Nursing of Patients in Intensive Care and Care Environment (5op)

Tavoitteet

The Student is able to
- describe how the vital functions of a patient in intensive care can be anticipated and assessed
- plan and select methods for the examination, observation and maintenance of the vital functions of a patient in intensive care in a patient-centred nursing and taking into account the needs of different patients and patient groups
- plan and apply the psychological support and guidance of patients in emergency care and their family in a patient-centred nursing
- describe the physical, psychological and social rehabilitation of a patient in intensive care and plan support for rehabilitation in a patient-centred nursing
- use different methods of documentation and reporting related to the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe the development needs for the care and service paths of a patient in intensive care and plan evidence-based nursing procedures to improve the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of intensive patient care
- critically analyse and develop one's own competence in the care of a patient in intensive care
- describe ethical problems and act according to ethical principles in the intensive care environment

Toteutustapa

Intensive care is the medical specialty that supports critically ill patients. Examples of the content of this study unit:
-ICU environment and its special features
-Patient and Family perspectives in crisis situation
-Planning, implementing and evaluating treatment for intensive care patients, as well as decision-making in nursing care

The course is implemented through lessons, workshops, independent studying and exam.

Compulsory attendance: workshop
Compulsory attendance to 80 % of the theoretical lectures (at least 4/5 lectures, on top of this 1 lecture can be covered by an assingment)

It is strongly recommended that you plan your possible other studies, practice and work in such a way that you can participate in the lectures. Lectures will not be recorded.

This study unit is a complementary study unit. It is advisable to select this course towards the end of your academic program. However, the minimum expectation is that you have completed the 3rd module in order to enroll in this study unit.

Aika ja paikka

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Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials will be in Canvas

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence."

Further information in the student intranet.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

Not on this course

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

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Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

Is offered to exchange student

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 133,5 hours of students work

Lisätiedot

“Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies. If the student has a justified reason for not attending the first contact teaching session or for not notifying the teacher of their intention to be involved in studies in the manner required by the teacher, the student must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation in the studies. Their registration for the study unit will be rejected, of the student does not notify the teacher of being absent from the first contact teaching session or the reason for their absence cannot be considered justified, Another student who is in line for the study unit can be selected in their place”.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The course is evaluated numerically. The grade is determined on the basis of the exam, which will be graded with the numerical scale 1-5.

Active participation and interest in topic in lectures and workshops can raise the grade by +1

Hylätty (0)

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.”