative nursing. Students will learn how to help patients understand and influence factors which affect their health.

DECISION-MAKING COMPETENCE

Students are able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing. They are also competent in the spoken and written communication. Students know how to describe the various stages of a patient's nursing plan and they are able to draw up a nursing plan and follow the recommendations on structured documentation. They will possess the ability to systematically document, report and monitor patient data using information technology and networks.

COMPETENCE IN CUSTOMERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE

Students are able to choose and use evidence to argue for their choice of nursing interventions and to implement the interventions in a client/patient-centred manner in different client/patient situations. They will be able to evaluate and develop their work with clients. Students will learn to plan, implement and evaluate the nursing of terminally ill patients and their families.

INTERNATIONALIZATION COMPETENCE

Students are able to recognize challenges brought on by internationality.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Safety in nursing: prevention of infections, basis of radiographical investigations,coping. Interaction in nursing: sensory functions, expressing sexuality. Breathing and blood circulation: assessment, disorders and nursing interventions, common blood samples, regulation of body temperature. Nutrition and fluid balance: assessment of the nutritional status, basic nutrition, disorders in nutritional status and nursing interventions, fluid balance. Elimination: assessment, disorders and nursing interventions, common urine and stool specimens. Cleanliness and dressing: tissue integrity. Activity: assessment of mobility, supporting moving, rehabilitative approach to nursing, sleeping, working, hobbies,playing. Nursing terminally ill and deceased patients. Supporting the family. Documention and structured documentation in nursing. Internationality in nursing.

Recommended or Required Reading

Kassara, H.& al. 2004. Hoitotyön osaaminen. WSOY.

Haglund, B. & al. 2007. Ihmisen ravitsemus. 9. painos. WSOY. (assigned parts).

Iivanainen, A. & Syväoja, P. 2009 Hoida ja kirjaa. Helsinki:Tammi.

Berman, A., Snyder, J.S., Kozier, B. & Erb, G. 2002. Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, Process and Practice. 8. edition (assigned parts)

Current study material.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, lab skill exercises, group work, collaborative learning, exercises, independent study

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Active and regular attendance and participation in lessons and study visits. Tasks, examinations.

Further Information

R&D credits 2 cr

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