Nursing of Patients in Intensive Care and Care EnvironmentLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: R0410
Credits
5 op
Learning outcomes
The Student is able to
- describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
- plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient groups
- plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a patient-centred nursing
- describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
- use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
- critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment
Enrollment
25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Teija Uino
- Lotta Tiikkainen
Teacher in charge
Lotta Tiikkainen
Groups
-
CCS224SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S24, Health and welfare
Learning outcomes
The Student is able to
- describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
- plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient groups
- plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a patient-centred nursing
- describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
- use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
- critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment
Grading scale
H-5
Enrollment
05.02.2024 - 11.02.2024
Timing
03.04.2024 - 21.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Teija Uino
- Nursing Virtuaali
Teacher in charge
Lotta Tiikkainen
Groups
-
CCS223SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies in English), S23, Health and welfare
-
SHVWKansainvälinen vaihto / Terveysala, Tikkurila
-
TOS223SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Learning outcomes
The Student is able to
- describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
- plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient groups
- plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a patient-centred nursing
- describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
- use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
- critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment
Teaching methods
Intensive care is the medical specialty that supports critically ill patients. Examples of the content of this study unit:
-ICU environment and its special features
-Patient and Family perspectives in crisis situation
-Planning, implementing and evaluating treatment for intensive care patients, as well as decision-making in nursing care
The course is implemented through contact lessons, simulations, reading material, tasks and exam.
Compulsory attendance: simulation (1 day/student).
Compulsory attendance to 80 % of the theoretical lectures (at least 4/5 lectures).
It is strongly recommended that you plan your possible other studies, practice and work in such a way that you can participate in the lectures. Lectures will not be recorded.
This study unit is a complementary study unit. It is advisable to select this course towards the end of your academic program. However, the minimum expectation is that you have completed the 3rd module in order to enroll in this study unit.
Learning materials and recommended literature
All materials provided in Canvas.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
-
Students workload
1 ECTS corresponds to 27 hours of the student's work.
Further information for students
The student must have completed their studies at least until module 3 to be accepted into this supplementary course.
The studies are available for all nursing students and for open university students who have completed the Nursing Degree Program earlier.
Quote from the degree regulations section 18:
“Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies. If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place”.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course is evaluated numerically. The grade is determined on the basis of the seminar assignment, which will be graded with the numerical scale 1-5/Redo (see separate instructions). However, independent tasks can raise your personal grade to +1 (see separate instructions and evaluation criteria).
Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 12.02.2023
Timing
27.03.2023 - 22.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Teija Uino
- Lotta Tiikkainen
Teacher in charge
Lotta Tiikkainen
Groups
-
SHVWKansainvälinen vaihto / Terveysala, Tikkurila
-
CCS222SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S22, Health and welfare
-
TOS222SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S22, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Learning outcomes
The Student is able to
- describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
- plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient groups
- plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a patient-centred nursing
- describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
- use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
- critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment
Teaching methods
Intensive care is the medical specialty that supports critically ill patients. Examples of the content of this study unit:
-ICU environment and its special features
-Patient and Family perspectives in crisis situation
-Planning, implementing and evaluating treatment for intensive care patients, as well as decision-making in nursing care
The course is implemented through contact lessons, simulations, reading material, tasks, gamification and seminar presentation.
Compulsory attendance: simulation (1 day/student), seminar presentations (1 day).
Compulsory attendance to 80 % of the theoretical lectures (at least 4/5 lectures).
It is strongly recommended that you plan your possible other studies, practice and work in such a way that you can participate in the lectures. Lectures will not be recorded.
Learning materials and recommended literature
All materials provided in Canvas.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
-
Students workload
1 ECTS corresponds to 27 hours of the student's work.
Content and scheduling
Contact lessons and tasks related to lectures: 20 hours
Group work & Seminar presentation, peer assessment: 45 hours
Simulation: 8 hours
Reading course material and supplementary tasks: 62 hours
Compulsory attendance: simulation, seminar presentations, lectures (80%).
Further information for students
The studies are available for all nursing students and for open university students who have completed the Nursing Degree Program earlier.
Quote from the degree regulations section 18:
“Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies. If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place”.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course is evaluated numerically. The grade is determined on the basis of the seminar assignment, which will be graded with the numerical scale 1-5/Redo (see separate instructions). However, the summarative reflection task can raise your personal grade to +1 if it has been written thoroughly (see separate instructions).
Enrollment
29.11.2021 - 13.02.2022
Timing
29.03.2022 - 17.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Teija Uino
- Lotta Tiikkainen
Teacher in charge
Lotta Tiikkainen
Groups
-
TOS221SYTäydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S21, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
-
CCS221SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S21, Health and welfare
Learning outcomes
The Student is able to
- describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
- plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient groups
- plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a patient-centred nursing
- describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
- use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
- critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment
Teaching methods
Intensive care is the medical specialty that supports critically ill patients. Examples of the content of this study unit:
-ICU environment and its special features
-Patient and Family perspectives in crisis situation
-Planning, implementing and evaluating treatment for intensive care patients, as well as decision-making in nursing care
The course is implemented through contact lessons, simulations, reading material and seminar presentation.
Learning materials and recommended literature
All materials provided in Canvas.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
-
Students workload
1 ECTS corresponds to 27 hours of the student's work.
Content and scheduling
Contact lessons: 20 hours
Group work & Seminar presentation, peer assessment: 45 hours
Simulation: 8 hours
Reading course material and supplementary tasks: 62 hours
Compulsory attendance: simulation, seminar presentations, lectures (80%).
Further information for students
The studies are available for all nursing students and for open university students who have completed the Nursing Degree Program earlier.
Quote from the degree regulations section 18:
“Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies. If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place”.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation will be based on a seminar presentation, group work and peer assessment, which will be graded with the numerical scale 1-5/Redo.