Professional Development in Practice 5. (7 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- assess the need for treatment of different age clients using versatile clinical research and data collection methods
- make independent decisions when implementing treatment that responds to the patient’s care needs
- direct the client to the right place of care at the right time or guide the patient to carry out self-care at home
- safely implement minor procedures required in nursing work
- use care technology and monitoring, research and treatment methods as part of patient care
- use electronic services and digital solutions in the care of a patient and to support decision-making
- implement successful interactive and service situations on the phone and online with the patients and their significant others
- guide clients with self-care and as users of digital services, as producers and holders of their health data
- consciously manage, organise and prioritise their own activities also in unexpected and complex situations occurring at work and with patients
- apply versatile self-regulation methods in the handling of demanding and stressful situations
- examine patient care, the work community and their own activities critically from client-oriented, evidence-based and impact perspectives
- make suggestions to improve patient care and work community activities
- communicate fairly fluently and spontaneously with patients and their significant others in Finnish
- work well in nursing environment using Finnish language

Content

Theme: Assessment of the need for treatment and clinical examination of the patient, using digital services and remote technology as part of the patient's care path, the client’s service and treatment experience as a starting point for development

LbD assignment during placement: Evidence-based nursing.
- Describing and analysing customer experience and service path and presenting justified development proposals at the workplace.

Materials

Module 5 Theory Studies and Medication Calculations

Teaching methods

Internship placements are primarily reserved through Jobiili. Ensure that your CV is up to date. Make sure it includes all the internships you have completed, the skills you have learned, and your goals for the upcoming internship. If you notice that your internship placement has not been approved, contact the course teacher.

Carefully review the requirements listed by the internship site on Jobiili well in advance and comply with them, such as ordering a VRK card, vaccinations, required studies, etc.

During the internship, a joint evaluation discussion will be arranged for the mid-term evaluation. The goals should be written during the first week.

Employer connections

Module 5 LbD task

Completion alternatives

You can complete this internship as a paid practice if you have enough credits. The required number of credits is usually 140. See the detailed instructions for completing the internship as a substitute nurse on Canvas

Student workload

The hours completed during the internship;
- Internship 175,5 hours
- Task 13,5 hours

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed