Study Guide

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