Basics of Clinical Nursing (7 cr)

Objective

The student is able to
- apply research information and recommendations in supporting patient’s functional capacity, and caring for htheir basic needs and vital functions
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology when rationalizing the methods supporting patient´s vital function
- justify, implement and interpret the main diagnostic tests and procedures required in monitoring patient´s vital functions as part of their care
- describe the main content of nutrition recommendations for different age and target groups and implement the recommendations in patient care
- describe factors that increase the risk of malnutrition and the principles of its prevention
- describe the principles and methods used in recognising and assessing patient´s pain, and implementing non-pharmacological pain management
- describe the responsibility and good practices in promoting patient and client safety
- implement aseptic techniques and apply the principles of infection control
- work ergonomically and use the available aids to transfer patients and prevent falls
- recognise a lifeless patient and perform basic resuscitation
- prepare a dead body with dignity
- support and assist significant others after death
- take samples and guide the patient while taking samples
- apply the nursing process when documenting in the patient information system and assess the relevancy, consistency and quality of the documented data
- act in First Aid situatios

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Kozier, Erb, Berman, Snyder, Harvey & Morgan-Samuel ( 2012). Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, process and practice. (Applicable parts will be discussed during orientation)
Study units Canvas workspace material
Lecture material

Toteutustapa

Part 1. Basic of nursing care theory 3cr / Riikka Mulder
Part 2. Basic of nursing care workshops 2cr / Riikka Mulder, Marina Arvonen
Part 3. First Aid theory & workshops 0,5 / Annikki Päällysaho
Part 4. Bioanalytics workshop / Riikka Mulder
Part 5. Documentation theory & workshop 1cr / Marina Arvonen
Part 6. Basic care simulations / Riikka Mulder & Marina Arvonen

Lecture and workshops dates and times are available in Pakki.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Schedule is available in Pakki.

Completion alternatives

none

Student workload

1cr = 27 hours of student’s work

Part 1. Basic of nursing care theory 3cr = 81 hours of student work
- lectures 24 h
- exam 2 h
- independent work 55 h
Part 2. Basic of nursing care workshops 2cr = 54 hours of student work:
- workshops 36 h
- independent 18 h
Part 3. First Aid theory & workshops 0,5 = 13 h of student work
- online course 5 h
- workshop 8h
Part 4. Bioanalytics workshop
- hours included in the part 2.
Part 5. Documentation theory & workshop 1cr = 27 hours of student work:
- theory 8h
- workshop 5,5 h
- independent 13,5h
Part 6. Basic care simulations
- hours included into the part 2.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Core content :
- Bioanalytics theory and workshops
- Health and functional capacity as concepts (ICF, definition by THL), methods for supporting physical, psychological and social functional capacity, TOIMIA Functioning Measures Database (Toimia-tietokanta)
- Prevention and control of infections, including aseptic techniques in nursing and minor procedures
- Assessment and support of basic needs and vital functions (breathing, circulation, fluid balance, temperature, enteral nutrition, elimination, mobility, skin care, sleep)
--- ABCDE model, NEWS scoring
--- Assisting with mobility and feeding (incl. NG tube), use of helping aids, ergonomics
--- Prevention of pressure ulcers
--- Basic resuscitation (PPE+D) - tähän tuli muutos
- Nutrition
--- National nutrition recommendations targeted at different age groups and their application in the client’s food-related behaviour
--- Weight monitoring data as part of care
--- Tests measuring nutritional status (MUST, NRS) and the interpretation and application of their results in treatment; identifying malnutrition
--- Sufficient nutrition intake for the patient, monitoring of food and fluid consumption and assessing individual needs
- Most common clinical procedures and diagnostic tests: catheterisation, taking blood and urine samples, measuring blood pressure and saturation
- Pain treatment
--- Pain mechanisms
--- Pain identification, assessment and using pain scales
--- Non-pharmacological methods of pain treatment, self-care products for pain
Signs of death, basic nursing care before death, preparing a dead body and supporting the significant others

Evaluation scale

H-5