Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the main concepts and the operating environments of nursing
- have a professional discussion on the core values in nursing and on the application of the ethical principles of the profession
- explain the importance of the main acts and regulations governing social welfare and health care
- plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and activities of daily living under guidance
- document nursing according to the national model under guidance
- apply methods and operational models that promote patient safety and occupational safety in patient care

Teaching methods

STUDY UNIT OBJECTIVES
Describe the main concepts and the operating environments of nursing
Have a professional discussion on the core values in nursing and on the application of the ethical principles of the profession
Explain the importance of the main acts and regulations governing social welfare and health care
Realistically evaluate their abilities to form a professional interaction relationship with clients
Apply methods and operational models that promote patient safety and occupational safety in patient care

Location and time

Laurea Tikkurila 2.9-14.10.2020

Learning materials and recommended literature

MATERIAL FOR THE COURSE IS FOUND IN OPTIMA.

Important dates

2.9.2020 12.30-14.00
7.9.2020 9.00-11.30
8.9.2020 9.00-14.00 SIMULATION
10.9.2020 12.30-15.00
14.9.2020 9.00-11.00
15.9.2020 9.00-11.00
17.9.2020 9.00-15.00
28.9.2020 9.00-11.00
30.9.2020 12.00-15.00 Group work presentations
1.10.2020 12.00-15.00 Theory Basic patient nursing care
8.10.2020 9-12 exam. 13.00-15.30 Hygiene & Asepsis

14.10.2020 9-15 Simulation

Students workload

STUDENT WORKLOAD
1 cr = 27hours of student´s work time

Part 1+ 2: 5cr=135 h of student work. ( Lectures and Independent studying, exam, seminar day, and Workshop day)

Mandatory attendance to classes: if you are absent you will get extra questions in the exam from the theme discussed during your absence.
80% ATTENDANCE

Content and scheduling

PART 1
Basic care
Bed making
Prevention of pressure ulcer
Palleative care
Sleep snd rest
Nutrition/Feeding
Oral care
PART 2
Values and ethics in Nursing
Principles of nursing
Nursing environment & patient safety
Care models
Philosophy of nursing science
Evidence based nursing

Further information for students

GROUP WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Students will be divided into small groups of (2-3 students/group).
Each group will choose a topic.
Each group will prepare a presentation on their own topic.
The presentation is done on PowerPoint or any other method that your choose.
Assignment should be saved before the presentation seminar in your optima workspace under the folder Basics of nursing care 1 > Part 1:Basics of nursing care > Basics of nursing care return box, which is available for the entire group.
References must be available for the audience.
Besides the theoretical presentation, the groups will demonstrate their skills in own topic to the rest of the group.
The groups can get guidance for the presentation from the teachers.
Some care equipment/supplies are available in school. Each group should ensure that they have all needed supplies/equipment/tools before the presentation starts.
Presentations should last around 20 minutes, plus five minutes for comments and questions.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

EXAM 1.10.2020 12-15(MT)
graded TI-K5

RETAKE DAYS

Retake 1. 19.10.2020 12-15.00 (MT)
Retake 2. 4.11.2020 9-12 (MT)