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Nursing Care of Seriously Ill and Palliative PatientsLaajuus (5 cr)

Study unit code: SH00BT07

Credits

5 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • SH Virtuaali
  • Anne Kokko
  • Meri Vuorinen
  • Pia Lahtinen
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Anne Kokko

Groups
  • SHG223KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Mia Poikolainen
  • Silja Laitila
Teacher in charge

Mia Poikolainen

Groups
  • STV223KA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Mia Poikolainen
  • Silja Laitila
Teacher in charge

Marina Arvonen

Groups
  • SHV223KN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K23, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

19.05.2025 - 25.05.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Minna Pulli
  • Sanna Mikkola
  • Katja Laukkanen
  • Terhi Hautaviita
Teacher in charge

Sanna Mikkola

Groups
  • SHB223KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuototeutus, K23, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Virpi Valkama
  • Anne Makkonen
  • Anu Elorinne
  • Elina Pajakoski
Teacher in charge

Anne Makkonen

Groups
  • SHF223KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Lohja

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHP2), Laurea Porvoo (Finnish)
Teachers
  • SH Virtuaali
  • Maija Aho
  • Anu Sinisalo
Teacher in charge

Anu Sinisalo

Groups
  • SHP223KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K23, Porvoo

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

10.01.2025 - 28.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Silja Laitila
  • Mia Poikolainen
Teacher in charge

Mia Poikolainen

Groups
  • SHV222SN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, S22, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Teaching methods

Orientation (compulsory attendance)
Lectures
Group work
Independent Canvas work
Simulation (required)
MAPA Recap (required)

Module Nursing of Seriously Ill Patients 2,5 ECTS
Mapa refresher course 0,5 ECTS
Module Palliative Care Nursing 2 ECTS

N.B! Canvas opens approximately two weeks before the start of the implementation (pre-assignment in Canvas) Answering is part of the approved completion of the course.

Location and time

Tikkurila Campus

Alternative completion methods of implementation

It is not possible to fully credit the course with previous studies. The theoretical studies of the palliative part of the course can be recognised as evidence of competence in previous studies. Contact the teacher in charge of the course in this case. Orientation is still mandatory for everyone.

Students workload

5 cr = 135h

Nursing of a seriously ill patient 2,5 ECTS credits

-Pre-assignment before the first lecture of the course!!!
-Orientation lecture (campus) 4h, debriefing of the preliminary assignment, instructions for the assignments included in the course. Mandatory attendance!
--simulation (mandatory attendance) 8h
ICF mission
Seminar 8h

-MAPA 8h


Palliative Care Nursing 2 ECTS
- lectures 4 x4h close/zoom
-ethics discussion (canvas)
-the task and presentation of symptom treatment
-Facing death mission
-Palliative YleSh exam (campus) 1,5h

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Nursing of a seriously ill person
- ICF group work evaluation Failed, T1 - K5
- simulations PASS/FAILED
-independent tasks PASS/FAILED
- MAPA PASS/FAILED

Palliative nursing

-independent assignments and presentation PASS/FAILED
ylesh exam, evaluation Failed, T1 - K5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

10.01.2025 - 31.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anu Elorinne
  • Sanna Mikkola
  • Katja Laukkanen
  • Terhi Hautaviita
Teacher in charge

Sanna Mikkola

Groups
  • SHB222SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

08.01.2025 - 28.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Silja Laitila
  • Mia Poikolainen
Teacher in charge

Mia Poikolainen

Groups
  • SHV222SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Teaching methods

Orientation (compulsory attendance)
Lectures
Group work
Independent Canvas work
Simulation (required)
MAPA Recap (required)

Module Nursing of Seriously Ill Patients 2,5 ECTS
Mapa refresher course 0,5 ECTS
Module Palliative Care Nursing 2 ECTS

N.B! Canvas opens approximately two weeks before the start of the implementation (pre-assignment in Canvas) Answering is part of the approved completion of the course.

Location and time

Tikkurila Campus

Alternative completion methods of implementation

It is not possible to fully credit the course with previous studies. The theoretical studies of the palliative part of the course can be recognised as evidence of competence in previous studies. Contact the teacher in charge of the course in this case. Orientation is still mandatory for everyone.

Students workload

5 cr = 135h

Nursing of a seriously ill patient 2,5 ECTS credits

-Pre-assignment before the first lecture of the course!!!
-Orientation lecture (campus) 4h, debriefing of the preliminary assignment, instructions for the assignments included in the course. Mandatory attendance!
--simulation (mandatory attendance) 8h
ICF mission
Seminar 8h

-MAPA 8h


Palliative Care Nursing 2 ECTS
- lectures 4 x4h close/zoom
-ethics discussion (canvas)
-the task and presentation of symptom treatment
-Facing death mission
-Palliative YleSh exam (campus) 1,5h

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Nursing of a seriously ill person
- ICF group work evaluation Failed, T1 - K5
- simulations PASS/FAILED
-independent tasks PASS/FAILED
- MAPA PASS/FAILED

Palliative nursing

-independent assignments and presentation PASS/FAILED
ylesh exam, evaluation Failed, T1 - K5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • Anne Kokko
  • Pia Lahtinen
  • Kirsi Leinonen
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Leinonen

Groups
  • SHG222SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Minna Nikula
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Kaija Marttila
  • Kirsi Leinonen
Teacher in charge

Anne Kokko

Groups
  • STG222SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 06.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • Anne Kokko
  • Pia Lahtinen
  • Kaija Marttila
  • Kirsi Leinonen
Teacher in charge

Anne Kokko

Groups
  • SHG222SA2
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Otaniemi, ryhmä 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 01.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Makkonen
  • Anu Elorinne
  • Aila Peippo
  • Elina Pajakoski
Teacher in charge

Anne Makkonen

Groups
  • SHF222SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Lohja

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

25.11.2024 - 22.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHP2), Laurea Porvoo (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Maija Aho
  • Hanna Aaltonen
  • Anu Sinisalo
Teacher in charge

Anu Sinisalo

Groups
  • SHP222SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Porvoo

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

07.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Silja Laitila
  • Mia Poikolainen
Teacher in charge

Marina Arvonen

Groups
  • SHV222SA2
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S22, Tikkurila, ryhmä 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Anne Kokko
  • Pia Lahtinen
  • Kirsi Leinonen
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Leinonen

Groups
  • SHG222KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K22, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Porvoo, sote

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHP2), Laurea Porvoo (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Maija Aho
  • Hanna Aaltonen
  • Anu Sinisalo
Teacher in charge

Anu Sinisalo

Groups
  • SHP222KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K22, Porvoo

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 05.08.2024

Timing

21.08.2024 - 30.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Annika Kallio
  • Mia Poikolainen
  • Irene Latva-Korpela
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
  • Eija Söderlund
Teacher in charge

Sanna Kuivalainen

Groups
  • STV222KN
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Teaching methods

The study module consists of two modules and includes a common orientation (mandatory attendance), five teaching sessions, simulations, independent assignments, active participation in Canvas discussions, medication calculations and a MAPA revision course.

Module: Nursing Care for Seriously Ill Patients (3 ECTS) by Mia Poikolainen
MAPA Revision Course by Eija Söderlund
Nursing Care for Palliative Patients (2 ECTS) by Sanna Kuivalainen
Lääkelaskutenttu (Mia Poikolainen)

NOTE: Canvas will open approximately two weeks before the start of the implementation (pre-assignment in Canvas).
MAPA workshops: Bring the MAPA workbook you received earlier to the workshop. Also, wear comfortable clothing for the practice.

Location and time

Tikkurila Campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

Nursing care of seriously ill patient:
Duodecim Oppiportti - verkkokurssit.
Hotus-vakavasti sairaan potilaan hoitosuositukset
KäypäHoito suositukset

Nursing Care of palliative patient:
Saarto, T. ym. (toim.) 2015. Palliatiivinen hoito.. Duodecim Oppiportti.
Palliatiivinen hoito ja saattohoito.. Käypä hoito -suositus 2019.
Saarto, T. & asiantuntijatyöryhmä. 2017. Palliatiivisen hoidon ja saattohoidon järjestäminen.
Terveyskylä, Palliatiivinen talo

Important dates

Orientation on August 21, 2024 (mandatory):
The pre-assignment in Canvas will open by August 7, 2024, giving you two weeks to complete it. Group divisions will be made on the orientation day.

Simulations and MAPA studies are mandatory; please refer to the schedule for specific dates.

Students workload

Course: Nursing Care for Seriously Ill Patients (3 ECTS) = 81 op
Pre-assignment (8 hours)
Orientation lecture (on campus): 4 hours, mandatory attendance.
Experiential expert lecture: 2 hours
Lecturer’s lecture + medication calculations 16 hours
Simulation: 4 hours per student (mandatory attendance)
Course assignment: 27 hours
Online course: 16 hours

Palliative Nursing Care (2 ECTS) = 54 hours
Lectures: 10 hours
Ethical discussion (Canvas): 6 hours
Symptom management task: 10 hours
Coping with death task: 6 hours
Palliative YleSh test (on campus): 2 hours
Exam preparation: 20 hours

MAPA (Management of Aggressive Behavior) Training: 8 hours

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 29.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Hyvinkää, sote

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anu Elorinne
  • Sanna Mikkola
  • Katja Laukkanen
  • Terhi Hautaviita
Teacher in charge

Sanna Mikkola

Groups
  • SHB222KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuototeutus, K22, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 13.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Lohja, sote

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Makkonen
  • Anu Elorinne
  • Aila Peippo
  • Elina Pajakoski
  • Kirsi Halttunen
Teacher in charge

Anne Makkonen

Groups
  • SHF222KA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K22, Lohja

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 30.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Annika Kallio
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Mia Poikolainen
  • Silja Laitila
Teacher in charge

Marina Arvonen

Groups
  • SHV222KN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, K22, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

12.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Hyvinkää, sote

Campus

Laurea Hyvinkää

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHB2), Laurea Hyvinkää (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sanna Mikkola
  • Katja Laukkanen
  • Terhi Hautaviita
Teacher in charge

Sanna Mikkola

Groups
  • SHB221SN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, S21, Hyvinkää

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

12.01.2024 - 31.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Lohja, sote

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Makkonen
  • Anu Elorinne
  • Aila Peippo
  • Kirsi Halttunen
Teacher in charge

Anne Makkonen

Groups
  • SHF221SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Lohja

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

09.01.2024 - 07.06.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Sanna Kuivalainen
  • Eija Söderlund
  • Ulla Jauhiainen
Teacher in charge

Marina Arvonen

Groups
  • SHV221SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Terveydenhoitajakoulutus (STG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Anne Kokko
  • Minna Nikula
  • Tiina Putkuri
  • Kirsi Leinonen
  • Kaija Marttila
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Leinonen

Groups
  • STG221SA
    Terveydenhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Miska Mustonen
  • Anne Kokko
  • Pia Lahtinen
  • Kaija Marttila
  • Kirsi Leinonen
Teacher in charge

Kirsi Leinonen

Groups
  • SHG221SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Annika Kallio
  • Eija Söderlund
Teacher in charge

Marina Arvonen

Groups
  • SHV221SN
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, päivätoteutus, S21, Tikkurila

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 22.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Porvoo, sote

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHP2), Laurea Porvoo (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Maija Aho
  • Hanna Aaltonen
  • Anu Sinisalo
Teacher in charge

Anu Sinisalo

Groups
  • SHP221SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S21, Porvoo

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Tikkurila

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHV2), Laurea Tikkurila (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Marina Arvonen
  • Maija Aho
  • Hanna Aaltonen
  • Anu Sinisalo
Teacher in charge

Marina Arvonen

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- use evidence-based information and recommendations in decision-making related to nursing care of seriously ill or palliative care patients
- apply their knowledge of serious illnesses when supporting the patient's functional capacity, rehabilitation and coping
- identify the needs and special features related to interation and guidance when the patient is seriously ill
- describe the significance of suffering, quality of life and the overall treatment in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- describe the procedures and principles related to the confirmation of death
- describe the importance of the significant others in the care of seriously ill patients and the methods of supporting them
- implement rehabilitation and coping of a seriously ill patient as part of a multiprofessional network
- analyse the support given to seriously ill patient in rehabilitation and coping in a client-oriented care and care impact perspectives
- describe the special features associated with medication treatment of seriously ill or palliative patients
- utilise the evidence-based information and recommendations in the care of seriously ill or palliative patients
- analyse ethical and legal perspectives related to the end of life
- integrate their own personal competence as set out in the national competence requirements for nurses

Grading scale

H-5