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Basics of Clinical Nursing (7 cr)

Code: SN00BS18-3003

General information


Enrollment
23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 cr
Local portion
7 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Campus
Laurea Porvoo
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing (SNP2), Laurea Porvoo
Teachers
Taina Heinonen
Maija Aho
Anu Haavisto
Teacher in charge
Maija Aho
Groups
SNP222SN
Degree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Porvoo
Study unit
SN00BS18

Learning outcomes

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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