Study Guide

Learning outcomes

TThe student is able to
- describe the normal development stages of a child and a young person and is able to support the development of healthy and sick children and young persons
- describe the most common illnesses in children and young people, assess the required care needs, investigations, provided care and follow-up.
- use evidence-based information and recommendations when justifying decision-making in nursing of children, young people and families
- describe the special features of a care relationship, interaction and guidance in nursing of children, young people and families
- describe the care and service paths of treating children and young people and the significance of multiprofessional team and network collaboration
- apply their knowledge of the most common disabilities when providing nursing care for children with disabilities

Teaching methods

NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 3 ECTS
Active and participatory lecture teaching, case-studying, workshops, online assignments and flipped learning, PBL, team-learning, YleSH pediatric nursing skills practice test and exams.

The schedule will be confirmed by the orientation of the studies.


PEDIATRICS ONLINE COURSE 1 ECTS
Online assignments independently and exam.

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Learning materials and recommended literature

• Canavan. A. & Arant. B. 2009. Diagnosis and Management of Dehydration in Children. Available: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1001/p692.html.
• Corkin, Doris; Clarke, Sonya; Liggett, Lorna. 2011. Care Planning in Children and Young People's Nursing. (E-book): Wiley-Blackwell.
• Coyne, Imelda; Timmins, Fiona; Neill, Freda. 2010. Clinical skills in children's nursing. Oxford University Press.
• Paediatric early warning system (PEWS). 2017. User manual. Available: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/clinical-strategy-and-programmes/pews-user-manual.pdf.
• Resuscitation Council. UK. 2015. The ABCDE Approach. Available: https://www.resus.org.uk/library/2015-resuscitation-guidelines/abcde-approach.
• Hany, Simon jr. Acute Laryngitis in Childhood. Available: https://cdn.gn1.link/iapo/manuals/17-4.pdf.
• Heiskanen-Kosma, T. 2019. Laryngitis in children. Available: https://www.ebm-guidelines.com/go/ebm/ebm00615.html.
• American Diabetes Association. 2020. 13. Children and Adolescents: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes?2020. Available: https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/43/Supplement_1/S163
• Leung, Alexander. 2003. Acute Abdominal Pain in Children. Available: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0601/p2321.html
• Pickering, Dianne, & Marsden, Janet. Techniques for aseptic dressing and procedures. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4579997/.

All materials found on the Canvas- workspace

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence are initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, the same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

More info about the demonstration of competence can be found in student intra.

Important dates

13.11.2023 Orientation (compulsory attendance)
Lectures at the campus (see the dates and times from your schedule/Tuudo)
Workshops (compulsory attendance)
Paediatrics online course (before practice)
15.12.2023 YleSH pediatric nursing skills practice test (National, compulsory attendance)
19.12.2023 Pediatric nursing exam or group assignment DL (decided in orientation as a group)

The implementation timetable is presented and confirmed in the orientation lecture.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “Students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”

Students workload

One credit equals approximately 27 hours of work performed by the student.

NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 3 ECTS x 27= 81h
Lectures and exam 18h
Workshops 8h
YleSH pediatric nursing skills practice test 4h
Independent studying (pre-assignments ~10h, prepare for an exam and practice skills test) 51h

PEDIATRICS ONLINE COURSE 1 ECTS /27 h
Online assignments independently and exam.

Content and scheduling

- Understanding and supporting the normal growth and development of children and young people
- Paediatrics
- Methods of nursing children and young people based on studies and recommendations?
- Most common intellectual disabilities and principles of supporting the functional capacity of a child with intellectual disabilities?
- Service paths and service systems in services for children, young people and families?

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of a Bachelor's level education.
Modules 1 and 2 studies must be mainly completed prior to this implementation.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies. (Laurea degree regulations).

Detailed evaluation criteria for the parts of the courses are indicated and presented in the course orientation.

NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES K5-T1, failed
-Pediatric nursing exam or assignment, K5-T1, failed
- YleSH- pediatric nursing skills test (PASS/FAIL)

PEDIATRICS:
Online exam PASS/FAIL

In this study unit, the assessment of the competencies will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

Professional practice and workplace development

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate the needs of customers and/or cooperation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional cooperation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or cooperation partners and for responding to their needs

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan their personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of their actions for successful co-operation
- describe their competence in relation to the learning outcomes

Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. Laurea provides examination retake dates. Students must register for these examinations no later than 10 days before the retake date. A failed exam or other study attainments can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt. (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which include appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Ouriginal is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.