Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The students will be 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
observe and assess changes in vital function and act accordingly
realistically evaluate their abilities to form a professional interaction relationship with clients
document nursing according to the national model under guidance
apply methods and operational models that promote patient safety and occupational safety in patient care
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 4cr -Contact lessons
Part 2: Evidence based nursing 3cr- Contact lessons, independent group work
Part 3: Basics of medication treatment 2 cr -Contact and online
Part 4: Medication calculations 1 cr-Contact lessons + medication calculation workshops

Location and time

Autumn 2018 at Laurea Tikkurila campus. Schedule for the studyunit will available in Pakki!

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.
•Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice : A Practical Guide for Nursing by Hopp Lisa and Rittenmeyer Leslie (e-book, available on-line free of charge via school library) link will be provided later.
•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

1 cr = 27hours of student´s work time
Part 1. 4cr=108h of student work. Lectures:48hours , Exam 2 h, Independent work 58 h
Part 2: 3cr = 81h of student work, Lectures 36 h, Exam 2h, Independent studying 43h
Part 3. 2cr =54 h of student work , Lectures 20h, Exam 2 h, Independent work 32 h
Part 4.1 cr = 27h of student work, Lectures 12h, Exam 2h, Independent 13 h

Content and scheduling

Part 1: Basics of nursing care 4cr ( Emma Tamankag)
Part 2: Evidence based nursing 3cr (Emma Tamankag)
Part 3: Basics of medication treatment 2 cr (Mika Alastalo)
Part 4: Medication calculations 1 cr (Riikka Mulder)

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. Exam, online assignments,numeric evaluation T1 - K5
Part 4.Pass/ fail / re-do

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

-The student is unable to apply professional concepts
-The student is unable to use acquired nursing intervention methods and models
-The student is unable to take clients into account in their actions.

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 expertly
-The student is able to select appropriate nursing intervention methods and models for activities, and is able to justify his or her choices
-The student is able to act ethically in client-oriented ways and according to the situation