Academic year 2019 - 2020

• Academic English language BA00BI69-3001 02.09.2019-31.12.2019  2 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the study module, students are able to use academic English, both oral and written, accurately and effectively, and with confidence. Students have developed skills required for academic study, including language accuracy, authenticity and avoiding plagiarism, note-taking, essay-writing, preparing and giving presentations considering the multicultural audience background, reporting, critically searching, choosing and using scientific sources, while at the same time developing time management and clear and logical organizational skills.

  Course contents

  Part 1: the writing process (effective reading, finding suitable sources, developing critical approaches to reading, avoiding plagiarism, planning, finding key points and note-making, paraphrasing, summarizing, references, combining sources, organizing paragraphs, introductions and conclusions, re-writing and proof-reading).
  Part 2: elements of writing (argument and discussion, cause and effect, cohesion, comparison, examples, numbers, problems and solutions, style, visual information, working in groups).
  Part 3: accuracy in writing and writing models (reports, case studies, literature reviews etc.)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Assessment criterias are written in the study entity of Professional and Communication Comeptence in the ending phase of the studies.

  Good

  3-4
  Assessment criterias are written in the study entity of Professional and Communication Comeptence in the ending phase of the studies.

  Excellent

  5
  Assessment criterias are written in the study entity of Professional and Communication Comeptence in the ending phase of the studies.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 09.09.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Suzana Zegrea

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Basics of Clinical Nursing 1 BA00BZ21-3001 20.10.2019-08.03.2020  4 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Anatomy and Physiology 3 credits
  
  Learning Outcomes:
  The student is able to
  - define and use terms and concepts related to anatomy and physiology
  - design the structures of the body in Finnish and Latin
  - explains the structure and function of organs and organ systems and their role in the functioning of the human body
  - explain the mechanisms of regulating the body's functions
  
  Microbiology and pathology
  The student
  - understands the structure, function, regulation and underlying factors of the human body.
  - is able to form an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common illnesses, and the grading of medical treatment.
  - is able to describe the mechanisms of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human flora, ways of infecting infectious diseases and microbes that cause infectious diseases.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  Cell and tissues: basic structure and function of cells, tissue types and their properties
  Nervous system: main features of nervous tissue, parts of the nervous system and their structure, nervous regulation
  Endocrine system: structure and function, key hormones and their function, hormonal regulation, connection to neural regulation
  The immune system: the basics of the immune system's functions, structure and function
  Musculoskeletal system: main features of bone and muscle tissue, large bones of the body, different types of joints and their function, superficial muscles of the body, functions of the musculoskeletal system
  Cardiovascular system and blood: circulatory structures and function, cardiovascular functions, blood pressure, basics of circulatory function control, blood cells and blood composition, blood clotting process, fetal and neonatal circulation, lymphatic system connection to bloodstream, blood circulation to heat control
  Respiratory system: structure and function of the respiratory system, connection to the circulatory system, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the respiratory system, basics of breathing control and respiratory flow
  Digestive system and energy metabolism: structures and function of the digestive system, nutrients and their digestion, energy metabolism and its regulation
  Urinary excretion and fluid balance: structure and function of the kidneys and urinary tract, regulation of fluid balance, involvement of the kidneys and lungs in regulating the acid-base balance of the body
  The senses: the basic structure and function of the sensory organs, the transmission and interpretation of the senses
  Reproduction: structure and function of female and male genitals, production of ova and sperm, menstrual cycle, basics of conception, progression of pregnancy and childbirth
  
  Diagnosis, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases; Stages of medical care; Basic information about microbes; Human normal flora; Infectious methods and factors affecting the onset of infectious disease; Infectious diseases caused by the most common human microbes; System of defense; Prevention of infectious diseases

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student
  - is able to use the most relevant terminology of anatomy and physiology.
  - is able to name the structures, organs and organ systems of the body and explain the basics of their functioning.
  - is able to explain the basics of organ function in the functioning of the human body.
  - is able to describe the mechanisms of body regulation in general.
  
  The student
  - has an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases
  - knows the level of medical care
  - knows the mechanisms of infectious disease, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes

  Good

  3-4
  The student
  - can use the terminology of anatomy and physiology appropriately.
  - is able to name and explain the structures, organs and organ systems of the body.
  - is able to explain the importance of organ systems in the functioning of the human body.
  - is able to describe the body's mechanisms of regulation in a versatile manner.
  
  The student
  - provides an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases
  - describes the stages of medical treatment
  - is able to describe the mechanisms of infectious disease, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes

  Excellent

  The student
  - can use the terminology of anatomy and physiology appropriately and versatile.
  - can describe in detail the structures, organs and organ systems of the body and explain their activities in a comprehensive manner.
  - is able to thoroughly explain the role of organ systems in the functioning of the human body and is able to integrate organ system interactions into a whole.
  - is able to describe in detail the mechanisms of regulating the body and is able to explain the co-operation of regulatory mechanisms.
  
  The student
  - understands the emergence, prevention, diagnosis, effects and treatment of common diseases
  - creates an overall picture of the staging of medical care
  - is able to describe the mechanism of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by studying versatile microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes

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  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Anatomy and physiology
  - Materials in moodle
  - Marieb, E. & Keller, S. 2018. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Harlow, Essex: Pearson. 12th edition, global edition.
  - Peate, I. & Nair, M. 2015. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley. e-book.
  - Other books of human anatomy and physiology

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Anatomy and physiology
  Lessons (in total 18 hours), e-learning and exercises in moodle. Flipped learning method is applied to course, which mean that student will study first online and then knowledge which has been gained by e-learning will be confirm and elaborate with group in lessons.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Anatomy and physiology
  Grade 1-5 based on exam (85 %), exercises (10 %) and participation in lessons (5 %).

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.10.2019 - 08.03.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 28.10.2019

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Small group(s)

  • Anatomy and Physiology (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Microbiology and Pathology (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Marika Toivonen, Mira Rinta-Keturi, Maria Kasanen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Exam schedule

  Anatomy and physiology
  Exam is make in moodle in the end of the course.
  The student can retake the failed exam 2 times. The moment of re-exam is arrange with teacher.

  Students use of time and load

  Anatomy and physiology
  The extent of course (3 credits) is corresponded to 80 hours studies, from which 18 hours are lessons.

  Content periodicity

  Anatomy and physiology
  Lessons are arranged total 18 hours, 2 hours/week and student has enough time for e-learning and exercises between lessons. E-learning materials and exercises are come before lessons. Exam is after lessons of course.

• Communication Skills YP00BY63-3001 02.09.2019-31.12.2019  3 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - act appropriately in different presentation and group communication situations
  - analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional development
  - apply and follow the SeAMK instructions of written work

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - analysis of communication styles
  - presentation skills and interaction (in service situations)
  - group communication skills (conversational skills, giving and receiving feedback, meeting procedures, document standards, minutes of a meeting, memoranda)
  - reporting instructions of written work (referencing, correct language, templates, Urkund)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Satisfactory (2-1):
  The student is able to communicate in a sender-oriented way. He/she is not able to take the objective, recipient or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is disconnected and illogical and argumentation is one-sided and scarce. Illustration is limited and impractical. The student is able to assess his/her communication only from the viewpoint of the sender of the message.

  Good

  - Good (4-3)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in most parts. He/she is able to maintain interactive communication and recognise the culturally-bound character of communication to some extent. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and argumentation is versatile and convincing. Illustration is appropriate. The student is able to assess his/her communication realistically for the most part.

  Excellent

  - Excellent (5)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in an excellent and convincing way. He/she can act responsibly and in accordance with agreed procedures. Interaction in communication is skillful. He/she is able to recognise the culture-bound character of communication. The text is logic, clear, coherent and argumentation is solid, multi-perspective and convincing. He/she is able to illustrate his/her presentation appropriately, effectively and purposefully. The student is able to assess his/her communication in a versatile and realistic way with regard to purpose, recipient and professional field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 12.10.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Nieminen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Digitalisation and eHealth in Health and Social Services BA00BI82-3001 16.09.2019-13.10.2019  2 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to describe what the concepts digitalisation and eHealth involve and use digitalisation and eHealth applications in nursing. Students understand the meanings of digitalisation and eHealth and data security throughout the nursing process.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Health Technology in Nursing

  Course contents

  Digitalisation and eHealth; the concepts and sectors; data security; central application areas of digitalisation and eHealth.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2019 - 13.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 23.09.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Marika Toivonen, Katriina Kuhalampi

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Evidence-based Nursing BA00BY93-3001 16.03.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the concept and role of evidence-based nursing in health and social services. The student understands the role of a nurse in evidence-based practice and is committed to the role. The student actively seeks and uses scientific knowledge in various nursing duties and decision-making and in the Bachelor's Thesis. The student understands the importance of uniform practices and acts accordingly. The student seeks information in health science databases. He/ she knows how to define nursing needs and how to plan, implement and evaluate nursing in accordance with the nursing process. The student knows how to use nursing scientific knowledge in decision-making and is motivated to pursue evidence-based practice.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  The concept and goals of evidence-based practice. The most important health science databases and sources of summarised information. Defining nursing needs and planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing. Nursing science and its central concepts. Nursing science as a knowledge foundation for nursing practice and education.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student has only a narrow surface understanding of the role of nursing scientific knowledge in decision-making. The student uses nursing scientific concepts in a limited way, without an understanding of their meaning or connection to the practice of nursing. Student's information seeking skills are limited and he/ she does not know how to seek information in the most important health science databases. The learning assignments are lacking in relation to the instructions, with limited use of sources and considerable errors in the referencing system. Student's work is unplanned and of poor quality. The student presents learning assignments in a shallow manner, contributing little information, without visual aids, reading from the paper. When giving feedback to peers, it becomes apparent that he/she has a limited understanding of the concept of peer feedback, and the questions are comments rather than questions. The student is passive in seminars, with little or no contribution.

  Good

  3-4
  The student understands the role of nursing scientific knowledge and uses contemporary nursing scientific sources in decision-making. The student uses nursing scientific concepts and understands their meaning to the practice of nursing. The student knows how to seek information in the most important health science databases. The student follows instructions given on learning assignments and, when writing references, observes the Seinäjoki UAS guidelines on written assignments. The student works in a deliberate, mostly self-directed manner and in a responsible, planned way. He/ she prepares for and uses visual aids in presentations of learning assignments. The student prepares for and provides peer feedback in a constructive way. The student actively takes part in seminar discussions.

  Excellent

  5
  The student demonstrates interest in and understands the role of nursing scientific knowledge and applies contemporary nursing scientific sources in decision-making. The student uses nursing scientific concepts extensively, analytically and critically. The student knows how to seek information in the most important health science databases. The student applies the information extensively and critically. The student follows instructions given on learning assignments and, when writing references, observes the Seinäjoki UAS guidelines on written assignments. He/ she works in a deliberate, self-directed, responsible and planned manner. The student carefully prepares for presentations of learning assignments, uses visual aids and distinctive and creative solutions. The student prepares for and provides peer feedback in a critical way, suggesting new perspectives to the topic. He/ she actively takes part in seminar discussions and widens the perspective on the concept under discussion.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Eriksson, K.& al. 2016. Hoitotiede. WSOY.
  Holopainen et al. 2013. Johda näyttö käyttöön hoitotyössä. Fioca Oy
  Kangasniemi, M., Viitalähde, K. & Porkka, S. 2010. A theoretical examination of the rights of nurses. Nursing Ethics. 127 (5) 628-635.
  Current material by teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, independent studying, searching article from database, analysis of the article and presentation, concept analysis

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The grade consists of essay, presentations (own and opponent) and seminar discussions.
  Content of the learning task: Information collection and versatile use of references form nursing databases, sourse critique (at least 10 references)
  Presentation: ease, personality, demonstration and cooperativeness; detailed opposing, active participation in seminars
  Written learning task: structure, consistency, versatile use of references and grammar (according to SeAMK instrutions for written work)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  16.03.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 23.03.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Sinikka Vainionpää

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Students use of time and load

  Contact 20 hours, seminars 10 hours and 48 hours of independent working

• Finnish Language 1 BA00BY65-3001 23.09.2019-15.12.2019  3 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows some basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. After the course, the student is able to tell and write about himself/herself using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the student is acquainted with Finland as a country and has a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  This course provides an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
  - greetings, basic phrases, numbers
  - introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family and housing
  - some expressions of time (days of the week, months, seasons, telling time)
  - weather
  - basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, time, family, home, weather)
  - simple everyday situations, e.g. telling about oneself, shopping and asking prices ( Level A1)
  - grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases, consonant gradation
  - main features of the spoken language and politeness
  - basic information about Finland and Finnish culture.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/she can use simple constructions but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/she can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He/she manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear - and is therefore relatively well acquainted with the country and its culture.

  Excellent

  5
  The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/she can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He/she manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Online material will be announced at the beginning of the course
  (Mustonen, Sippola & Tuononen 2012: Hoidetaan suomeksi.)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Face-to-face learning, independent studies (written and spoken exercises, incl. Moodle assignments)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - active participation (min. 80% of the lectures)
  - written and spoken assignments
  - exam (Students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.09.2019 - 15.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 07.10.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Nieminen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Exam schedule

  The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81h, incl. lectures 28h

• Finnish Language 2 BA00BY81-3001 27.01.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is more confident in using Finnish. After the course, the student is able to tell and write about the daily life by using simple expressions and to communicate in everyday situations, such as ordering food and drinks at a restaurant or telling about daily life. The student is also able to use some basic vocabulary of nursing and understand some essential nursing activities in Finnish. The student extends his/her knowledge of the basic vocabulary, grammar and typical structures of the Finnish language. The student is further acquainted with the Finnish way of life, Finnish culture and habits.
  
  The target level of the course is A1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Finnish language 1 course or equivalent knowledge.

  Course contents

  The student is able to communicate in simple everyday situations, e.g.:
  - ordering food and drinks in restaurant, special diets
  - telling about daily life, hobbies and daily life at work
  - asking the way, telling about places and explaining directions in daily life
  - simple daily nursing activities at work, e.g. pain, measuring blood pressure, fever or blood sugar and filling in forms; expressing politeness and requests (Level A1)
  - grammar, e.g. adjectives, verb types, partitive case, object, more about consonant gradation, some typical sentence types

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/she can use simple constructions but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/ she can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He/ she manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear - and is therefore relatively well acquainted with the country and its culture.

  Excellent

  5
  The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He/ she can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Mustonen, Sippola & Tuononen 2012: Hoidetaan suomeksi.
  Online and other material given in the beginning of the course

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Face-to-face learning, independent studies (written and oral exercises, incl. Moodle forum assignments)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - active participation in exercises in contact lessons
  - written and spoken assignments
  - exam (Students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  27.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 03.02.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Nieminen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Exam schedule

  -Exam will take place on the last lesson of the course

  Students use of time and load

  81h, incl. lectures 28h

• Finnish Society and Culture BA00BZ07-3001 30.09.2019-15.12.2019  3 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with the operation and functions of the most central social institutions in Finnish society
  The student is familiar with Finland's constitution and the rights and duties of the person living in Finland
  The student knows the court and punishment system in Finland
  The student knows the main features of Finland´s public administration system
  The student perceives the central lines of the historical development of the Finnish society

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  The Constitution of Finland
  Finnish System of Justice
  The Public Administration in Finland
  The Development of Finnish Society
  Social Institutions in Finland

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student knows the basic facts for the operation of the Finnish society
  The student perceives the basic features of the Finnish society

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows the most central features of the Finnish society
  The student is able to follow the discussion about the development of the Finnish society and he or she is able to produce views on the central challenges in a Finnish society

  Excellent

  5
  The student knows the operating principles of the Finnish society and he/she is able to analyze the operation of the society critically and constructively
  The student is able to participate in the discussion about the properties and the future of the Finnish society
  The student understands the significance of his or her own work as a part of the building process of the Finnish society

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Materials are delivered by lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, learning discussion

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Activity in learning sessions
  Student presentation
  Exam

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2019 - 15.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 07.10.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Kari Jokiranta

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Exam schedule

  Exam at the last lecture. Possibilities for retake in general exam

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures 30 h
  Introducing to materials and exam 51

• Finnish language 3 BA00BO24-3001 26.08.2019-15.12.2019  3 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students extend their vocabulary and knowledge of grammar and improve their spoken and written language skills. They also extend their knowledge of nursing vocabulary, nursing science and medical care. After the course, students are able to tell about their work and profession and they can cope with simple everyday situations. Students are able to express their emotions. They can make simple phone calls. Students understand the most common, simple texts and phrases related to their work and they understand the main points in clear, simple messages and announcements. Students understand short texts related to nursing and can find predictable information in them. Students are able to communicate in routine tasks with familiar subjects and they can cope with short conversations. Students can write notes and messages on things related to their everyday needs and their own profession.
  The target level of the course is A2 on the Common European Framework of reference.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Finnish 1-2 or equivalent knowledge.

  Course contents

  Telling about work at the ward and everyday life, e.g. evaluating functional ability, making telephone calls, filling in forms
  Portfolio: basic vocabulary related to health promotion, prevention of sickness and rehabilitation. Portfolio: basic vocabulary of medical care.
  Grammar: improving the use of verbs: consonant gradation of verbs, passive voice, past tense.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear - and is therefore relatively well acquainted with the country and its culture.

  Excellent

  5
  The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Mustonen, Sippola & Tuononen 2012: Hoidetaan suomeksi.
  Online and other material will be announced iat the beginning of the course

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Face-to-face learning, independent studies (written and spoken exercises, incl. Moodle assignments)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - active participation (min. 80% of the lectures)
  - written and spoken assignments
  - exam (Students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 15.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 02.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Nieminen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Exam schedule

  The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81h, incl. lectures 28h

• Finnish language 4 BA00BO26-3001 02.01.2020-30.04.2020  3 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students extend their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and strengthen their spoken and written communication skills. After the course, students understand the main points in a clear, slow, standard language speech related to familiar topics dealing with work. They understand texts with everyday, standard language and texts related to the work. Students understand descriptions of wishes and events and they can participate without preparation in a conversation on topics which are familiar and interesting and which deal with topics of everyday life e.g. family, work and current topics. Students can connect expressions in a simple way and describe experiences and occasions, wishes and goals and they are able to argue and explain opinions and plans. Students are able to explain patient cases and describe reactions and they can write coherent text on topics which are familiar and interesting. Students can write patient cases and read and write patient’s data under guidance. Portfolio: improve their knowledge on nursing processes and how to write a nursing care plan.
  The target level of the course is A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Finnish 1-3 or equivalent knowledge.

  Course contents

  Telling about work and everyday life, e.g. at the ward and laboratory; expressions of wishes and dreams.
  Portfolio: basic vocabulary related to health promotion, prevention of sickness and rehabilitation. Portfolio: basic vocabulary of medical care.
  Grammar: improving the use of verbs: consonant gradation of verbs, passive voice, past tense, conditional; more word types, sentence types, more spoken language elements of Finnish

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear - and is therefore relatively well acquainted with the country and its culture.

  Excellent

  5
  The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Mustonen, Sippola & Tuononen 2012: Hoidetaan suomeksi.
  Online and other material will be announced at the beginning of the course

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Face-to-face learning, independent studies (written and spoken exercises, incl. Moodle assignments)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - active participation (min. 80% of the lectures)
  - written and spoken assignments
  - exam (Students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 30.04.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 07.01.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Nieminen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Exam schedule

  The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81h, incl. lectures 28h

• First Aid BA00CG89-3001 04.11.2019-15.12.2019  2 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to recognize the need for immediate first aid, knows how to act in first aid situations and how to follow them. The student is able to act moderately in the first-aid situation. The student is able to provide first aid in various emergency situations, including emergency aid, and is motivated to maintain his first aid information and skills. The student knows about the plans that have been made to secure health care in cooperation with the general civil protection and civil protection during any exceptional circumstances.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Not required

  Course contents

  Activities in different emergency situations. Emergency first aid. Basic Life Support. Operating in exceptional circumstances.
  Lecture lessons, first aid exercises

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1- 2
  The student recognizes the need for immediate first aid and is able to provide the necessary emergency assistance.
  The student is able to act according to the principles of first aid in different emergency situations so that the condition of the helper is not impaired.

  Good

  3- 4
  The student recognizes the need for immediate first aid and is able to provide the necessary emergency assistance.
  The student is able to act according to the principles of first aid in different emergency situations, taking into account the situation.

  Excellent

  5
  The student recognizes the need for immediate first aid and is able to provide the necessary emergency assistance.
  The student is able to act according to the principles of first aid in different first aid situations, taking into account the situation broadly .

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.11.2019 - 15.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 11.11.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Anne Isoniemi, Paula Paussu

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Gerontological Nursing BA00BO72-3001 18.11.2019-02.02.2020  3 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students 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. Students know how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and know how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Students plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for aged patients and family members facing common geriatric conditions and age-related changes. Students know how to plan, implement and evaluate nursing for people with memory disorders. They use evidence-based interventions developed for gerontological nursing to help, support and counsel aged patients and family members. Students are able to help and support aged patients and families during terminal care. They support and promote aged people's and family members' health and ability to function. Students know how to support aged patients and families during crisis and change. They are able to counsel and support aged patients and family members in self-care and rehabilitation. In their work, students use current gerontological and geriatric knowledge.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Clinical Nursing 1 and 2

  Course contents

  Health promotion, self-care support and rehabilitation in gerontological nursing. The most important nursing interventions (FinCC) in gerontological nursing. The national documentation model for nursing. Effica. The impact of the patient's age, sex, cultural background, life situation and care and service setting on gerontological nursing. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of aged patients and their families. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of dementia patients and their families. End-of-life care. Terminal care. Multiprofessionalism in gerontological nursing. Supporting aged patients' and their family members' health and ability to function.
  A safe nursing environment. Supervision of work. Gerontology. Geriatrics.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Students
  -know how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing, but have difficulty in applying it to practice
  -demonstrate that they are familiar with the knowledge base and core content of gerontological nursing, but are unable to give reasons for their actions
  -demonstrate that they have adequate knowledge of gerontological nursing, so that they know how to act in professional situations
  -observe patient safety when nursing gerontological patients/clients

  Good

  3-4
  Students
  -know how to seek knowledge of gerontological nursing and are able to explain their choice of information sources
  -consistently use a nursing scientific knowledge base in gerontological nursing
  -base their action in gerontological nursing on evidence-based knowledge
  -apply client-centred professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations
  -work with a client-centred approach in a responsible, ethical manner and observe patient safety in gerontological nursing

  Excellent

  5
  Students
  -competently and extensively use gerontological nursing concepts and knowledge
  -use and evaluate evidence-based knowledge in gerontological nursing
  -evaluate the effects of their actions in gerontological nursing
  -apply client-centred professional competence to various gerontological nursing situations
  -work with a client-centred approach in a responsible manner in gerontological nursing, observe patient safety and consistently follow ethical principles and laws.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Online studies and current material from the teacher.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Self studies online studies, lessons, simulation learning in a home-like environment, seminar assignments.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assessment criterias you can find in Curriculum.
  Numerical evaluation is numerial 1-5

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  18.11.2019 - 02.02.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 25.11.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Teacher(s)

  Virpi Salo, Anna Saari

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Studying the work

  Work placement(s)

  Practising after course

  Content periodicity

  Content: changes related to ageing; legislation on gerontological nursing; gerontological nursing in different contexts; assessment and support of function and resources; preventive house calls; accessibility; the most common health problems of the elderly; prevention of accidents; assessment of the nutrition status of the elderly (malnutrition) and nutrition treatment; memory diseases; mental health and substance abuse problems of the elderly; specific features of the health problems of elderly people with intellectual disability; medication of the elderly; clinical pharmacology and pharmacy; the ethical foundation of gerontological nursing; participation of the family and significant others in the care of the elderly; palliative care of the elderly; geriatrics.

• Health Promotion in Nursing and Information Searching 1 BA00BZ01-3001 21.10.2019-15.12.2019  4 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands principles of health promotion and knows how to act according to the values of health promotion. The student understands the economic perspective of health promotion. The student is able to apply existing knowledge of the population's health challenges on individual and community level. The student knows how to plan, implement and evaluate individual, group and community-level health promotion methods. The student is able to prevent risk factors, which might impair the individual's, family's or community's health and ability to function. The student knows how to use the client's experiential knowledge in the use of resource-oriented health-promotion methods at individual, family, group and community levels. The student can describe the strategies of important national and international health and social policy programmes from the perspective of health promotion.
  
  The student knows how to search, locate, evaluate and use scholarly information in studies and working life. The student knows how to use databases of health sciences. The student knows how to use library and information services effectively.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  Levels of health promotion (individual, family, community, society) and forms of action (promotion, prevention). Ethics and principles of health promotion. The role of the client's life history, lifestyle and situation. Family development stages and family health routines. The client's personal, situation-specific and external health factors. Environment and health. Resource and solution-based approach to health promotion. Legislation for the promotion of health and well-being, national guidelines and policy programmes; international and national recommendations and strategies.
  
  Library and information services. Information seeking process. Databases of health sciences.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  In the report, the student satisfactorily/adequately describes the background, purpose and objectives of the practical training placement. He /she uses a limited amount of information. The report contains some professional and research knowledge, which has been linked with a description of the practical health promotion activities in the placement. Student's attitude is satisfactory. The description is limited as regards to the progress of the practical training as a learning experience and its connection to the future profession as a nurse. The student makes little contribution to group work. The student returns the report on time, as agreed and for the most part, writes the report according to the Seinäjoki UAS guidelines on written assignments.

  Good

  3-4
  In the report, the student competently describes the background, purpose and objectives of the practical training placement. The student uses various sources of professional and research knowledge and is familiar with this knowledge foundation. In the report, the knowledge is competently linked with a description of the practical health promotion activities in the placement. The student is motivated and demonstrates a positive attitude to practical training. The student reflects on the learning experience in relation to the progress of the practical training and the future profession as a nurse. The report is a clear and coherent whole. Within the group, the student is responsible and cooperative, contributing to the work equally. The student returns the report on time, as agreed and writes the report according to the Seinäjoki UAS guidelines on written assignments.

  Excellent

  In the report, the student extensively describes the background, purpose and objectives of the practical training placement. The student uses various sources of professional and research knowledge and and uses this knowledge extensively. In the report, the student uses theoretical knowledge in arguments, and analytically and critically reflects and applies the knowledge to the practical health promotion activities in the placement. The student is especially motivated and self-directed and demonstrates a positive attitude to practical training. The student profoundly reflects on the learning experience in relation to the progress of the practical training and the future profession as a nurse. Within the group, the student is responsible and cooperative, contributing to the work equally. The report is a clear and coherent whole. The student returns the report on time, as agreed and writes the report according to the Seinäjoki UAS guidelines on written assignments.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lessons, exercises. seminars, independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Information Seeking 1: Written report will be passed. Information seeking exam. Passed fulfilment limit is 3.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 28.10.2019

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Small group(s)

  • Health Promotion (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Information Searching (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Silja Saarikoski, Helinä Mesiäislehto-Soukka

  Further information for students

  Information Seeking 1: Written report is connected to Health promotion in nursing -course. Same task with information seeking.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Students use of time and load

  Information Seeking 1: 26 h / credit point (10 h contact lessons and exercises, 16 h independent studies).

• Implementing and Reporting of Bachelor`s Thesis BA00BI75-3001 30.09.2019-31.05.2020  10 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to contribute to development, innovation and research processes. They critically evaluate and use scientific publications in their Bachelor's Thesis. During the process and in Thesis students use evidence-based knowledge. Students present their Bachelor's Thesis. In the maturity test they analyse and evaluate the methods and contents of their Thesis.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Bachelor's Thesis Plan

  Course contents

  Implementation of the Bachelor's Thesis. Acting as an opponent to another student's Thesis. Bachelor's Thesis presentation.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Common assessment criterias of Bachelor`s Thesis in Seinäjoki UAS.

  Good

  3-4
  Common assessment criterias of Bachelor`s Thesis in Seinäjoki UAS.

  Excellent

  5
  Common assessment criterias of Bachelor`s Thesis in Seinäjoki UAS.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2019 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 07.10.2019

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Suzana Zegrea, Sinikka Vainionpää, Helinä Mesiäislehto-Soukka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Information and Communication Technology YP00BY67-3001 09.09.2019-17.11.2019  3 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  - standard for written work in SeAMK
  - document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  - calculation models
  - diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  - content and structure of presentations
  - presentation settings
  - use of online services
  - cloud services
  - video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's handout and videos

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lessons and assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam and assignments

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2019 - 17.11.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 16.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Hilkka Niemelä

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Students use of time and load

  Total 80 hours (lessons 30, independent work 50)

• Introduction to Research and Development YPOE1C2-3007 01.01.2020-31.05.2020  2 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
  - define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
  - present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
  - explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
  - give examples of the meaning of research ethics

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - scientific and everyday thinking
  - general research ethics
  - central research methods
  - basic concepts and structure of research
  - states of research process and report
  - research&development approach to work

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 16.03.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Teacher(s)

  Sinikka Vainionpää

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Maternity Health and Pediatric Nursing BA00BI93-3001 30.03.2020-10.05.2020  4 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students implement multi-professional maternity health and pediatric nursing care while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting. Students know how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and how to support them considering their individual needs. Students plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for families planning, expecting and giving birth to a child as well as children, young people and family members facing common health and mental health changes, problems and diseases. Students use evidence-based interventions to help, support and counsel families planning, expecting and giving birth to a child as well as children, young people and their families. They support and promote children's, young people's and families' health and ability to function. Students know how to support children, young people and families during crisis and change. They are able to counsel and support children, young people and family members in self-care, rehabilitation and family nursing. Students know how to encounter disabled children, young people and their families. In their work, they use current knowledge of paediatrics and obstetrics.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Medical Nursing. Operative Nursing and Health Technology in Nursing.

  Course contents

  Health promotion, self-care support and rehabilitation in maternity health and pediatric nursing. The most important nursing interventions (FinCC) for families planning, expecting and giving birth to a child and for nursing children, young people and their families. The national documentation model for nursing. Effica. The impact of the patient's age, sex, cultural background, growth and development stage, ethicality and care and service setting on maternity health and pediatric nursing. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of children, young people and their families. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of disabled children and young people and their families. Children, young people and their families as clients of child welfare services. Assessment of nursing needs, monitoring of patients, essential examinations and nursing procedures as well as diagnostic examinations in maternity health and pediatric nursing. Multiprofessionalism in maternity health, pediatric and family nursing. Counselling of children, young people and families. A safe nursing environment. Paediatrics. Obstetrics.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies.

  Good

  3-4
  Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies.

  Excellent

  5
  Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  30.03.2020 - 10.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 06.04.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Small group(s)

  • Mental Care for Children and Young People (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Nursing a Healthy Child (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Nursing a Sick Child (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Maternitys Care (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Toukola, Tiina Mäki-Kojola, Anna Saari, Kirsi Kivistö-Rahnasto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Medical Nursing BA00BO66-3001 02.09.2019-02.02.2020  6 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students implement under supervision multi-professional nursing care for medically ill patients while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting. Students know under supervision how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and know how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Students plan, implement and evaluate under supervision nursing interventions for medically ill patients and family members of all ages facing common medical conditions and end of life. Students use evidence-based interventions developed for medical conditions, infectious diseases to help, support and counsel patients and family members of all ages. Students practice in common nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of medically ill patients' total care. Students know under supervisionhow to support and promote medically ill patients' and families' health and ability to function. They are under supervision able to help and support patients and family members of all ages in palliative and end-of-life nursing situations. Students are under supervision able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care. They are under supervision able to counsel patients before and after clinical examinations. Students observe the principles of fighting infections and are able to explain why this is important in the care of medically ill patients. Students are using current evidence-based knowledge of internal medicine and infectious diseases.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Clinical Nursing 1 and 2

  Course contents

  Health promotion, self-care support and rehabilitation in nursing medically ill patients and their families. Nursing interventions (FinCC) in nursing patients with medical conditions, infectious diseases. The national documentation model for nursing, Effica- platform. The impact of the patient's age, sex, cultural background, growth and development stage and care and service setting on the care of medically ill patients and their families. Assessment of nursing needs and monitoring vital functions in medically ill patients. Essential examinations and nursing procedures for medically ill patients. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of patients and families suffering from nationally prevalent diseases. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of patients and families suffering from common neurological diseases. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of patients and families suffering from common infectious diseases. Palliative nursing. End-of-life nursing. Multiprofessionalism in the care of medically ill patients. The most important physiological and microbiological examinations. A safe nursing environment. Common medical conditions, infectious diseases.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Students
  -use the knowledge foundation of client-centred clinical nursing narrowly
  -on a satisfactory level, seek information and use evidence-based knowledge to explain their actions in client-centred clinical nursing
  -on a satisfactory level, implement their competence in client-centred clinical nursing in various nursing/public health nursing situations
  -are capable of client-centred and safe clinical practice based on ethical principles
  -possess adequate skills in client-centered clinical decision-making
  -are to some extent prepared to develop client-centred clinical nursing

  Good

  3-4
  Students
  -competently and extensively use the concepts and knowledge of client-centred clinical nursing
  -evaluate and critically use evidence-based knowledge in client-centred clinical nursing
  - implement their competence in client-centred clinical nursing in an anticipatory manner and are capable of independent decision-making in various client-centred clinical nursing situations
  -are capable of client-centred, responsible and safe clinical practice
  -apply alternative solutions to decision-making in client-centred clinical nursing
  -evaluate action and safety in client-centred clinical nursing based on professional ethical principles of nursing/public health nursing
  -act as experts of client-centred clinical nursing in multidisciplinary teams and projects in collaboration with people who represent different cultures
  - purposefully develop themselves and their working community in client-centred clinical nursing

  Excellent

  5
  Students
  -demonstrate competence in the nursing scientific knowledge base and competently apply this knowledge to client-centred clinical nursing
  -independently seek, use and critically evaluate international evidence-based nursing scientific knowledge in client-centred clinical nursing
  - implement their competence in client-centred clinical nursing in an anticipatory manner and are capable of independent decision-making in various client-centred clinical nursing situations
  -assume responsibility for the patient's/client's care and service process in client-centred clinical nursing
  -create innovative alternative solutions to decision-making in client-centred clinical nursing
  -develop action and safety based on the professional ethics of nursing/public health nursing in client-centred clinical nursing
  -as experts of client-centred clinical nursing, develop action in multidisciplinary teams and projects in collaboration with people who represent different cultures
  - develop themselves, their profession and practice in client-centred clinical nursing purposefully, with a career-oriented approach

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 02.02.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 09.09.2019

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Small group(s)

  • Medical Nursing + Internal Medicines (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Palliative Nursing (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Nursing in Infection Diseases (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Clinical Examinations (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Marika Toivonen, Mari Salminen-Tuomaala, Niina Keskinen, Sinikka Vainionpää

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Medication and Fluid Care BA00BO58-3001 26.08.2019-13.10.2019  3 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student understand her / his professional responsibility for securing and promoting the safety of patients receiving drug and fluid care under supervision. They know how to plan, implement and evaluate safe drug and fluid care for various diseases under supervision. Based on a doctor's instructions, they are under supervision able to plan, implement and evaluate intravenous drug and fluid care and blood transfusions for patients of all ages. Students know how to plan, implement and evaluate safe drug and fluid care for different patient groups and for special treatments. Students know the basics of immunization. They know how to observe side and combined effects of medicines and how to evaluate the effectiveness of drug care. They perform drug calculations correctly.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Medication Management and Drug Calculations

  Course contents

  IV and fluid care. Blood transfusion. IV cannulation. Special features in drug and fluid care of patients of various ages. Drug and fluid care for special treatments. Drug and fluid care for different patient groups. Vaccinations. Effective mechanisms of drugs. Side and combined effects of medicines. Evaluation of the patient's drug care. Action in various risk situations.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Students know how to seek information about safe drug and fluid care from various sources and use the knowledge to implement drug and fluid care. They demonstrate that they are familiar with the knowledge foundation and core contents of safe drug and fluid care. Students have adequate knowledge so that they can act safely in various situations. They work with a client-centred approach in implementing drug and fluid care. They are able to solve common tasks and problems related to safe drug and fluid care. Students observe the safety and ethical principles defined for drug and fluid care implemented by nurses/public health nurses. They share their drug and fluid care competence with other members of the group. Students evaluate their strengths and development needs in professional development.

  Good

  3-4
  Students actively seek information about safe drug and fluid care and explain why they use various sources. They consistently use the knowledge foundation on safe drug and fluid care. They explain their action using evidence-based knowledge of safe drug and fluid care. Students apply their knowledge of professional, safe drug and fluid care to various situations, within their scope of responsibility as nurses/public health nurses. They work with a client-centred approach and with responsibility in implementing safe drug and fluid care. Students know how to take correct action when implementing safe drug and fluid care in various settings, within their scope of responsibility as nurses/public health nurses. Students explain their actions in drug and fluid care using the ethical principles for nurses/public health nurses, and evaluate the safety of the drug and fluid care implemented. They are capable of purposeful action in teams implementing safe drug and fluid care within the nurses'/public health nurses' scope of responsibility. Students develop themselves professionally in safe drug and fluid care.

  Excellent

  5
  Students apply concepts and knowledge of safe drug and fluid care competentely and extensively. They use and evaluate evidence-based knowledge of safe drug and fluid care. Students apply their knowledge of safe drug and fluid care to various situations in drug and fluid care. They are able to evaluate the consequences of the their actions in drug and fluid care. They work with a client-centred approach and with responsibility in implementing safe drug and fluid care. Students seek and apply alternative solutions in decision-making concerning safe drug and fluid care. They evaluate drug and fluid care using professional ethical principles for nurses/public health nurses. Students are capable of working in multiprofessional and/or multidisciplinary teams implementing safe drug and fluid care within the nurses'/public health nurses' scope of responsibility. Students systematically develop themselves, their profession and work community in safe drug and fluid care.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 13.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 02.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Teacher(s)

  Anne Isoniemi, Paula Paussu

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Nursing in Acute and Critical Settings BA00BI95-3001 13.01.2020-23.02.2020  3 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Under supervision, students will be competent in identifying needs of patients and their families and in planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care. Students will know the structure of the service provision system, the collaborating authorities and typical service pathways for various client groups in nursing of acute and critical settings. Students will learn to give oral reports under supervision. They will also be competent in dealing with patients in various life situations. Students will become familiar with the principles in patient-oriented, resource-based and multi-professional nursing of patients and their families. Students will utilize information and nursing technology and equipment. They will apply ethical guidelines and principles to nursing in acute and critical settings.
  Students will be competent in identifying and assessing changes and disorders in patients' basic vital functions and, under supervision, in initiating appropriate nursing interventions. Students will, under supervision, be able to recognize the individual rehabilitation needs of patients and to support patients during the rehabilitation process. Under supervision, students will be competent in preparing patients for treatment and monitoring and caring for them during and after treatment. Students will follow asepsis in nursing of acute and critical settings. Under supervision, they will be able to implement common treatments, procedures and examinations. Under supervision, they will be able to implement intravenous fluid, drug and nutritional care and blood transfusions. Students will recognize pain and learn to plan, implement and evaluate pain control under supervision.
  Students will follow the principle of promoting and supporting the health and resources of the patient. Students will know the main factors that influence the health and illness of patients. They will also know what occupational health principles pertaining to physical and mental safety are important in the maintenance and promotion of their own wellbeing at work.
  Under supervision, students will be competent to apply research and evidence-based knowledge to counsel patients in issues pertaining to health and illness. Students will, under supervision, be able to plan, implement and evaluate counselling situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Medical Nursing. Operative Nursing and Health Technology.

  Course contents

  System of acute and critically ill patients` care services, main concepts and different care settings. Acute and critically ill patient; Evaluation of the patient's status, planning and implemention of the nursing care. Triage in emergency clinics and disasters. Securing patient´s vital functions in acute and critical problems. Nursing intensive care patients on a ventilator. Nursing cardiac patients in CCU. Written and oral information and documentation in nursing of acute and critical settings.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Students
  - are able to name single components of the acute and critically ill patients`care system and collaborating authorities
  - under superivision, are able to recognise changes and dysfunctions in vital functions and know how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure
  - under supervision, know how to plan and carry out safely central fluid- and drug care in acute and critical situations
  - under supervision, are competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports
  - under supervision, are competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their families
  - under supervision, know how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients

  Good

  3-4
  Students
  - are able to describe components of the acute and critically ill patients´ care system and collaborating authorities
  - recognise changes and dysfunctions in vital functions and under supervision, know how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure
  - under supervision, are competent to plan and carry out safely central fluid- and drug care in acute situations and to evaluate their effectiveness
  - under supervision, are competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports
  - are competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their families professionally
  - know how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients

  Excellent

  5
  Students
  - are able to describe the structure of the acute and critically ill patients´ care system and collaboration between authorities
  - recognise and assess changes and dysfunctions in vital functions
  - know how to carry out nursing interventions to help patients with respiratory or cardiac failure and evaluate their effectiveness
  - are competent to plan and carry out safely central fluid- and drug care in acute situations and to evaluate their effectiveness
  - are competent to apply nursing technology and to give reports
  - are competent to encounter acutely and critically ill patients and their families professionally
  - know how to counsel acutely and critically ill patients and their families

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  13.01.2020 - 23.02.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 20.01.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Marjut Asunmaa, Tiina Koskela

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Nursing in Mental Health and Substance Abuse BA00BI91-3001 02.09.2019-13.10.2019  4 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to implement multi-professional nursing in mental health and substance abuse while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting. Students know how to assess the resources of mental health patients and substance abusers and their families and know how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Students plan, implement and evaluate interventions for common psychiatric disorders and mental health and substance abusing problems. They use evidence-based interventions to help, support and counsel mental health patients and substance abusers and family members. Students know how to support and promote mental health patients' and substance abusers`and their families' health and ability to function. They are able to support mental health patients and substance abusers and their family members in crisis situations. Students know how to encounter violence in patients and families. They are able to counsel and support patients and families in self-care and rehabilitation. Students make use of current psychiatric and substance abuse knowledge.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Professional interaction and co-operation skills

  Course contents

  Health promotion, supporting self-care and rehabilitation in nursing in mental health and substance abuse. Essential nursing interventions (FinCC) in nursing in mental health and substance abuse. The national documentation model. Effica. The impact of the client's age, sex, growth and develoment stage and the impact of the care or service environment and ethicality on nursing in mental health and substance abuse. Mental health nursing, nursing in substance abuse, rehabilitation and counselling. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of patients and families in crisis. Multiprofessionalism in nursing mental health and substance abuse. Self-care counselling for mental health patients and substance abusers and their families. Safe care environment. Supervision of work. Psychiatry, substance abuse.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies.

  Good

  3-4
  Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies.

  Excellent

  5
  Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Theory lessons, online studies, independent studying, simulations

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Student participates actively in lessons and in simulations
  Student returns all required tasks on time
  Exam on mental health nursing

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 13.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 09.09.2019

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Sh Nimeämätön, Mervi Ropponen, Marjut Asunmaa, Miisa Lamminen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Students use of time and load

  1ECTS = 27hours work

• Nursing in Out-Patient Clinics BA00BI94-3001 13.01.2020-23.02.2020  2 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students implement multi-professional nursing in nursing of out-patient clinics while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting. Students know how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and know how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Students plan, implement and evaluate nursing in nursing of out-patient clinics. Students use evidence-based interventions developed for nursing in out-patient clinics to help, support and counsel patients. Students observe asepsis in nursing of out-patient clinics. They know how to monitor patients in nursing of out-patient clinics. Students are competent in common nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of patients' total care. Students know how to support and promote health, ability to function and self-care in patients and family members of all ages in nursing of out-patient clinics. Students are able to support patients and family members in crisis situations. Students are able to counsel and support patients and families of all ages in self-care and rehabilitation. They know how to counsel patients before and after common examinations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Medical Nursing. Operative Nursing and Health Technology

  Course contents

  Health promotion, self-care support and rehabilitation in nursing of out-patient clinics. The most important nursing interventions (FinCC) in nursing of out-patient clinics. The national documentation model for nursing. Effica. The impact of the patient's age, sex, cultural background, growth and development stage and care and service setting on nursing of out-patient clinics. Assessment of nursing needs and monitoring vital functions of patients in nursing of out-patient clinics. Essential examinations, nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations out- patient clinics. Asepsis in out-patient nursing. Nursing care and counselling of patients and families in crisis. Multiprofessionalism in out-patient nursing. Counselling of patients and families. A safe nursing environment. Occupational safety.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Assessment criterias written in the sudy entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies

  Good

  3-4
  Assessment criterias written in the sudy entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies

  Excellent

  5
  Assessment criterias written in the sudy entity of Client-Centred Clinical Competence during the middle phase of the studies

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  13.01.2020 - 23.02.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 20.01.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Virpi Salo, Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Pharmacology BA00BO60-3001 18.11.2019-31.01.2020  3 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know various drugs and medicines and use them appropriately to treat diseases and dysfunction. Students are familiar with the effective mechanisms of medicines and understand how drugs affect the organism. Students know the central features, uses and side and combined effects of common drugs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies required

  Course contents

  Drugs and medicines. Appropriate use of medicines. Effective mechanisms of medicines. Medicines for different purposes. Side and combined effects.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Students
  - list various drugs and pharmaceutical products and know how to use them on a satisfactory level to treat various illnesses and disorders
  - name the effective mechanisms of various medicines and understand the impact of various drugs on the human organism
  - describe the primary features of the more common drugs, their uses, side effects and combined effects

  Good

  3-4
  Students
  - describe various drugs and pharmaceutical products and know how to use them well to treat various illnesses and disorders
  - describe the effective mechanisms of various medicines and understand the impact of various drugs on the human organism
  - describe the primary features of the more common drugs, their uses, side effects and combined effects

  Excellent

  5
  Students
  - know various drugs and pharmaceutical products and know how to use them appropriately to treat various illnesses and disorders
  - are familiar with the effective mechanisms of various medicines and understand the impact of various drugs on the human organism
  - are familiar with the primary features of the more common drugs, their uses, side effects and combined effects

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  18.11.2019 - 31.01.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 25.11.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Teacher(s)

  Sh Nimeämätön, Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Practical training in Clinical Nursing 1 BA00BO92-3001 26.09.2019-16.02.2020  13 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know how to use nursing interventions to respond to their patients' nursing needs and how to implement structured documentation using uniform classification. Students know how to apply the principles of preventing infections and explain why this is important in clinical nursing. Students know how to assess resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and support them in planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. They know how to act in common first aid and life support situations. Students know how to plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions. Students take a rehabilitation and resource-centred approach to their work with patients and family members of all ages. Students assess needs for care using appropriate clinical and physiological tools or instruments, prioritise their findings and enter them onto the structured documentation system. Students know how to plan, implement and evaluate patients' drug care. Students implement Finnish nutritional guidelines. They understand the principles of safety management and sustainable development and are aware of their own responsibility in promoting these principles at the workplace. Students evaluate their professional competence critically from the perspectives of strengths and development needs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Finnish working life 1 and 2

  Course contents

  Practical training in settings which allow students to practise basic client-centred clinical nursing. Writing and presenting an assignment. eDrug Care Certificate. Competence test.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.09.2019 - 16.02.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 02.09.2019

  • 13 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Small group(s)

  • Skill-labs and Simulations (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Osaamiskokeet (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Practical Training (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Gerontological Nursing (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Basic (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Tiina Mäki-Kojola, Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Practical training in Clinical Nursing 3 BA00BJ04-3001 21.10.2019-15.12.2019  12 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students implement multi-professional nursing care for surgical, perioperative, gynaecological patients or patients in out-patient clinics while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting. Students know how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and know how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Students plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for nursing of out-patient clinics or surgical, perioperative and/or gynaecological patients and family members facing common health changes and/or problems and/or crises. Students are competent in nursing documentation and oral reporting.
  
  Students use evidence-based nursing interventions to help, support and counsel patients in out-patient clinics, surgical, perioperative or gynaecological patients and family members. Students are competent in common clinical nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of nursing of out-patient clinics or surgical, perioperative or gynaecological patients' total care. They know how to plan, implement and evaluate drug and fluid care and blood transfusions for adult patients. Students are able to implement nutritional care. Students know how to support and promote patients of out-patient clinics or surgical, perioperative or gynaecological patients' and families' health and ability to function and rehabilitation. They can help and support patients and family members through palliative and end-of-life nursing. Students know how to counsel and support patients and family members in self-care. Students know how to counsel patients before and after common clinical and radiological examinations. They observe asepsis and are able to explain why this is important in the care of nursing in out-patient clinics or surgical, perioperative or gynaecological patients.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Practical training in Clinical Nursing 1

  Course contents

  Practical training in placements, which allow students to practise nursing of out-patient clinics or in surgical, operative or gynaecological nursing. eDrug Care Certificate. Writing and presenting an assignment. Competence test.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 28.10.2019

  • 12 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Small group(s)

  • Make Two Choice: (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • a) Gerontological Nursing (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • b) Mental Health (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Medical-Surgical NursingPienryhmä 4 (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Marjut Asunmaa, Miisa Lamminen, Paula Paussu

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Practical training in Clinical Nursing 4 BA00BJ05-3001 02.03.2020-29.03.2020  12 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to implement multi-professional mental health or pediatric nursing while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting. Students know how to assess the resources of mental health or pediatric patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and know how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Students plan, implement and evaluate interventions for mental health or pediatric clients/patients and their families, who face common health changes and/or problems and/or crises. Students are competent in documentation and oral reporting. They use evidence-based interventions to help, support and counsel mental health or pediatric clients/ patients and family members. Students know how to plan and safely implement and evaluate drug care for adult mental health or pediatric clients/patients. Students know how to support and promote mental health or pediatric patients' and families' health and ability to function. They are able to counsel and support patients and families in self-care.
  
  Students are able to describe project work in the context of developing nursing practice. They know how projects proceed through stages and they are able to draw up project plans and reports. Students present their plan and/or report in a seminar or in a cooperation in a working life setting.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Previous practical training periods.

  Course contents

  Practical training in mental health nursing settings or practical training in placements which allow students to practise in children, adolescents and families nursing. Electronic Drug Care Certificate. Assignments. Project assignment.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.03.2020 - 29.03.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 09.03.2020

  • 12 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Small group(s)

  • Clinical Training (Out-patient Clinic) (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Skill-labs and Simulations (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Clinical Training (Pediatric Nursing) (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Toukola, Paula Paussu, Kirsi Kivistö-Rahnasto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Professional Career Development 2 BA00BO88-3001 02.01.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students expand their understanding of the profession and responsibility. They evaluate their development into nurses and define development goals for their career. They share and use their nursing competence and expertise when working in pairs, teams and networks.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Professional career development 1

  Course contents

  The nursing profession and competence. Professional growth and development during the third year of the studies.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 07.01.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Vaahtera, Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Professional Career Development 2 BA00BJ00-3001 26.08.2019-31.12.2019  2 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students expand their profession and responsibility involve. They evaluate their development into nurses and define development goals for their career. They share and use their nursing competence and expertise when working in pairs, teams and networks.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Professional career development 1

  Course contents

  The nursing profession and competence. Professional growth and development during the third year of the studies.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 09.09.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Vaahtera, Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Tampere

• Professional Career Development 3 BA00BJ01-3001 02.01.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (RN17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students deepen their profession and responsibility involved. They evaluate critically their development into nurses and define development goals for their career. They actively share and use their nursing competence and expertise when working in pairs, teams and networks.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Professional career development 1 and 2.

  Course contents

  The nurse's profession and competence. Professional growth and development during the third and fourth study year.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 07.01.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN17

  Teacher(s)

  Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Professional English Language BA00BY89-3001 11.11.2019-29.02.2020  3 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the study module, the student is able to communicate fluently and effectively in English in his/ her studies and in the professional discourse of his/ her own field. The student is also able to apply the English skills to the development of professional competence. The student can communicate naturally in multicultural contexts, taking into account the special demands of different communication situations and the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the participants.
  The student is able to acquire, process, and convey information necessary in his/ her own field both orally and in writing, using different sources.
  The student forms a realistic view of his/ her linguistic and communicative competence and a positive attitude to developing this competence as a part of the professional expertise.

  Course contents

  • key interactive communication situations: individual and group communication, client/patient – nurse interaction situations
  • health care and nursing key concepts and terminology
  • developing learning strategies
  • acquisition, processing, application and conveyance of information
  • organizations, working environments, tasks, procedures and tools
  • education and career planning
  • self-assessment of language and communication skills

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student manages in routine oral and written communication situations in multi-professional work communities (e.g. e-mail, filling out forms, CV, presenting the workplace). The student is able to give simple instruction to individual clients/groups orally and in writing. The student knows how to ask for and document clients'/patients' essential information to secure correct care or follow-up. The student understands texts related to his/her own duties in the health and social field. He / she makes mistakes in grammatical structures, which complicate communication and may cause misunderstanding and require reformulation. The student knows basic vocabulary for health and social welfare so that the necessary information is given to the listener or reader. The pronunciation is understandable, but sometimes inaccurate in special terminology. The student can find the information they are looking for in texts that deal with familiar topics. Common means are used to support communication.

  Good

  3-4
  The student is able to communicate with a multi-professional work community both orally and in writing (e.g. telephone conversations, consultation, oral and written reports, oral presentations). The student knows how to give and explain individual client/patient instructions, explain common procedures and examinations, report on patients'/clients' current health/life situations and ask for additional information. The student enters the information onto documents to ensure correct care or follow-up and reply clients'/patients' questions. The student mostly uses correct grammatical structures and corrects himself/herself in case of misunderstanding. He/ she knows the central vocabulary for health and welfare services well and is rather familiar with special terminology in his/her own field. The student seeks to adapt the communication style to the situation at hand. The pronunciation is rather natural and clear. The student knows how to scan professional texts to find the main points. The student uses various means to support communication.

  Excellent

  5
  The student communicates accurately and appropriately both orally and in writing, even in demanding interactive situations in multi-professional and multi-cultural work environments (meetings, care negotiations, feedback discussion). The student fluidly and extensively presents alternative solutions in counselling situations, taking into consideration the client's cultural background. The student knows how to interview clients/patients in a professional manner, even in challenging, unexpected situations. The student uses a wide variety of grammatical structures almost flawlessly. The vocabulary, including special terminology, is extensive and the pronunciation is clear and natural. The student adapts the communication style to the situation at hand. He/ she is able to scan texts rapidly to evaluate the reliability of the sources of information. The student effectively uses various means to support communication.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  11.11.2019 - 29.02.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 18.11.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Suzana Zegrea

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Professional Interaction and Co-operation Skills BA00BY77-3001 09.09.2019-10.10.2019  2 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows how to encounter multicultural peer students and other people as well as clients, families and community members as an expert of one's own life. The student encounters multicultural peer students and other people with respect and equality. The student is aware of how the student group functions and how an individual student can influence the atmosphere of the group. The student evaluates and develops the work, assumes responsibility for his/her actions and becomes aware of the interaction and cooperation skills and development needs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  Self-knowledge, Acting in a multicultural group. Professional behaviour and interaction. Interaction and cooperation skills. Professional and therapeutic interaction. Working in pairs, groups and teams. Networking skills.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  The student recognizes strengths and weaknesses in interaction and co-operation skills, seeks to develop skills and to adapt his/ her actions accordingly. The student is able to act in individual interaction and co-operation situations according to instructions. The student knows how to use a client-centred approach and how to act as a member of a team. The student participates in the learning process and shares knowledge with the peers. The student knows how to work with various actors in a professional manner, observing equality principles. The student examines his/her strengths and development needs in relation to client-centred professional competence.

  Good

  3-4
  The student examines strengths and weaknesses in the interaction and co-operation skills, seeks to develop skills and to adapt his/ her actions accordingly.The student is competent to act in interaction and co-operation situations, using a client-centred approach. The student actively participates in the learning process and shares knowledge with the peers.The student knows how to work with various actors and explain the reasons for his/ her actions in a professional manner, observing equality principles. The student develops client-centred professional competence.

  Excellent

  5
  The student assesses strengths and weaknesses in the interaction and co-operation skills, develops skills and adapts his/ her actions accordingly. The student is competent to act in interaction and co-operation situations, using a client-centred approach. The student is able to contribute to the work of various teams in a client-centred professional manner. The student assumes responsibility for the learning process and sharing of knowledge among peers. The student actively works with various actors and explains the reasons for his/ her actions in a professional manner, observing equality principles. The student actively develops himself/ herself and the client-centred professional competence.

  Further information

  Pre-assignment - Who am I?

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2019 - 10.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 16.09.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Suzana Zegrea, Anna Saari

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Studying at a University of Applied Sciences XX00CG96-3001 02.09.2019-31.12.2019  2 credits  (RN19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - function in a university of applied sciences
  - develop their learning, studying and job seeking skills
  - use efficiently different learning environments
  - learn about their own field of study and employment opportunities in the field
  - identify their individual opportunities for internationalisation

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student and the study counsellor go through other recommended studies when planning the student’s personal curriculum.

  Course contents

  - structure of studies and different ways of conducting studies
  - study orientation and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences as a work community
  - statutes regulating higher education studies, regulations an rules of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
  - student union activities
  - library services of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
  - developing learning and study skills
  - social benefits for students and welfare services at Seinäjoki University of Applies Sciences
  - career planning and job seeking skills
  - relevance of internationalisation skills
  - opportunities for further studies

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 09.09.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN19

  Teacher(s)

  Aila Orsila, Kristiina Vaahtera, Suzana Zegrea, Sh Nimeämätön, Hilkka Latva-Somppi, Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Surgical Nursing and Health Technology BA00BO68-3001 02.01.2020-31.05.2020  7 credits  (RN18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students implement under supervision multi-professional nursing care for surgically ill patients while taking into consideration the patient's age, growth and development stage, the requirements of ethicality and the care and service setting. Under supervision students know how to assess the resources of patients and families from different cultural backgrounds and know how to support them in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Under supervision students plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for surgically ill patients and family members of all ages facing common surgical procedures. Students use evidence-based interventions developed for surgical, perioperative and gynaecological nursing to help, support and counsel patients and family members of all ages. Students observe the principles of pain alleviation and asepsis throughout the care of surgical patients. They know how to monitor and care for different wounds. Students are under supervision improving in common nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations used as part of surgical, perioperative and gynaecological patients' total care. Students improve their knowledge how to support and promote surgically ill patients' and families' health, self-care, rehabilitation and ability to function. Under supervision they are able to help and support disabled and injured patients and the patients' families. Students are under supervision able to help and support pain patients of all ages and alleviate their pain. Students are under supervision able to counsel patients before and after common radiological examinations. In their work, students use current surgical, anaesthesiological and gynaecological knowledge. Students use technology and digital services throughout the care and service pathways. They are aware of their responsibility and ensure patient safety.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Clinical Nursing 1 and 2.

  Course contents

  Health promotion, self-care support and rehabilitation in nursing with surgical, perioperative or gynaecological patients and their families. Nursing interventions (FinCC) in surgical, perioperative and gynaecological nursing. The national documentation model for nursing. Effica. The impact of the patient's age, sex, cultural background, growth and development stage and care and service setting on the care of acutely ill patients and their families. Assessment of nursing needs and monitoring vital functions in surgical, perioperative or gynaecological patients. Essential examinations, nursing procedures and diagnostic examinations in surgical, perioperative and gynaecological nursing. Pre, intra and postoperative nursing, rehabilitation and counselling. Asepsis in surgical, perioperative or gynaecological nursing. Pain control. Nursing, rehabilitation and counselling of disabled and injured patients. Multiprofessionalism in the care of surgical, perioperative or gynaecological patients. Radiation safety and radiological examinations. A safe nursing environment. The safe use of common technology in examinations and treatments throughout the care and service pathways for patients of all ages. Surgery, anaesthesiology and gynaecological diseases.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Students
  -use the knowledge foundation of client-centred clinical nursing narrowly
  -on a satisfactory level, seek information and use evidence-based knowledge to explain their actions in client-centred clinical nursing
  -on a satisfactory level, implement their competence in client-centred clinical nursing in various nursing/public health nursing situations
  -are capable of client-centred and safe clinical practice based on ethical principles
  -possess adequate skills in client-centered clinical decision-making
  -are to some extent prepared to develop client-centred clinical nursing

  Good

  3-4
  Students
  -competently and extensively use the concepts and knowledge of client-centred clinical nursing
  -evaluate and critically use evidence-based knowledge in client-centred clinical nursing
  - implement their competence in client-centred clinical nursing in an anticipatory manner and are capable of independent decision-making in various client-centred clinical nursing situations
  -are capable of client-centred, responsible and safe clinical practice
  -apply alternative solutions to decision-making in client-centred clinical nursing
  -evaluate action and safety in client-centred clinical nursing based on professional ethical principles of nursing/public health nursing
  -act as experts of client-centred clinical nursing in multidisciplinary teams and projects in collaboration with people who represent different cultures
  - purposefully develop themselves and their working community in client-centred clinical nursing

  Excellent

  5
  Students
  -demonstrate competence in the nursing scientific knowledge base and competently apply this knowledge to client-centred clinical nursing
  -independently seek, use and critically evaluate international evidence-based nursing scientific knowledge in client-centred clinical nursing
  - implement their competence in client-centred clinical nursing in an anticipatory manner and are capable of independent decision-making in various client-centred clinical nursing situations
  -assume responsibility for the patient's/client's care and service process in client-centred clinical nursing
  -create innovative alternative solutions to decision-making in client-centred clinical nursing
  -develop action and safety based on the professional ethics of nursing/public health nursing in client-centred clinical nursing
  -as experts of client-centred clinical nursing, develop action in multidisciplinary teams and projects in collaboration with people who represent different cultures
  - develop themselves, their profession and practice in client-centred clinical nursing purposefully, with a career-oriented approach

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 07.01.2020

  • 7 credits

  Group(s)

  • RN18

  Small group(s)

  • Operative Nursing and Healt Technology (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Perioperative Nursing (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Gynelogical Nursing (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Radiaton Protection and Radiological Examinations (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)
  • Client with Disabilities Nursing (Size: 0. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Tiina Mäki-Kojola, Anne Isoniemi, Katriina Kuhalampi, Paula Paussu, Kirsi Kivistö-Rahnasto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

Academic year 2020 - 2021

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.