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

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

Aika ja paikka

Spring 2019 semester. Mainly in Laurea Tikkurila Campus
Simulation workshops in Laurea Hyvinkää Campus (one simulation day/student).

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Recommended study material will be published later.

Toteutustapa

Contact lessons, lectures, workshops and simulation workshops.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 credits = 135 hours of student's work.