Study Guide

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional gerontological nursing care while taking into consideration the patient's age, life situation, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for aged patients and their next-of-kin facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions developed for gerontological and dementia nursing care to help, support and counsel aged patients and their next-of-kin.
-is able to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care for aged patients.
-is able to comply with aseptic practice.
-is able to support and promote aged people's and their next-of-kin's health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support aged patients and their next-of-kin in self-care and rehabilitation.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise gerontological nursing. eDrug Care Certificate. Assignments. Drug calculations.

Materials

Teaching material will be announced in the course implementation plan.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner or observe patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
- does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Gerontological Nursing
drug calculations

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional gerontological nursing care while taking into consideration the patient's age, life situation, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for aged patients and their next-of-kin facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions developed for gerontological and dementia nursing care to help, support and counsel aged patients and their next-of-kin.
-is able to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care for aged patients.
-is able to comply with aseptic practice.
-is able to support and promote aged people's and their next-of-kin's health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support aged patients and their next-of-kin in self-care and rehabilitation.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise gerontological nursing. eDrug Care Certificate. Assignments. Drug calculations.

Materials

Teaching material will be announced in the course implementation plan.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner or observe patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
- does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Gerontological Nursing
drug calculations

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional gerontological nursing care while taking into consideration the patient's age, life situation, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for aged patients and their next-of-kin facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions developed for gerontological and dementia nursing care to help, support and counsel aged patients and their next-of-kin.
-is able to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care for aged patients.
-is able to comply with aseptic practice.
-is able to support and promote aged people's and their next-of-kin's health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support aged patients and their next-of-kin in self-care and rehabilitation.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise gerontological nursing. eDrug Care Certificate. Assignments. Drug calculations.

Materials

Teaching material will be announced in the course implementation plan.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner or observe patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
- does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Gerontological Nursing
drug calculations

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional gerontological nursing care while taking into consideration the patient's age, life situation, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for aged patients and their next-of-kin facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions developed for gerontological and dementia nursing care to help, support and counsel aged patients and their next-of-kin.
-is able to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care for aged patients.
-is able to comply with aseptic practice.
-is able to support and promote aged people's and their next-of-kin's health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support aged patients and their next-of-kin in self-care and rehabilitation.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise gerontological nursing. eDrug Care Certificate. Assignments. Drug calculations.

Materials

Teaching material will be announced in the course implementation plan.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner or observe patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
- does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Gerontological Nursing
drug calculations

Objective

The student
-is able to implement multi-professional family nursing care while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
-is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for children, young people and family members facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions to help, support and counsel children and young people and their families.
-can safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care of children and young people.
-is able to support and promote children's, young people's and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support children, young people and family members in self-care.
-evaluates his/her professional competence from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in clinical placements that allow the student to practice nursing with children, adolescents and families. Electronic Drug Care Certificate + Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Paediatric Nursing
Drug calculations

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present his/her criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-is able to implement multi-professional family nursing care while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
-is able to plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for children, young people and family members facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions to help, support and counsel children and young people and their families.
-can safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care of children and young people.
-is able to support and promote children's, young people's and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support children, young people and family members in self-care.
-evaluates his/her professional competence from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in clinical placements that allow the student to practice nursing with children, adolescents and families. Electronic Drug Care Certificate + Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Paediatric Nursing
Drug calculations

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present his/her criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-is able to implement multi-professional mental health nursing while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of mental health patients and families from different cultural backgrounds.
-plans, implements and evaluates interventions for mental health clients/patients and their families, who face common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions to help, support and counsel mental health clients/ patients and family members of all ages.
-knows how to plan and safely implement and evaluate drug care for adult mental health clients/patients.
-knows how to support and promote mental health patients' and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strenghts and development needs.

Content

Practical clinical training in mental health nursing settings. eDrug Care Certificate and Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Materials

Material instructed by teacher

Teaching methods

Supervised Clinical Training
Skill labs/simulations
Info and reflection lessons
Training tasks

Student workload

1ECTS = 27h student work

Further information

Skills labs and simulations before clinical training are compulsory. The student must do those with another group, if she/ he misses the classes.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed/failed
Completing practical training and tasks

Qualifications

Mental Health Nursing and Addiction Nursing, Drug Calculations

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present the criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-is able to implement multi-professional mental health nursing while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of mental health patients and families from different cultural backgrounds.
-plans, implements and evaluates interventions for mental health clients/patients and their families, who face common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in documentation and oral reporting.
-uses evidence-based interventions to help, support and counsel mental health clients/ patients and family members of all ages.
-knows how to plan and safely implement and evaluate drug care for adult mental health clients/patients.
-knows how to support and promote mental health patients' and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strenghts and development needs.

Content

Practical clinical training in mental health nursing settings. eDrug Care Certificate and Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Materials

Material instructed by teacher

Teaching methods

Supervised Clinical Training
Skill labs/simulations
Info and reflection lessons
Training tasks

Student workload

1ECTS = 27h student work

Further information

Skills labs and simulations before clinical training are compulsory. The student must do those with another group, if she/ he misses the classes.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed/failed
Completing practical training and tasks

Qualifications

Mental Health Nursing and Addiction Nursing, Drug Calculations

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present the criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-implements multi-professional nursing care for medical, neurological and infectious diseases or with nursing of clients with developmental disabilities or disability, while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
-can plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and family members of all ages
-is able to do documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions, support and counsel patients and family members of all ages.
-is competent in common nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of acute or chronically ill patients' comprehensive care.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care and blood transfusions for adult patients.
-knows how to implement nutritional care.
-knows how to support and promote patients' and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to help and support patients and family members of all ages in palliative care and end-of-life nursing situations.
-is able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care.
-can observe asepsis and is able to explain why this is important in nursing care.
-can evaluate his/ her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in settings which allow the student to practice nursing medical patients, neurological patients and infectious diseases patients, or which allow practicing palliative and end-of-life care. eDrug Care Certificate. Writing and presentation of an assignment.
Drug calculations.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses/ public health nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Workshops, simulations, drug calculations passed
Practical Training in Basics of Clinical Nursing 9 ECTS credits

Objective

The student
-implements multi-professional nursing care for medical, neurological and infectious diseases or with nursing of clients with developmental disabilities or disability, while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
-can plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and family members of all ages
-is able to do documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions, support and counsel patients and family members of all ages.
-is competent in common nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of acute or chronically ill patients' comprehensive care.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care and blood transfusions for adult patients.
-knows how to implement nutritional care.
-knows how to support and promote patients' and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to help and support patients and family members of all ages in palliative care and end-of-life nursing situations.
-is able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care.
-can observe asepsis and is able to explain why this is important in nursing care.
-can evaluate his/ her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in settings which allow the student to practice nursing medical patients, neurological patients and infectious diseases patients, or which allow practicing palliative and end-of-life care. eDrug Care Certificate. Writing and presentation of an assignment.
Drug calculations.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses/ public health nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Workshops, simulations, drug calculations passed
Practical Training in Basics of Clinical Nursing 9 ECTS credits

Objective

The student
-implements multi-professional nursing care for medical, neurological and infectious diseases or with nursing of clients with developmental disabilities or disability, while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
-can plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and family members of all ages
-is able to do documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions, support and counsel patients and family members of all ages.
-is competent in common nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of acute or chronically ill patients' comprehensive care.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care and blood transfusions for adult patients.
-knows how to implement nutritional care.
-knows how to support and promote patients' and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to help and support patients and family members of all ages in palliative care and end-of-life nursing situations.
-is able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care.
-can observe asepsis and is able to explain why this is important in nursing care.
-can evaluate his/ her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in settings which allow the student to practice nursing medical patients, neurological patients and infectious diseases patients, or which allow practicing palliative and end-of-life care. eDrug Care Certificate. Writing and presentation of an assignment.
Drug calculations.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses/ public health nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Workshops, simulations, drug calculations passed
Practical Training in Basics of Clinical Nursing 9 ECTS credits

Objective

The student
-implements multi-professional nursing care for medical, neurological and infectious diseases or with nursing of clients with developmental disabilities or disability, while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-knows how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
-can plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and family members of all ages
-is able to do documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions, support and counsel patients and family members of all ages.
-is competent in common nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of acute or chronically ill patients' comprehensive care.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care and blood transfusions for adult patients.
-knows how to implement nutritional care.
-knows how to support and promote patients' and families' health and ability to function.
-is able to help and support patients and family members of all ages in palliative care and end-of-life nursing situations.
-is able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care.
-can observe asepsis and is able to explain why this is important in nursing care.
-can evaluate his/ her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in settings which allow the student to practice nursing medical patients, neurological patients and infectious diseases patients, or which allow practicing palliative and end-of-life care. eDrug Care Certificate. Writing and presentation of an assignment.
Drug calculations.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses/ public health nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Workshops, simulations, drug calculations passed
Practical Training in Basics of Clinical Nursing 9 ECTS credits

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional practice or outpatient nursing or acute nursing while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-can plan, implement and evaluate outpatient nursing or acute nursing for patients facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions developed for admission and outpatient or acute nursing to help, support and counsel patients and their next-of-kin.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care.
-can observe asepsis in outpatient or acute nursing.
-knows how to support and promote the health and ability to function in patients of all ages.
-is able to counsel and support patients and their next-of-kin in self-care in outpatient or acute clinics.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise outpatient or acute nursing. eDrug Care Certificate+ Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail=0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Starting the internship requires participation in the Outpatient Nursing - course and Nursing in Acute and Critical Situations - course. Drug Calculations. Participation in simulation exercises.
Participation in skills-labs and simulations.

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present a criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional practice or outpatient nursing or acute nursing while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-can plan, implement and evaluate outpatient nursing or acute nursing for patients facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions developed for admission and outpatient or acute nursing to help, support and counsel patients and their next-of-kin.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care.
-can observe asepsis in outpatient or acute nursing.
-knows how to support and promote the health and ability to function in patients of all ages.
-is able to counsel and support patients and their next-of-kin in self-care in outpatient or acute clinics.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise outpatient or acute nursing. eDrug Care Certificate+ Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail=0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Starting the internship requires participation in the Outpatient Nursing - course and Nursing in Acute and Critical Situations - course. Drug Calculations. Participation in simulation exercises.
Participation in skills-labs and simulations.

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present a criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional practice or outpatient nursing or acute nursing while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-can plan, implement and evaluate outpatient nursing or acute nursing for patients facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions developed for admission and outpatient or acute nursing to help, support and counsel patients and their next-of-kin.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care.
-can observe asepsis in outpatient or acute nursing.
-knows how to support and promote the health and ability to function in patients of all ages.
-is able to counsel and support patients and their next-of-kin in self-care in outpatient or acute clinics.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise outpatient or acute nursing. eDrug Care Certificate+ Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail=0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Starting the internship requires participation in the Outpatient Nursing - course and Nursing in Acute and Critical Situations - course. Drug Calculations. Participation in simulation exercises.
Participation in skills-labs and simulations.

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present a criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-can implement multi-professional practice or outpatient nursing or acute nursing while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting.
-can plan, implement and evaluate outpatient nursing or acute nursing for patients facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises.
-is competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
-can use evidence-based interventions developed for admission and outpatient or acute nursing to help, support and counsel patients and their next-of-kin.
-knows how to safely plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care.
-can observe asepsis in outpatient or acute nursing.
-knows how to support and promote the health and ability to function in patients of all ages.
-is able to counsel and support patients and their next-of-kin in self-care in outpatient or acute clinics.
-can evaluate his/her professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

Content

Practical training in placements which allow the student to practise outpatient or acute nursing. eDrug Care Certificate+ Drug Calculations. Assignments.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail=0
The student
- does not know how to search information required in individual situations in client-centered clinical nursing.
- cannot demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge base of client-centered clinical nursing.
- does not make a difference between everyday knowledge and evidence-based knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work in individual client-centered clinical nursing situations even if instructed.
- cannot demonstrate awareness of the ethical principles for registered nurses in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is not competent to work as a member of a team or to share his/her knowledge in client-centered clinical nursing.
- is unable to analyse his/her strengths or development needs in client-centered clinical nursing.

Qualifications

Starting the internship requires participation in the Outpatient Nursing - course and Nursing in Acute and Critical Situations - course. Drug Calculations. Participation in simulation exercises.
Participation in skills-labs and simulations.

Further information

It is possible that in these clinical training environments may also be under-aged patients. Therefore, the student must present a criminal record certificate before starting this training.

Objective

The student
-is able to identify the needs of patients and their next-of-kin in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care.
-knows the structure of the service provision system, the collaborating authorities and typical service pathways for various client groups in acute and critical situations.
-is able to give oral reports under supervision.
- is able to deal with patients in various life situations.
-is familiar with the principles of patient-oriented, resource-based and multi-professional nursing of patients and their next-of-kin.
- is able to utilize information and nursing technology and equipment.
- is able to apply ethical guidelines and principles and knows how sustainable development is taken into account in nursing in acute care.

Content

Care and service provision system for acutely ill patients, main concepts and different care situations for medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory and neurological acute patients.
Triage in hospital acute care.
Assessment of the patient's status by using cABCDEF-protocol, monitoring the patient, planning and implementation of care.
Securing patient´s vital functions.
Reporting and consulting by using ISBAR-protocol.
Nursing interventions, medication and fluid care.
Most common laboratory and radiation examinations.
Non-invasive ventilation care in emergency and intensive care for cardiac and pulmonary failure patients.
Advanced Life Support (ALS), in-hospital resuscitation protocol.
Cardial rhythms.
Glasgow Coma Scale.
Written documentation and oral information by using ISBAR.
Drug calculations
Skill-labs and simulations

Materials

Alanen, P., Jormakka J. & Kettunen J. 2023. Oireista työdiagnoosiin. Ensihoitopotilaan tutkiminen ja arviointi. SanomaPro Oy.

Alanen, P., Hakio, N. & Koskela, T. 2022. Tehohoitotyö, Sanoma Pro Oy.

Kuisma, M. Holmström, P. Nurmi, J. Porthan, K. & Puolakka, T. 2021. Ensihoito. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Ritmala-Castrén, M., Lönn, M., Lundgren-Laine, H., Meriläinen, M., Peltomaa, M. & Ahtiala, M. 2017. Teho- ja valvontahoitotyön opas. 2., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Duodecim. (soveltuvin osin)

Terveysportti: Akuuttihoitotyön lääkkeet

Teaching methods

Lessons as contact teaching, part of lessons are on Moodle
Independent studying on Moodle.
Lessons are recorded on Moodle and there is assignments on Moodle.

Exam schedules

Exam at SeAMK in Kampustalo.
Drug calculations during skills labs and simulations. After these retakes are in EXAM room.
Skills labs and simulations with the student's own group.

Completion alternatives

Contact lessons in autumn 2023

Student workload

1 ects is 27h of student work

Further information

Internal medical diseases, surgical nursing and medication and fluid care must be completed before taking this course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- is able to describe some elements in the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- under supervision, recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- under supervision, is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin.
- under supervision, knows how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- is able to describe the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
-is able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
- knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure and evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care for acutely or critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed= 0
The student
- is not able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients or the collaboration between authorities.
- does not know how to meet basic needs of acutely and critically ill patients.
- skills and knowledge of acute-nursing are lacking and patient safety is jeopardized.
- does not recognize changes in patient's vital functions.
- does not fully consider asepsis.
- jeopardizes his/her own safety and the patient's.
- repeatedly makes mistakes in drug and fluid care.
- avoids nursing and learning situations.
- does not seek contact with patients.
- despite feedback, dresses and behaves inappropriately.
- does not respect confidentiality.
- collaboration skills are poor.
- study motivation is poor.

Assessment methods and criteria

performing tasks
Exam
Active participation

Qualifications

Medical Nursing. Surgical Nursing and Health Technology.

Objective

The student
-is able to identify the needs of patients and their next-of-kin in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care.
-knows the structure of the service provision system, the collaborating authorities and typical service pathways for various client groups in acute and critical situations.
-is able to give oral reports under supervision.
- is able to deal with patients in various life situations.
-is familiar with the principles of patient-oriented, resource-based and multi-professional nursing of patients and their next-of-kin.
- is able to utilize information and nursing technology and equipment.
- is able to apply ethical guidelines and principles and knows how sustainable development is taken into account in nursing in acute care.

Content

Care and service provision system for acutely ill patients, main concepts and different care situations for medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory and neurological acute patients.
Triage in hospital acute care.
Assessment of the patient's status by using cABCDEF-protocol, monitoring the patient, planning and implementation of care.
Securing patient´s vital functions.
Reporting and consulting by using ISBAR-protocol.
Nursing interventions, medication and fluid care.
Most common laboratory and radiation examinations.
Non-invasive ventilation care in emergency and intensive care for cardiac and pulmonary failure patients.
Advanced Life Support (ALS), in-hospital resuscitation protocol.
Cardial rhythms.
Glasgow Coma Scale.
Written documentation and oral information by using ISBAR.
Drug calculations
Skill-labs and simulations

Materials

Alanen, P., Jormakka J. & Kettunen J. 2023. Oireista työdiagnoosiin. Ensihoitopotilaan tutkiminen ja arviointi. SanomaPro Oy.

Alanen, P., Hakio, N. & Koskela, T. 2022. Tehohoitotyö, Sanoma Pro Oy.

Kuisma, M. Holmström, P. Nurmi, J. Porthan, K. & Puolakka, T. 2021. Ensihoito. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Ritmala-Castrén, M., Lönn, M., Lundgren-Laine, H., Meriläinen, M., Peltomaa, M. & Ahtiala, M. 2017. Teho- ja valvontahoitotyön opas. 2., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Duodecim. (soveltuvin osin)

Terveysportti: Akuuttihoitotyön lääkkeet

Teaching methods

Lessons as contact teaching, part of lessons are on Moodle
Independent studying on Moodle.
Lessons are recorded on Moodle and there is assignments on Moodle.

Exam schedules

Exam at SeAMK in Kampustalo.
Drug calculations during skills labs and simulations. After these retakes are in EXAM room.
Skills labs and simulations with the student's own group.

Completion alternatives

Contact lessons in autumn 2023

Student workload

1 ects is 27h of student work

Further information

Internal medical diseases, surgical nursing and medication and fluid care must be completed before taking this course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- is able to describe some elements in the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- under supervision, recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- under supervision, is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin.
- under supervision, knows how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- is able to describe the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
-is able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
- knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure and evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care for acutely or critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed= 0
The student
- is not able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients or the collaboration between authorities.
- does not know how to meet basic needs of acutely and critically ill patients.
- skills and knowledge of acute-nursing are lacking and patient safety is jeopardized.
- does not recognize changes in patient's vital functions.
- does not fully consider asepsis.
- jeopardizes his/her own safety and the patient's.
- repeatedly makes mistakes in drug and fluid care.
- avoids nursing and learning situations.
- does not seek contact with patients.
- despite feedback, dresses and behaves inappropriately.
- does not respect confidentiality.
- collaboration skills are poor.
- study motivation is poor.

Assessment methods and criteria

performing tasks
Exam
Active participation

Qualifications

Medical Nursing. Surgical Nursing and Health Technology.

Objective

The student
-is able to identify the needs of patients and their next-of-kin in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care.
-knows the structure of the service provision system, the collaborating authorities and typical service pathways for various client groups in acute and critical situations.
-is able to give oral reports under supervision.
- is able to deal with patients in various life situations.
-is familiar with the principles of patient-oriented, resource-based and multi-professional nursing of patients and their next-of-kin.
- is able to utilize information and nursing technology and equipment.
- is able to apply ethical guidelines and principles and knows how sustainable development is taken into account in nursing in acute care.

Content

Care and service provision system for acutely ill patients, main concepts and different care situations for medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory and neurological acute patients.
Triage in hospital acute care.
Assessment of the patient's status by using cABCDEF-protocol, monitoring the patient, planning and implementation of care.
Securing patient´s vital functions.
Reporting and consulting by using ISBAR-protocol.
Nursing interventions, medication and fluid care.
Most common laboratory and radiation examinations.
Non-invasive ventilation care in emergency and intensive care for cardiac and pulmonary failure patients.
Advanced Life Support (ALS), in-hospital resuscitation protocol.
Cardial rhythms.
Glasgow Coma Scale.
Written documentation and oral information by using ISBAR.
Drug calculations
Skill-labs and simulations

Materials

Alanen, P., Jormakka J. & Kettunen J. 2023. Oireista työdiagnoosiin. Ensihoitopotilaan tutkiminen ja arviointi. SanomaPro Oy.

Alanen, P., Hakio, N. & Koskela, T. 2022. Tehohoitotyö, Sanoma Pro Oy.

Kuisma, M. Holmström, P. Nurmi, J. Porthan, K. & Puolakka, T. 2021. Ensihoito. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Ritmala-Castrén, M., Lönn, M., Lundgren-Laine, H., Meriläinen, M., Peltomaa, M. & Ahtiala, M. 2017. Teho- ja valvontahoitotyön opas. 2., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Duodecim. (soveltuvin osin)

Terveysportti: Akuuttihoitotyön lääkkeet

Teaching methods

Lessons as contact teaching, part of lessons are on Moodle
Independent studying on Moodle.
Lessons are recorded on Moodle and there is assignments on Moodle.

Exam schedules

Exam at SeAMK in Kampustalo.
Drug calculations during skills labs and simulations. After these retakes are in EXAM room.
Skills labs and simulations with the student's own group.

Student workload

1 ects is 27h of student work

Further information

Internal medical diseases, surgical nursing and medication and fluid care must be completed before taking this course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- is able to describe some elements in the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- under supervision, recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- under supervision, is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin.
- under supervision, knows how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- is able to describe the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
-is able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
- knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure and evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care for acutely or critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed= 0
The student
- is not able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients or the collaboration between authorities.
- does not know how to meet basic needs of acutely and critically ill patients.
- skills and knowledge of acute-nursing are lacking and patient safety is jeopardized.
- does not recognize changes in patient's vital functions.
- does not fully consider asepsis.
- jeopardizes his/her own safety and the patient's.
- repeatedly makes mistakes in drug and fluid care.
- avoids nursing and learning situations.
- does not seek contact with patients.
- despite feedback, dresses and behaves inappropriately.
- does not respect confidentiality.
- collaboration skills are poor.
- study motivation is poor.

Assessment methods and criteria

performing tasks
Exam
Active participation

Qualifications

Medical Nursing. Surgical Nursing and Health Technology.

Objective

The student
-is able to identify the needs of patients and their next-of-kin in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care.
-knows the structure of the service provision system, the collaborating authorities and typical service pathways for various client groups in acute and critical situations.
-is able to give oral reports under supervision.
- is able to deal with patients in various life situations.
-is familiar with the principles of patient-oriented, resource-based and multi-professional nursing of patients and their next-of-kin.
- is able to utilize information and nursing technology and equipment.
- is able to apply ethical guidelines and principles and knows how sustainable development is taken into account in nursing in acute care.

Content

Care and service provision system for acutely ill patients, main concepts and different care situations for medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory and neurological acute patients.
Triage in hospital acute care.
Assessment of the patient's status by using cABCDEF-protocol, monitoring the patient, planning and implementation of care.
Securing patient´s vital functions.
Reporting and consulting by using ISBAR-protocol.
Nursing interventions, medication and fluid care.
Most common laboratory and radiation examinations.
Non-invasive ventilation care in emergency and intensive care for cardiac and pulmonary failure patients.
Advanced Life Support (ALS), in-hospital resuscitation protocol.
Cardial rhythms.
Glasgow Coma Scale.
Written documentation and oral information by using ISBAR.
Drug calculations
Skill-labs and simulations

Materials

Alanen, P., Jormakka J. & Kettunen J. 2023. Oireista työdiagnoosiin. Ensihoitopotilaan tutkiminen ja arviointi. SanomaPro Oy.

Alanen, P., Hakio, N. & Koskela, T. 2022. Tehohoitotyö, Sanoma Pro Oy.

Kuisma, M. Holmström, P. Nurmi, J. Porthan, K. & Puolakka, T. 2021. Ensihoito. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Ritmala-Castrén, M., Lönn, M., Lundgren-Laine, H., Meriläinen, M., Peltomaa, M. & Ahtiala, M. 2017. Teho- ja valvontahoitotyön opas. 2., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Duodecim. (soveltuvin osin)

Terveysportti: Akuuttihoitotyön lääkkeet

Teaching methods

Lessons as contact teaching, part of lessons are on Moodle
Independent studying on Moodle.
Lessons are recorded on Moodle and there is assignments on Moodle.

Exam schedules

Exam at SeAMK in Kampustalo.
Drug calculations during skills labs and simulations. After these retakes are in EXAM room.
Skills labs and simulations with the student's own group.

Completion alternatives

Contact lessons in Spring 2023

Student workload

1 ects is 27h of student work

Further information

Internal medical diseases, surgical nursing and medication and fluid care must be completed before taking this course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- is able to describe some elements in the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- under supervision, recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- under supervision, is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin.
- under supervision, knows how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- is able to describe the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
-is able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
- knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure and evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care for acutely or critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed= 0
The student
- is not able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients or the collaboration between authorities.
- does not know how to meet basic needs of acutely and critically ill patients.
- skills and knowledge of acute-nursing are lacking and patient safety is jeopardized.
- does not recognize changes in patient's vital functions.
- does not fully consider asepsis.
- jeopardizes his/her own safety and the patient's.
- repeatedly makes mistakes in drug and fluid care.
- avoids nursing and learning situations.
- does not seek contact with patients.
- despite feedback, dresses and behaves inappropriately.
- does not respect confidentiality.
- collaboration skills are poor.
- study motivation is poor.

Assessment methods and criteria

performing tasks
Exam
Active participation

Qualifications

Medical Nursing. Surgical Nursing and Health Technology.

Objective

The student
-is able to identify the needs of patients and their next-of-kin in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care.
-knows the structure of the service provision system, the collaborating authorities and typical service pathways for various client groups in acute and critical situations.
-is able to give oral reports under supervision.
- is able to deal with patients in various life situations.
-is familiar with the principles of patient-oriented, resource-based and multi-professional nursing of patients and their next-of-kin.
- is able to utilize information and nursing technology and equipment.
- is able to apply ethical guidelines and principles and knows how sustainable development is taken into account in nursing in acute care.

Content

Care and service provision system for acutely ill patients, main concepts and different care situations for medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory and neurological acute patients.
Triage in hospital acute care.
Assessment of the patient's status by using cABCDEF-protocol, monitoring the patient, planning and implementation of care.
Securing patient´s vital functions.
Reporting and consulting by using ISBAR-protocol.
Nursing interventions, medication and fluid care.
Most common laboratory and radiation examinations.
Non-invasive ventilation care in emergency and intensive care for cardiac and pulmonary failure patients.
Advanced Life Support (ALS), in-hospital resuscitation protocol.
Cardial rhythms.
Glasgow Coma Scale.
Written documentation and oral information by using ISBAR.
Drug calculations
Skill-labs and simulations

Materials

Alanen, P., Jormakka J. & Kettunen J. 2023. Oireista työdiagnoosiin. Ensihoitopotilaan tutkiminen ja arviointi. SanomaPro Oy.

Alanen, P., Hakio, N. & Koskela, T. 2022. Tehohoitotyö, Sanoma Pro Oy.

Kuisma, M. Holmström, P. Nurmi, J. Porthan, K. & Puolakka, T. 2021. Ensihoito. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Ritmala-Castrén, M., Lönn, M., Lundgren-Laine, H., Meriläinen, M., Peltomaa, M. & Ahtiala, M. 2017. Teho- ja valvontahoitotyön opas. 2., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Duodecim. (soveltuvin osin)

Terveysportti: Akuuttihoitotyön lääkkeet

Teaching methods

Lessons as contact teaching, part of lessons are on Moodle
Independent studying on Moodle.

Exam schedules

Exam at SeAMK in Kampustalo.
Drug calculations during skills labs and simulations. After these retakes are in EXAM room.
Skills labs and simulations with the student's own group.

Completion alternatives

Contact lessons in Spring 2024

Student workload

1 ects is 27h of student work

Further information

Internal medical diseases, surgical nursing and medication and fluid care must be completed before taking this course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- is able to describe some elements in the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- under supervision, recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- under supervision, is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin.
- under supervision, knows how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- is able to describe the care and service provision system for acutely and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure.
- under supervision, is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care of acutely and critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- under supervision, is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
-is able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients, and the collaboration between authorities.
- recognizes changes and problems in vital functions and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
- knows how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure and evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to plan and carry out safely intravenous fluid and drug care for acutely or critically ill patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the care.
- is competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports.
- is competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their next-of-kin professionally.
- is able to counsel acutely and critically ill patients.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed= 0
The student
- is not able to describe the structure of the care and service provision system for acute and critically ill patients or the collaboration between authorities.
- does not know how to meet basic needs of acutely and critically ill patients.
- skills and knowledge of acute-nursing are lacking and patient safety is jeopardized.
- does not recognize changes in patient's vital functions.
- does not fully consider asepsis.
- jeopardizes his/her own safety and the patient's.
- repeatedly makes mistakes in drug and fluid care.
- avoids nursing and learning situations.
- does not seek contact with patients.
- despite feedback, dresses and behaves inappropriately.
- does not respect confidentiality.
- collaboration skills are poor.
- study motivation is poor.

Assessment methods and criteria

performing tasks
Exam
medication calculation exam
Active participation

Qualifications

Medical Nursing. Surgical Nursing and Health Technology.

Objective

The student
- is able to differentiate levels of medical care and specialties of medical field.
- knows the diagnosis and treatment of the most common diseases in different specialties
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
-knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-familiarizes with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-familiarize yourself with various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-familiarize yourself with various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Content

Internal medicine
Anesthesiology
Surgery
Paediatrics
Psychiatry

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
- knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-knows various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-knows various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Further information

Participation in online courses + exams
Participation in lectures (cf. special issues in medicine)

Objective

The student
- is able to differentiate levels of medical care and specialties of medical field.
- knows the diagnosis and treatment of the most common diseases in different specialties
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
-knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-familiarizes with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-familiarize yourself with various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-familiarize yourself with various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Content

Internal medicine
Anesthesiology
Surgery
Paediatrics
Psychiatry

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
- knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-knows various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-knows various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Further information

Participation in online courses + exams
Participation in lectures (cf. special issues in medicine)

Objective

The student
- is able to differentiate levels of medical care and specialties of medical field.
- knows the diagnosis and treatment of the most common diseases in different specialties
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
-knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-familiarizes with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-familiarize yourself with various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-familiarize yourself with various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Content

Internal medicine
Anesthesiology
Surgery
Paediatrics
Psychiatry

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
- knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-knows various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-knows various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Further information

Participation in online courses + exams
Participation in lectures (cf. special issues in medicine)

Objective

The student
- is able to differentiate levels of medical care and specialties of medical field.
- knows the diagnosis and treatment of the most common diseases in different specialties
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
-knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-familiarizes with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-familiarize yourself with various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-familiarize yourself with various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Content

Internal medicine
Anesthesiology
Surgery
Paediatrics
Psychiatry

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
- knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-knows various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-knows various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Further information

Participation in online courses + exams
Participation in lectures (cf. special issues in medicine)

Objective

The student
- is able to differentiate levels of medical care and specialties of medical field.
- knows the diagnosis and treatment of the most common diseases in different specialties
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
-knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-familiarizes with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-familiarize yourself with various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-familiarize yourself with various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Content

Internal medicine
Anesthesiology
Surgery
Paediatrics
Psychiatry

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed
- knows the most common mental disorders and illnesses.
- develops an understanding of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of these disorders and diseases.
- knows the most common dysfunctions and diseases of surgery and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of a patient coming for the procedure / surgery.
-knows various anesthetic and anesthetic methods.
-knows various pain management methods in perioperative treatment.
-knows the risks of anesthesia to the patient.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of internal medicine, neurology and hematology and knows their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
-knows the most common disorders and diseases of children and adolescents and their research and treatment.

Further information

Participation in online courses + exams
Participation in lectures (cf. special issues in medicine)

Objective

The student
-applies his/her knowledge of changes related to ageing to nursing care.
-demonstrates knowledge of interventions and methods of assessment and maintenance of health, functional capacity and resources of the aged.
-identifies, assesses and manages elderly client pain.
-applies in practice their knowledge of memory disorders, nursing care of and services for patients with memory disorders.
-documents the nursing care of client/patient according to the nursing care process.
- assesses the client’s/patient’s need for interventions (care) in accordance with the Finnish Care Classification (FinCC), plans and implements interventions using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Interventions (FiCNI), evaluates nursing outcomes using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Outcomes (FiCNO), as well as produces a summary of the nursing care.

Content

Care of the elderly and geriatrics
Changes occurring with ageing
Functional capacity and assessment of resources
Risk factors predicting weakening of functional capacity
Gerotechnology
Memory disorders
Safe drug care - therapy in elderly care
Demonstration of knowledge of information technology, electronic databases and reporting tools used in health care services.
Skills-labs and simulations

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing, but has difficulty in applying it into practice.
- demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of gerontological nursing, but is unable to give reasons for their actions.
- demonstrates adequate knowledge of gerontological nursing, so that he/she knows how to act in professional situations.
-observes patient safety when nursing gerontological patients/clients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing and is able to explain his/her choice of information sources.
- consistently uses a nursing scientific knowledge base in gerontological nursing.
- bases his/her actions in gerontological nursing on evidence-based knowledge.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner and observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
- competently and extensively uses gerontological nursing concepts and knowledge.
- uses and evaluates evidence-based knowledge in gerontological nursing.
- evaluates the effects of his/her actions in gerontological nursing.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations.
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible manner in gerontological nursing, observes patient safety and consistently follows ethical principles and laws.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner nor observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
-does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Basics of Clinical Nursing
Drug Care and Calculations

Objective

The student
-applies his/her knowledge of changes related to ageing to nursing care.
-demonstrates knowledge of interventions and methods of assessment and maintenance of health, functional capacity and resources of the aged.
-identifies, assesses and manages elderly client pain.
-applies in practice their knowledge of memory disorders, nursing care of and services for patients with memory disorders.
-documents the nursing care of client/patient according to the nursing care process.
- assesses the client’s/patient’s need for interventions (care) in accordance with the Finnish Care Classification (FinCC), plans and implements interventions using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Interventions (FiCNI), evaluates nursing outcomes using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Outcomes (FiCNO), as well as produces a summary of the nursing care.

Content

Care of the elderly and geriatrics
Changes occurring with ageing
Functional capacity and assessment of resources
Risk factors predicting weakening of functional capacity
Gerotechnology
Memory disorders
Safe drug care - therapy in elderly care
Demonstration of knowledge of information technology, electronic databases and reporting tools used in health care services.
Skills-labs and simulations

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing, but has difficulty in applying it into practice.
- demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of gerontological nursing, but is unable to give reasons for their actions.
- demonstrates adequate knowledge of gerontological nursing, so that he/she knows how to act in professional situations.
-observes patient safety when nursing gerontological patients/clients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing and is able to explain his/her choice of information sources.
- consistently uses a nursing scientific knowledge base in gerontological nursing.
- bases his/her actions in gerontological nursing on evidence-based knowledge.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner and observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
- competently and extensively uses gerontological nursing concepts and knowledge.
- uses and evaluates evidence-based knowledge in gerontological nursing.
- evaluates the effects of his/her actions in gerontological nursing.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations.
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible manner in gerontological nursing, observes patient safety and consistently follows ethical principles and laws.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner nor observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
-does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Basics of Clinical Nursing
Drug Care and Calculations

Objective

The student
-applies his/her knowledge of changes related to ageing to nursing care.
-demonstrates knowledge of interventions and methods of assessment and maintenance of health, functional capacity and resources of the aged.
-identifies, assesses and manages elderly client pain.
-applies in practice their knowledge of memory disorders, nursing care of and services for patients with memory disorders.
-documents the nursing care of client/patient according to the nursing care process.
- assesses the client’s/patient’s need for interventions (care) in accordance with the Finnish Care Classification (FinCC), plans and implements interventions using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Interventions (FiCNI), evaluates nursing outcomes using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Outcomes (FiCNO), as well as produces a summary of the nursing care.

Content

Care of the elderly and geriatrics
Changes occurring with ageing
Functional capacity and assessment of resources
Risk factors predicting weakening of functional capacity
Gerotechnology
Memory disorders
Safe drug care - therapy in elderly care
Demonstration of knowledge of information technology, electronic databases and reporting tools used in health care services.
Skills-labs and simulations

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing, but has difficulty in applying it into practice.
- demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of gerontological nursing, but is unable to give reasons for their actions.
- demonstrates adequate knowledge of gerontological nursing, so that he/she knows how to act in professional situations.
-observes patient safety when nursing gerontological patients/clients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing and is able to explain his/her choice of information sources.
- consistently uses a nursing scientific knowledge base in gerontological nursing.
- bases his/her actions in gerontological nursing on evidence-based knowledge.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner and observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
- competently and extensively uses gerontological nursing concepts and knowledge.
- uses and evaluates evidence-based knowledge in gerontological nursing.
- evaluates the effects of his/her actions in gerontological nursing.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations.
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible manner in gerontological nursing, observes patient safety and consistently follows ethical principles and laws.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner nor observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
-does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Basics of Clinical Nursing
Drug Care and Calculations

Objective

The student
-applies his/her knowledge of changes related to ageing to nursing care.
-demonstrates knowledge of interventions and methods of assessment and maintenance of health, functional capacity and resources of the aged.
-identifies, assesses and manages elderly client pain.
-applies in practice their knowledge of memory disorders, nursing care of and services for patients with memory disorders.
-documents the nursing care of client/patient according to the nursing care process.
- assesses the client’s/patient’s need for interventions (care) in accordance with the Finnish Care Classification (FinCC), plans and implements interventions using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Interventions (FiCNI), evaluates nursing outcomes using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Outcomes (FiCNO), as well as produces a summary of the nursing care.

Content

Care of the elderly and geriatrics
Changes occurring with ageing
Functional capacity and assessment of resources
Risk factors predicting weakening of functional capacity
Gerotechnology
Memory disorders
Safe drug care - therapy in elderly care
Demonstration of knowledge of information technology, electronic databases and reporting tools used in health care services.
Skills-labs and simulations

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing, but has difficulty in applying it into practice.
- demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of gerontological nursing, but is unable to give reasons for their actions.
- demonstrates adequate knowledge of gerontological nursing, so that he/she knows how to act in professional situations.
-observes patient safety when nursing gerontological patients/clients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing and is able to explain his/her choice of information sources.
- consistently uses a nursing scientific knowledge base in gerontological nursing.
- bases his/her actions in gerontological nursing on evidence-based knowledge.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner and observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
- competently and extensively uses gerontological nursing concepts and knowledge.
- uses and evaluates evidence-based knowledge in gerontological nursing.
- evaluates the effects of his/her actions in gerontological nursing.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations.
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible manner in gerontological nursing, observes patient safety and consistently follows ethical principles and laws.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner nor observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
-does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Basics of Clinical Nursing
Drug Care and Calculations

Objective

The student
-applies his/her knowledge of changes related to ageing to nursing care.
-demonstrates knowledge of interventions and methods of assessment and maintenance of health, functional capacity and resources of the aged.
-identifies, assesses and manages elderly client pain.
-applies in practice their knowledge of memory disorders, nursing care of and services for patients with memory disorders.
-documents the nursing care of client/patient according to the nursing care process.
- assesses the client’s/patient’s need for interventions (care) in accordance with the Finnish Care Classification (FinCC), plans and implements interventions using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Interventions (FiCNI), evaluates nursing outcomes using the Finnish Classification of Nursing Outcomes (FiCNO), as well as produces a summary of the nursing care.

Content

Care of the elderly and geriatrics
Changes occurring with ageing
Functional capacity and assessment of resources
Risk factors predicting weakening of functional capacity
Gerotechnology
Memory disorders
Safe drug care - therapy in elderly care
Demonstration of knowledge of information technology, electronic databases and reporting tools used in health care services.
Skills-labs and simulations

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing, but has difficulty in applying it into practice.
- demonstrates familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of gerontological nursing, but is unable to give reasons for their actions.
- demonstrates adequate knowledge of gerontological nursing, so that he/she knows how to act in professional situations.
-observes patient safety when nursing gerontological patients/clients.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- knows how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing and is able to explain his/her choice of information sources.
- consistently uses a nursing scientific knowledge base in gerontological nursing.
- bases his/her actions in gerontological nursing on evidence-based knowledge.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner and observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The student
- competently and extensively uses gerontological nursing concepts and knowledge.
- uses and evaluates evidence-based knowledge in gerontological nursing.
- evaluates the effects of his/her actions in gerontological nursing.
- applies client-centered professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations.
- uses a client-centered approach in a responsible manner in gerontological nursing, observes patient safety and consistently follows ethical principles and laws.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail =0
The student
- is not familiar with or does not know how to adequately use gerontological nursing concepts.
- uses the nursing scientific knowledge base narrowly and is not adequately familiar with sources of information in gerontological nursing.
- does not adequately work with a client-centered approach in a responsible, ethical manner nor observes patient safety in gerontological nursing.
- is not adequately prepared to develop professionally or to contribute to the development of gerontological nursing.
-does not sufficiently observe patient/client safety in gerontological work.

Qualifications

Basics of Clinical Nursing
Drug Care and Calculations