Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases in nursing
- recognise the health risks of their patients and give early support for those who need it
- use different patient-oriented guidance methods to support clients’ resources in self-care and life-style habits
- utilise the most common treatment and guidance methods used in the treatment of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and to safely implement treatment and monitoring
- plan, implement and assess the treatment of a patient's pain
- plan, implement and evaluate the treatment of a chronic wound
- recognise a patient at risk of malnutrition and propose methods of nutrition therapy to improve the patient’s nutritional status
- prepare and guide clients in most common imaging examinations
- justify the use of the most common medications and drug classifications in treating patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and assess the effectiveness of medication treatment
- safely administer basic vaccines
- prevent and control infections in their working environment, taking the needs of different patient groups into account
- assess the patient care from the patient and occupational safety perspectives and promote patient safety at all stages of the care
- engage in multiprofessional interaction and cooperation in nursing care of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases
- communicate orally and in writing in different nursing situations in Finnish

Content

Theme: Treatment of patients with internal medicine or infectious diseases, resource-based patient guidance.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing/Searching for information targeted at a phenomenon or problem in nursing work and formulation of clinical research questions:
- For example, PICO/PICoa/PCC, mind map or other chosen method.
- Searching and summarising research data.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 2." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases in nursing
- recognise the health risks of their patients and give early support for those who need it
- use different patient-oriented guidance methods to support clients’ resources in self-care and life-style habits
- utilise the most common treatment and guidance methods used in the treatment of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and to safely implement treatment and monitoring
- plan, implement and assess the treatment of a patient's pain
- plan, implement and evaluate the treatment of a chronic wound
- recognise a patient at risk of malnutrition and propose methods of nutrition therapy to improve the patient’s nutritional status
- prepare and guide clients in most common imaging examinations
- justify the use of the most common medications and drug classifications in treating patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and assess the effectiveness of medication treatment
- safely administer basic vaccines
- prevent and control infections in their working environment, taking the needs of different patient groups into account
- assess the patient care from the patient and occupational safety perspectives and promote patient safety at all stages of the care
- engage in multiprofessional interaction and cooperation in nursing care of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases
- communicate orally and in writing in different nursing situations in Finnish

Content

Theme: Treatment of patients with internal medicine or infectious diseases, resource-based patient guidance.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing/Searching for information targeted at a phenomenon or problem in nursing work and formulation of clinical research questions:
- For example, PICO/PICoa/PCC, mind map or other chosen method.
- Searching and summarising research data.

Teaching methods

Professional Development in Practice II 10 credits


Practice info 3 hours
Reflection after practice 3 hours

Location and time

Internal medicine wards or home care as a last resort

Alternative completion methods of implementation

No alternative method to complete this study unit.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Clinical practice II in a internal medicine wards for 7 weeks or Home care as a last resort

Important dates

Orientation and Reflection are very important.

Students workload

1cr = 27 hours of student workload
10cr = 270
8 hours for placement assignment
262 hours completed in the units.

Content and scheduling

Placement is 7 weeks, 5 days/ week, 7,5-8hours/ day

Further information for students

The student must pass module II medication calculations before placement
Student must make sure that all needed vaccinations have been received.
Student must have completed module I theory and practice before Module II practice.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

All practice placements are evaluated as PASS/FAIL. Grounds for failing a placement are found in Degree practice placement canvas workspace

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 2." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases in nursing
- recognise the health risks of their patients and give early support for those who need it
- use different patient-oriented guidance methods to support clients’ resources in self-care and life-style habits
- utilise the most common treatment and guidance methods used in the treatment of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and to safely implement treatment and monitoring
- plan, implement and assess the treatment of a patient's pain
- plan, implement and evaluate the treatment of a chronic wound
- recognise a patient at risk of malnutrition and propose methods of nutrition therapy to improve the patient’s nutritional status
- prepare and guide clients in most common imaging examinations
- justify the use of the most common medications and drug classifications in treating patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and assess the effectiveness of medication treatment
- safely administer basic vaccines
- prevent and control infections in their working environment, taking the needs of different patient groups into account
- assess the patient care from the patient and occupational safety perspectives and promote patient safety at all stages of the care
- engage in multiprofessional interaction and cooperation in nursing care of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases
- communicate orally and in writing in different nursing situations in Finnish

Content

Theme: Treatment of patients with internal medicine or infectious diseases, resource-based patient guidance.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing/Searching for information targeted at a phenomenon or problem in nursing work and formulation of clinical research questions:
- For example, PICO/PICoa/PCC, mind map or other chosen method.
- Searching and summarising research data.

Teaching methods

Professional Development in Practice 2,10 credits


Practice info 4 hours
Reflection after practice 4 hours

Alternative completion methods of implementation

No alternative method to complete this study unit.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Clinical practice 2 in a internal medicine wards for 7 weeks or Home care as a last resort

Important dates

Orientation and Reflection are very important.

Students workload

1cr = 27 hours of student workload
10cr = 270
8 hours for placement assignment
262 hours completed in the units.

Content and scheduling

Placement is 7 weeks, 5 days/ week, 7,5-8hours/ day

Further information for students

The student must pass module II medication calculations before placement
Student must make sure that all needed vaccinations have been received.
Student must have completed module I theory and practice before Module II practice.

Practice environments (general medicine and medical specialties, nursing of elderly patients)
inpatient wards in health centres and hospitals providing primary
health care
day hospitals
outpatient clinics
specialised units for internal medicine diseases
home care units

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

All practice placements are evaluated as PASS/FAIL. Grounds for failing a placement are found in Degree practice placement canvas workspace

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Student is able to:

apply his / her knowledge of the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases in nursing
recognise the health risks of his / her patients and give early support for those who need it
use different patient oriented guidance methods to support clients’ resources in self care and life style
habits
utilise the most common treatment and guidance methods used in the treatment of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and to safely implement treatment and monitoring
plan, implement and assess the treatment of a patient's pain
plan, implement and evaluate the treatment of a chronic wound
recognise a patient at risk of malnutrition and propose methods of nutrition therapy to improve the
patient’s nutritional status
prepare and guide clients in most common imaging examinations
justify the use of the most common medications and drug classifications in treating patients with internal
medicine and infectious diseases and assess the effectiveness of medication treatment
safely administer basic vaccines
prevent and control infections in his / her working environment, taking the needs of different patient
groups into account
assess the patient care from the patient and occupational safety perspectives and promote patient
safety at all stages of the care
engage in multiprofessional interaction and cooperation in nursing care of patients with internal
medicine and infectious diseases
communicate orally and in writing in different nursing situations in Finnish

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

The discontinuation and rejection of work placement promoting professional skills will be assessed based on the criteria below.


Just one of the criteria below alone is enough to discontinue or reject a work placement.


The student has no realistic possibility to reach the goals set for the placement despite support and guidance for example for the following reasons: not committing to the placement, lacking essential knowledge and skills, not having made learning objectives.

2. The student acts against Laurea University of Applied Sciences rules of order during the placement.

3. The student, by repeatedly or seriously endangering the health or safety of another person, has proven to be manifestly unsuitable to perform practical assignments or practical training relating to studies (Universities of Applied Sciences Act section 33).

4. It is apparent that the student’s state of health or functional capacity makes him or her incapable of performing the practical tasks or practical training included in the studies (Universities of Applied Sciences Act section 26).

5. The student has severe deficiencies when it comes to working life skills (for example following the shift schedule, repeatedly neglecting the rules and norms of the working environment) which prevents the placement continuing, and the student will not amend their behavior accordingly despite having been asked to do so.
***

The placement cannot be passed if

the student neglects the practices agreed in the placement agreement.
the student has not delivered documents related to the placement (work shift schedule, placement assessment information) and or/assignment.
***

The discontinuation or rejection of work placement promoting professional skills must always be documented in writing with the student, working life supervisor, and supervising teacher. The written documentation must be signed.

A safety report (HSE system) must always be made when a placement is rejected.

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 2." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases in nursing
- recognise the health risks of their patients and give early support for those who need it
- use different patient-oriented guidance methods to support clients’ resources in self-care and life-style habits
- utilise the most common treatment and guidance methods used in the treatment of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and to safely implement treatment and monitoring
- plan, implement and assess the treatment of a patient's pain
- plan, implement and evaluate the treatment of a chronic wound
- recognise a patient at risk of malnutrition and propose methods of nutrition therapy to improve the patient’s nutritional status
- prepare and guide clients in most common imaging examinations
- justify the use of the most common medications and drug classifications in treating patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and assess the effectiveness of medication treatment
- safely administer basic vaccines
- prevent and control infections in their working environment, taking the needs of different patient groups into account
- assess the patient care from the patient and occupational safety perspectives and promote patient safety at all stages of the care
- engage in multiprofessional interaction and cooperation in nursing care of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases
- communicate orally and in writing in different nursing situations in Finnish

Content

Theme: Treatment of patients with internal medicine or infectious diseases, resource-based patient guidance.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing/Searching for information targeted at a phenomenon or problem in nursing work and formulation of clinical research questions:
- For example, PICO/PICoa/PCC, mind map or other chosen method.
- Searching and summarising research data.

Teaching methods

Professional Development in Practice II 10 credits


Practice info 3 hours
Reflection after practice 3 hours

Location and time

Internal medicine wards or home care as a last resort

Alternative completion methods of implementation

No alternative method to complete this study unit.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Clinical practice II in a internal medicine wards for 7 weeks or Home care as a last resort

Important dates

Orientation and Reflection are very important.

Students workload

1cr = 27 hours of student workload
10cr = 270
8 hours for placement assignment
262 hours completed in the units.

Content and scheduling

Placement is 7 weeks, 5 days/ week, 7,5-8hours/ day

Further information for students

The student must pass module II medication calculations before placement
Student must make sure that all needed vaccinations have been received.
Student must have completed module I theory and practice before Module II practice.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

All practice placements are evaluated as PASS/FAIL. Grounds for failing a placement are found in Degree practice placement canvas workspace

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 2." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply their knowledge of the most common internal medicine and infectious diseases in nursing
- recognise the health risks of their patients and give early support for those who need it
- use different patient-oriented guidance methods to support clients’ resources in self-care and life-style habits
- utilise the most common treatment and guidance methods used in the treatment of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and to safely implement treatment and monitoring
- plan, implement and assess the treatment of a patient's pain
- plan, implement and evaluate the treatment of a chronic wound
- recognise a patient at risk of malnutrition and propose methods of nutrition therapy to improve the patient’s nutritional status
- prepare and guide clients in most common imaging examinations
- justify the use of the most common medications and drug classifications in treating patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases and assess the effectiveness of medication treatment
- safely administer basic vaccines
- prevent and control infections in their working environment, taking the needs of different patient groups into account
- assess the patient care from the patient and occupational safety perspectives and promote patient safety at all stages of the care
- engage in multiprofessional interaction and cooperation in nursing care of patients with internal medicine and infectious diseases
- communicate orally and in writing in different nursing situations in Finnish

Content

Theme: Treatment of patients with internal medicine or infectious diseases, resource-based patient guidance.

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing/Searching for information targeted at a phenomenon or problem in nursing work and formulation of clinical research questions:
- For example, PICO/PICoa/PCC, mind map or other chosen method.
- Searching and summarising research data.

Teaching methods

Professional Development in Practice II 10 credits


Practice info 3 hours
Reflection after practice 3 hours

Location and time

Internal medicine wards or home care as a last resort

Alternative completion methods of implementation

No alternative method to complete this study unit.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Clinical practice II in a internal medicine wards for 7 weeks or Home care as a last resort

Important dates

Orientation and Reflection are very important.

Students workload

1cr = 27 hours of student workload
10cr = 270
8 hours for placement assignment
262 hours completed in the units.

Content and scheduling

Placement is 7 weeks, 5 days/ week, 7,5-8hours/ day

Further information for students

The student must pass module II medication calculations before placement
Student must make sure that all needed vaccinations have been received.
Student must have completed module I theory and practice before Module II practice.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

All practice placements are evaluated as PASS/FAIL. Grounds for failing a placement are found in Degree practice placement canvas workspace

Qualifications

The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 2." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.