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Basics of Acute Care Nursing (3 cr)

Code: SN00BS34-3014

General information


Enrollment
18.05.2026 - 24.05.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
SH Otaniemi Virtuaali
SH 3 Virtuaali
Teacher in charge
Anu Sinisalo
Groups
SNV225SN
Degree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S25, Laurea Tikkurila
Study unit
SN00BS34

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyse the factors causing changes in basic vital functions and the effect of these changes in on the patient's health
- explain how to systematically assess the need for treatment of patients in need of urgent care and implement main clinical tests and treatment procedures required by the patient’s condition
- combine and analyse information received from different sources about the patient's condition
- use research information and recommendations to justify decisions made in acute care
- prioritise treatment procedures related to patient care and assess the response of treatment in acute care nursing
- start basic patient monitoring
- know how to analyse the significance of comprehensive and timely documentation and reporting in the treatment of acute patients
- describe and plan how care technology is used in nursing of an acutely ill patient
- understand the principles of communication and teamwork in acute nursing
- understand the risks related to patient and occupational safety in acute care nursing and is able to describe how to ensure the safety of their activities
- describe the support need an acutely ill patient and their significant others
- analyse and evaluate their own self-regulation methods in the handling of demanding and stressful situations

Evaluation scale

H-5

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