Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the growth and developmental stages of clients of different ages and transition phases in families
- describe the normal course of pregnancy and giving birth as well as medical grounds for care given during them
- describe the main illnesses in children, adolescents and the elderly as well as the medical grounds for treatment
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing of children, families, people of working age and the elderly
- identify factors that safeguard the health and well-being of clients or increase their vulnerability of different ages and their significant others
- promote the interaction, participation and rehabilitation of vulnerable and multicultural clients and their significant others in the care process
- evaluate the social (services) and health care service processes of vulnerable client groups and provide guidance on the use of services for these clients
- plan, implement and evaluate groupguidance on health and well-being
- analyse special needs related to multicultural client relationships and immigration in social welfare and health care
- recognise social security benefits and possibilities available to clients of different ages and their significant others

Teaching methods

The orientation will be held on 16.8.2021. The study unit includes 2 YleSH exams (Nursing Skills Practice test and Gerontological theory test).

Part 1. FAMILY NURSING 6 cr
Part 2. ADULT AND ELDERLY CARE 4 cr

Both parts include: activating and participatory contact teaching, case work, workshop and simulations, online assignments and flipped learning, team learning.

SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE STILL POSSIBLE!

Exchange students may participate in the studies. The teaching language is mainly Finnish, English is used in the materials.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Examples of the study materials:
Storvik,S.; ym.2015. Lapsen ja nuoren hoitotyö. Helsinki:Sanoma Pro.
Berger, K., S., 2017. The Developing Person Trough the Life Span.New York: Worth publishers.
Ikonen 2015. Kehittyvä kotihoito.
Iäkkäiden kaatumisten ehkäisy Ikinä opas. Opas 16, Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos 2016. 4. painos
Kelo S., Launiemi H., Takaluoma M., Tiittanen H. 2015. Ikääntynyt ihminen ja hoitotyö. 1. painos. SanomaPro Oy.
Hallikainen M, Mönkäre R, Nukari T (toim). 2017. Muistisairaan hoidon hyvät käytännöt. Helsinki : Duodecim.
Paavilainen , E.. ym., 2015. Lasten kaltoinkohtelun tunnistaminen ja siihen puuttuminen -hoitotyön suositus
Surakka ym. 2015. Palliatiivinen hoitotyö : parantumattomasti sairas ja hänen perheensä.
Saarto, T, Hänninen J, Antikainen R, Vainio A. 2015,Palliatiivinen hoito. 3. uud. Painos. Helsinki : Duodecim
Syväoja & Äijälä 2009. Hoidon tarpeen arvioiminen (osat A ja B).

Muu opintomateriaali jaetaan kurssin edetessä.

Important dates

Module IV studies Orientation 16.8.2021

Part 1. FAMILY NURSING 6 op
- Children's medication calculations 9.9 at 10.15-11.30
- Pediatrics online test I 31.8.2021, II 22.9.2021 and III 17.10.2021
- Gynecology and obstetrics online test I 31.8.2021, II 30.9.2021 ja III 31.10.2021
- YleSH Nursing Skills Practice test 11.10 and 13.10.2021
- Pediatrics written learning assignment 22.10.2021

Osa 2. ADULT AND ELDERLY CARE 4 cr
- Happy Golden Days -webinair 6.10.2021
- Geriatrics: I 5.9.2021, II 9.10.2021 ja III 12.11.2021 (IV 31.7.2021)
- Gerontological theory test 12.10.2021

Students workload

Part 1. Family nursing 6 cr = 162h of students workload
- Contact lessons
- Workshops
- Online and independent work

Part 2. Adult and elderly care 4 cr =108h student’s work
- Lessons 28h
- Workshops 16h
- Theory test 1h
- Independent work 63h

Content and scheduling

Part 1: FAMILY NURSING 4 cr, Teachers Salla Kivelä & Kati Saarinen
- Family and child nursing
- Normal physical and socio-emotional development of the child
- Pediatrics and childcare
- Pediatric medication and pain management
- Child Protection and Welfare
- Gynecology and Obstetrics, Women's health

Part 2: ADULT AND ELDERLY CARE 4 cr, Teacher Sanna Soini and ?
- Adult heath and welfare
- Palliative care
- Dementias

Further information for students

Active participation in teaching. With active participation, you can increase your number if necessary.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

More detailed evaluation criteria are announced and reviewed in the Orientation. Absence practices and replacements are discussed at the beginning of the studies

Part 1 (K5-T1, Fail)
- Written Pediatric Learning assignment Fail-K5 (group assignment).
- Workshops: Accepted/Fail (Compulsory attendance).
- Medication calculation exam Pass/Fail. Must be completed before placement IV.
- Pediatric online course: Accepted/Redo (individual assignment)
- Gynecology and obstetrics online course: Accepted/Redo (individual assignment)
- YleSH Nursing Skills Practice test Pass/Fail

Part 2 (K5-T1 / Fail)
- Workshops: Accepted/Fail (Compulsory attendance)
- Geriatric online course: Accepted/Redo (individual assignment)
- YleSH Elderly test: T1-K5/Fail

See Laurea's evaluation criteria, difficulty level II: https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/studentEn_studyperformancesandevaluation/Jaetut%20asiakirjat/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students.pdf

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

In the evaluation, we follow the general evaluation criteria of Laurea University of Applied Sciences, level II

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- Use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- Report and communicate in a professional manner
- Act independently taking into account the operating environment
- Take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- Describe the significance of his/her actions for successful cooperation
- Describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

- Critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
- Propose creative solutions at work
- Promote professional cooperation and enhance customer and partner relationships
- Act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- Describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

- Analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
- Evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- Anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners
- Evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- Evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team