Professional Development in Practice 7. (15 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the nurse’s responsibilities in the overall care of several patients*
- prioritise and manage their own work during a work shift
- find methods to manage challenging interactive situations in patient care and in the work community
- assess the development areas of their professional competence realistically and diversely based on the competence requirements for nurses
- recognise the workload factors of the work when starting to work as a nurse and find ways to reduce the workload**
- understand extensively spoken and written Finnish in nursing environment
- communicates fluently and spontaneously with patients and their significant others

The learning objectives have been modified starting on 1 January 2025:
*The verb 'assume' has been replaced with 'describe'
** 'during the transition phase' has been removed form the end of the sentence

Content

Theme: Nurse's responsibility, independent decision-making and management of your own work

Placement assignment: Assessing your competence and create a competence portfolio

Location and time

Implemented in different nursing environments chosen by the student,

Teaching methods

Professional Development in Practice 7 15cr

Completion alternatives

Professional development in practice 7 can be completed as a paid practice in any nursing environment of your choice. Read more information on paid practice in Workseed.

Student workload

1cr = 27 hours of student workload
15cr = 405
8 hours for placement assignment
397 hours completed in the units.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE, INFORMATION SEARCH AND REPORTING:
- use key professional concepts when explaining different work practices and situations
- search for information from different sources
- reporting
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND WORKING LIFE DEVELOPMENT:
- act under guidance using the skills and methods being studied
- act with clients and/or partners
- accept guidance
TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY:
- act as a member of a group
- plan the progress of one's own work and use of time under guidance
- act safely and in accordance with professional ethical principles
- follow the instructions and rules given

Content scheduling

Placement is 10 weeks, 5 days/ week, 7,5-8hours/ day

The student should inform the unit immediately if they are sick and also the supervising teacher.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed