Professional Development in Practice 4.Laajuus (15 cr)
Study unit code: SN00BS42
Credits
15 op
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Porvoo, sote
Campus
Laurea Porvoo
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNP2), Laurea Porvoo
Groups
-
SNP224KNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, K24, Porvoo
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Timing
01.08.2025 - 01.01.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Otaniemi, sote
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 100
Degree programmes
- SNG Degree Programme in Nursing (SNG), Laurea Otaniemi
Teachers
- Miska Mustonen
- Meri Vuorinen
Teacher in charge
Meri Vuorinen
Groups
-
SNG222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Otaniemi
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Otaniemi, sote
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- SNG Degree Programme in Nursing (SNG), Laurea Otaniemi
Teachers
- Heidi Jokinen
- Meri Vuorinen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Jokinen
Groups
-
SNG223SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies (tailor-made), S23, Otaniemi
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Enrollment
25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- TH E Virtuaali
- Nursing E Virtuaali
- Kati Saarinen
Teacher in charge
Kati Saarinen
Groups
-
SNV223SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S23, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 30.11.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
RDI proportion
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Emmaculate Tamankag
- Pamela Jokisalo
- Marina Arvonen
- Mia Poikolainen
- Kirsi Tulus
- Kati Saarinen
Teacher in charge
Kati Saarinen
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Porvoo, sote
Campus
Laurea Porvoo
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNP2), Laurea Porvoo
Teachers
- Anne Maijala
- Jenni-Maria Jaakola
- Tiina Himmelroos
- Hanna Aaltonen
Teacher in charge
Jenni-Maria Jaakola
Groups
-
SNP222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Porvoo
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Timing
01.10.2023 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Lohja, sote
Campus
Laurea Lohja
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNF2), Laurea Lohja
Teachers
- Anne Maijala
- Kirsi Halttunen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Halttunen
Groups
-
SNF222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Lohja
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
RDI proportion
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Pamela Jokisalo
- Emmaculate Tamankag
- Heidi Jokinen
- Kirsi Tulus
- Kati Saarinen
- Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge
Kati Saarinen
Groups
-
SNV222SN2Degree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Tikkurila, group 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 19.05.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
RDI proportion
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Niina Glerean
- Emmaculate Tamankag
- Marina Arvonen
- Heidi Jokinen
- Kirsi Tulus
- Kati Saarinen
- Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge
Kati Saarinen
Groups
-
SNV222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Teaching methods
Clinical Practice 14 ECTS
- EU Directives: Home care and Paediatrics
Maternity Care Directive1 cr
-Can be performed as part of clinical practice or by an assignment (Directive of Maternity Care orientation and seminar can be found in the schedule)
SUITABLE PLACEMENTS
- Home care unit refers to the home care units of health care centres or private health care service providers, home hospitals, children's home hospitals, and acute home care
-Family nursing unit refers to the places mentioned below:
• Nurse receptions at health care centres. (Make sure patients are from babies to the elderly. Practice objectives should include pediatric nursing objectives.)
• Units for the care of children and adolescents (e.g. family centres, wards and outpatient clinics for children and young people, places of care for disabled people, school health care, student healthcare, and child health clinic (Neuvola)
• Maternity care units
• Gynaecological departments and outpatient clinics
• Organisations providing special support for children, young people and families (e.g. special education institutions, social welfare and child protection units, low threshold places)
• Reception centres for asylum seekers (children and/or families with children)
• Third Sector and Volunteering (e.g. Population Union)
and other suitable places
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Maternity Care Directive 1 ETCS
-Can be performed as part of clinical practice or by an assignment (Directive of Maternity Care -course orientation and seminar can be found in the schedule)
You can book your placement in any order you like:
1. Home care and 2. Pediatric nursing / 1. Pediatric nursing 2. Home care
Forms of internationality
It is possible to do clinical practice 4 abroad. Please see student intra for more information.
Students workload
Clinical practice 14 ECTS: 14x 27h = 378 h
- LbD- assignment, info
Maternity Care 1 ECTS: 1x 27h = 27h
Content and scheduling
Clinical practice
Further information for students
Previous studies before practice:
Modules I-III - mainly completed
SN00BS37-Nursing Care of Children, Youth and Families -completed
SN00BS41- Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4. -completed
Clinical practice in maternity care, home care and pediatric nursing has to be completed during nursing degree studies (EU Directive)
- A criminal record extract must be ordered and presented if in your clinical practice you will work with patients under 18 years of age. You can find instructions in the Canvas workspace “Degree Clinical Placement, Tikkurila".
- Vaccinations: Please make sure that your vaccinations are up to date. Whooping cough (pertussis) –vaccination DTaP (booster every 5 years, if working in placements caring for children under the age of 12 months.) You can find instructions in the Canvas workspace “Degree Clinical Placement, Tikkurila".
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria level 2
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
Professional development in practice 14 ECTS:
-Approved/Failed/Re-do
Maternity Care 1 ECTS:
-Approved / Failed /Re-do
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.
Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022
Timing
31.01.2023 - 04.06.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Pamela Jokisalo
- Marina Arvonen
- Kati Saarinen
- Johanna Saastamoinen
Teacher in charge
Kati Saarinen
Groups
-
SNV221SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S21, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- assess the need for care and services of patients in different life stages and situations and to support their functional capacity and resources
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of patients at different life stages (child, young person, older person, a pregnant woman and a woman who has given birth, vulnerable clients) using evidence-based information and recommendations
- apply client-oriented working methods to identify factors that increase vulnerability and improve client’s inclusion
- assess and develop their interaction skills and care relationship with different client groups in demanding client and interaction situations
- implement and assess safe medication treatment, taking the special characteristics of the patient into consideration
- assess the patient's needs from the perspective of sexual and reproductive health and to address related issues with the patient
- analyse and assess service paths for paediatric patients, families, elderly and patients with disabilities and propose solutions to improve the efficiency of care and support
- assess the success of multiprofessional cooperation and use it for the benefit of the patients and their significant others
- guide patients regarding their care (for example clinical nursing, home care guidelines, medication treatment, etc.) in Finnish
Content
Theme: Evidence-based decision-making on clinical nursing in nursing of different age groups and vulnerable clients.
LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing
- auditing task/forming a clinical research question (e.g. PICO/PICoa/PCC)
- searching for research data, critical assessment and comparison of nursing practices, summarising conclusions and oral presentation in the practice environment.
Teaching methods
Clinical Practice 14 ECTS
- EU Directives: Home care and paediatrics
Maternity Care Directive1 cr
-Can be performed as part of clinical practice or by an assignment (Directive of Maternity Care orientation and seminar can be found in the schedule)
SUITABLE PLACEMENTS
- Home care unit refers to the home care units of health care centres or private health care service providers, home hospitals, children's home hospitals, and acute home care
-Family nursing unit refers to the places mentioned below:
• Nurse receptions at health care centres. (Make sure patients are from babies to the elderly. Practice objectives should include pediatric nursing objectives.)
• Units for the care of children and adolescents (e.g. family centres, wards and outpatient clinics for children and young people, places of care for disabled people, school health care, student healthcare, and child health clinic (Neuvola)
• Maternity care units
• Gynaecological departments and outpatient clinics
• Organisations providing special support for children, young people and families (e.g. special education institutions, social welfare and child protection units, low threshold places)
• Reception centres for asylum seekers (children and/or families with children)
• Third Sector and Volunteering (e.g. Population Union)
and other suitable places
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Maternity Care Directive 1 ETCS
-Can be performed as part of clinical practice or by an assignment (Directive of Maternity Care -course orientation and seminar can be found in the schedule)
You can book your placement in any order you like:
1. Home care and 2. Pediatric nursing / 1. Pediatric nursing 2. Home care
Forms of internationality
It is possible to do clinical practice 4 abroad. Please see student intra for more information.
Students workload
Clinical practice 14 ECTS: 14x 27h = 378 h
- LbD- assignment, info
Maternity Care 1 ECTS: 1x 27h = 27h
Content and scheduling
Clinical practice
Further information for students
Previous studies before practice:
Modules I-III - mainly completed
SN00BS37-Nursing Care of Children, Youth and Families -completed
SN00BS41- Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4. -completed
Clinical practice in maternity care, home care and pediatric nursing has to be completed during nursing degree studies (EU Directive)
- A criminal record extract must be ordered and presented if in your clinical practice you will work with patients under 18 years of age. You can find instructions in the Canvas workspace “Degree Clinical Placement, Tikkurila".
- Vaccinations: Please make sure that your vaccinations are up to date. Whooping cough (pertussis) –vaccination DTaP (booster every 5 years, if working in placements caring for children under the age of 12 months.) You can find instructions in the Canvas workspace “Degree Clinical Placement, Tikkurila".
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation criteria level 2
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
Professional development in practise 14 ECTS:
-Approved/Failed/Re-do
Maternity Care 1 ECTS:
-Approved / Failed /Re-do
Qualifications
The student has actively participated in the study unit "Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 4." and has passed the medication calculations prior to the clinical practice placement starts.