Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- realistically evaluate their abilities to form a professional interaction relationship with clients
- observe and assess changes in vital function and act accordingly
- apply the basics of safe pharmaceutical care
- implement enteral, parenteral and topical drug administration
- administer first aid

Teaching methods

Part 1: Basics of nursing care 2 2 cr - Zoom Lessons
Part 2: Basics of Medication treatment 2 - Zoom Lessons
Part 3: Medication Calculations 1 cr - Zoom or Contact Lessons + medication calculation workshops

According to Laurea guidelines, 22.3. - 16.4.2021 only essential workshops are allowed as contact on school campus.
Student will be informed if the lessons can be arranged on campus.

Location and time

Spring 2021 at Laurea Tikkurila campus . Schedule for the studyunit will available in Pakki!

Medication Treatment re-takes on general examination days in May 2021.
Medication calculations re-takes on will be informed later

Learning materials and recommended literature

•Kozier B & Erb, G & Berman, A. Snyder, s. 7th or 8th edition. FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING. Concepts, Process, and Practice. Pearson, Prentice Hall. - parts / page numbers will be informed in the course orientation / 1. lecture.
•Boyd, C. 2013. Student Survival Skills : Medicine Management Skills for Nurses (e-book, available in ebrary).
•Student Survival Skills : Calculation Skills for Nurses 2013 by Boyd, Claire. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ( E-book available free of charge via school library. Link will be provided later)
•Other study material will be given by the lecturer

Students workload

Part 1: 2cr = 54 h of student work, Lectures 32 h, Exam 2h, Independent work 16h
Part 2. 2cr =54 h of student work , Lectures 20h, Exam 2 h, Independent work 32 h
Part 3.1 cr = 27h of student work, Lectures 12h, Exam 2h, Independes

Content and scheduling

Part 1: Basics of nursing care 2 2cr
-Decision making and documentation
-Elimination (Bowel movement)
-Catheterization
-Circulation
-Nutrition
Part 2: Basics of medication treatment 2 cr
Part 3: Medication calculations 1 cr

Further information for students

At least 80% attendace is needed to be able to complete the course. If a student is absent from a contact lesson (20%) they will have to do a make up assignment to show their understanding of the subject matter.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

Part 1. Exam, numeric evaluation T1-K5
Part 2. Exam,numeric evaluation T1 - K5
Part 3.Pass/ fail / re-do

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

-The student is able to apply professional concepts
-The student is able to use acquired nursing intervention methods and models
-The student is able to consider clients in their actions

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

-The student is able to apply professional concepts systematically
-The student is able to apply acquired nursing intervention methods and models diversely
-The student is able act professional and ethically in client situations

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

-The student is able to apply professional concepts systematically
-The student is able to apply acquired nursing intervention methods and models diversely
-The student is able act professional and ethically in client situ