Nurse´s Core Competences (180 Ects) National ExamLaajuus (0 cr)
Study unit code: SN00BS60
Credits
0 op
Timing
01.03.2027 - 31.07.2027
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
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
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Timing
01.03.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Porvoo, sote
Campus
Laurea Porvoo
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNP2), Laurea Porvoo
Teachers
- Kirsi Halttunen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Halttunen
Groups
-
SNP222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Porvoo
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Nursing E Virtuaali
Teacher in charge
Kati Saarinen
Groups
-
SNV222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Tikkurila
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Lohja, sote
Campus
Laurea Lohja
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNF2), Laurea Lohja
Teachers
- Kirsi Halttunen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Halttunen
Groups
-
SNF222SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Lohja
Teaching methods
Orientation on Zoom (Compulsory)
Theory exam and Medication calculation exam on Digicampus
Learning materials and recommended literature
Written down in Digicampus
Content and scheduling
The structure of the National exam:
The national test consists of two parts. In the theory exam, the questions are statements, multiple choice, gap-fill or combination assignments, and case assignments. You can spend up to 3 hours doing both experiments. In a theory test, incorrect answers can lose points for multiple choice questions with more than one correct answer.
Theoretical exam contains 100 questions about the nurse's competence requirements:
1. Professionalism and ethics
2. Client-centred care
3. Communication and multi-professionalism
4. Health promotion
5. Leadership and professional co-operation skills of the employee
6. Information technology and documentation
7. Guidance and education competence and supporting self-care
8. Clinical nursing
9. Evidence-based practice, utilization of research knowledge and decision-making
10. Entrepreneurship and development
11. Quality management
12. Service system of health care and social welfare services
13. Patient and client safety
The second part of the national exam consists of different drug calculation assignments: dosage calculations, infusion calculations, mixture and solution calculations and gas calculations.
Further information for students
The national exam (180 ECTS) includes studies for bachelors of nursing, public health nurse, midwifery and paramedic as well as deaconess degree students.
The purpose of the national examination of core competence in nursing (180 ECTS) is to ensure that all graduating nurses have the competence of a nurse responsible for general nursing (180 ECTS) in accordance with the EU directive.
The student participates in the exam after completing approximately 180 ECTS credits. The exam is part of the approved completion of the course and therefore the exam must be completed before graduation.
The degree certificate includes a national final exam performance clause for the student.
Instructions related to the national exam before the test:
You will need your own computer and a computer power cord with you for the test. You can borrow a computer from the school on time by contacting the lobby hosts.
In addition, you will need a pen, eraser, sharpener and photo ID.
Eating snacks is prohibited during the test. You will get a concept for calculating medical bills from the teacher. When calculating invoices, you can use a calculator.
Log in to the DigiCampus website with your haka credentials no later than the day before the exam.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Theory exam:
pass: at least 65 points, or 65% of the maximum (100 points)
fail: less than 65 points
Medication calculations:
pass 5/5 points
fail: less than 5 points
The student must pass both the theory test and the medical calculus test in order to pass the Nurse´s Core Competences (180 Ects) National Exam.
Retakes are carried out on the general retake days of the campuses and enrollment is done from Intra.
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Mia Poikolainen
- Kirsi Tulus
Groups
-
SNV222SN2Degree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Tikkurila, group 2
Teaching methods
Orientation on Zoom (Compulsory)
Theory exam and Medication calculation exam on Digicampus
Location and time
Timetable in Pakki
Exams are on Digicampus
Learning materials and recommended literature
Written down in Digicampus
Content and scheduling
The structure of the National exam:
The national test consists of two parts. In the theory exam, the questions are statements, multiple choice, gap-fill or combination assignments, and case assignments. You can spend up to 3 hours doing both experiments. In a theory test, incorrect answers can lose points for multiple choice questions with more than one correct answer.
Theoretical exam contains 100 questions about the nurse's competence requirements:
1. Professionalism and ethics
2. Client-centred care
3. Communication and multi-professionalism
4. Health promotion
5. Leadership and professional co-operation skills of the employee
6. Information technology and documentation
7. Guidance and education competence and supporting self-care
8. Clinical nursing
9. Evidence-based practice, utilization of research knowledge and decision-making
10. Entrepreneurship and development
11. Quality management
12. Service system of health care and social welfare services
13. Patient and client safety
The second part of the national exam consists of different drug calculation assignments: dosage calculations, infusion calculations, mixture and solution calculations and gas calculations.
Further information for students
The national exam (180 ECTS) includes studies for bachelors of nursing, public health nurse, midwifery and paramedic as well as deaconess degree students.
The purpose of the national examination of core competence in nursing (180 ECTS) is to ensure that all graduating nurses have the competence of a nurse responsible for general nursing (180 ECTS) in accordance with the EU directive.
The student participates in the exam after completing approximately 180 ECTS credits. The exam is part of the approved completion of the course and therefore the exam must be completed before graduation.
The degree certificate includes a national final exam performance clause for the student.
Instructions related to the national exam before the test:
You will need your own computer and a computer power cord with you for the test. You can borrow a computer from the school on time by contacting the lobby hosts.
In addition, you will need a pen, eraser, sharpener and photo ID.
Eating snacks is prohibited during the test. You will get a concept for calculating medical bills from the teacher. When calculating invoices, you can use a calculator.
Log in to the DigiCampus website with your haka credentials no later than the day before the exam.
Logins will appear here.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Approved/ Failed
Theory exam:
pass: at least 65 points, or 65% of the maximum (100 points)
fail: less than 65 points
Medication calculations:
pass 5/5 points
fail: less than 5 points
The student must pass both the theory test and the medical calculus test in order to pass the Nurse´s Core Competences (180 Ects) National Exam.
Retakes are carried out on the general retake days of the campuses and enrollment is done from Intra.
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023
Timing
29.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Marina Arvonen
- Mia Poikolainen
Teacher in charge
Marina Arvonen
Groups
-
SNV221SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S21, Tikkurila
Teaching methods
Orientation on Zoom (compulsory)
Theory exam and Medication calculation exam on Digicampus
Location and time
Timetable in Pakki
Exams are on Digicampus
Learning materials and recommended literature
Written down in Digicampus
Content and scheduling
The structure of the National exam:
The national test consists of two parts. In the theory exam, the questions are statements, multiple choice, gap-fill or combination assignments, and case assignments. You can spend up to 3 hours doing both experiments. In a theory test, incorrect answers can lose points for multiple choice questions with more than one correct answer.
Theoretical exam contains 100 questions about the nurse's competence requirements:
1. Professionalism and ethics
2. Client-centred care
3. Communication and multi-professionalism
4. Health promotion
5. Leadership and professional co-operation skills of the employee
6. Information technology and documentation
7. Guidance and education competence and supporting self-care
8. Clinical nursing
9. Evidence-based practice, utilization of research knowledge and decision-making
10. Entrepreneurship and development
11. Quality management
12. Service system of health care and social welfare services
13. Patient and client safety
The second part of the national exam consists of different drug calculation assignments: dosage calculations, infusion calculations, mixture and solution calculations and gas calculations.
Further information for students
The national exam (180 ECTS) includes studies for bachelors of nursing, public health nurse, midwifery and paramedic as well as deaconess degree students.
The purpose of the national examination of core competence in nursing (180 ECTS) is to ensure that all graduating nurses have the competence of a nurse responsible for general nursing (180 ECTS) in accordance with the EU directive.
The student participates in the exam after completing approximately 180 ECTS credits. The exam is part of the approved completion of the course and therefore the exam must be completed before graduation.
The degree certificate includes a national final exam performance clause for the student.
Instructions related to the national exam before the test:
You will need your own computer and a computer power cord with you for the test. You can borrow a computer from the school on time by contacting the lobby hosts.
In addition, you will need a pen, eraser, sharpener and photo ID.
Eating snacks is prohibited during the test. You will get a concept for calculating medical bills from the teacher. When calculating invoices, you can use a calculator.
Log in to the DigiCampus website with your haka credentials no later than the day before the exam.
Logins will appear here.
LAUREA-TIKKURILA-SHOSAA-2024-EN
Enrollment Key: Songbird24
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Approved/ Failed
Theory exam:
pass: at least 65 points, or 65% of the maximum (100 points)
fail: less than 65 points
Medication calculations:
pass 5/5 points
fail: less than 5 points
The student must pass both the theory test and the medical calculus test in order to pass the Nurse´s Core Competences (180 Ects) National Exam.
Retakes are carried out on the general retake days of the campuses and enrollment is done from Intra.
Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 09.04.2023
Timing
28.04.2023 - 30.06.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
0 op
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare
Teachers
- Mia Poikolainen
Teacher in charge
Mia Poikolainen
Groups
-
SNV220SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S20, Tikkurila
-
CCS222SYComplementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S22, Health and welfare
-
SNV221KNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, K21, Tikkurila
Teaching methods
Theory exam
Medication calculation exam
Location and time
Timetable in Pakki
Exam is on Digicampus
Learning materials and recommended literature
Written down in Digicampus
Content and scheduling
The structure of the National exam:
The national test consists of two parts. In the theory exam, the questions are statements, multiple choice, gap-fill or combination assignments, and case assignments. Theoretical exam contains 100 questions about the nurse's competence requirements:
1. Professionalism and ethics
2. Client-centred care
3. Communication and multi-professionalism
4. Health promotion
5. Leadership and professional co-operation skills of the employee
6. Information technology and documentation
7. Guidance and education competence and supporting self-care
8. Clinical nursing
9. Evidence-based practice, utilization of research knowledge and decision-making
10. Entrepreneurship and development
11. Quality management
12. Service system of health care and social welfare services
13. Patient and client safety
The second part of the national exam consists of different drug calculation assignments: dosage calculations, infusion calculations, mixture and solution calculations and gas calculations.
At the end of the exams, there are few questions about your background information. You will also be asked for feedback on the exam and exam arrangements. Background information, time spent on the exams, exam success and feedback on the exam and exam arrangements will be collected nationwide. Information will be collected anonymously. The results compiled from the data are reported in such a way that individual respondent cannot be identified. Based on the feedback and results, exams and exam arrangements can be further developed.
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
Approver/ Failed
Theory exam:
pass: at least 65 points, or 65% of the maximum (100 points)
fail: less than 65 points
Drug calculations:
- pass 5/5 points ( all problems are correctly calculated)
- fail: less than 5 points