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Nursing Assessment and InterventionsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IN00BL58

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Ernest Aluoch

Learning objectives

After completing the course, student is able to
- describe the importance of the nursing values and fundamental nursing concepts as the basis of nursing care
- name the basic concepts of nursing science
- assess the client’s daily nursing needs and list nursing activities
- observe and interpret the effects of nursing activities used on the client's health and functional ability
- explain the ABCDE method when examining the patient’s basic vital functions and the ISBAR method when reporting on them
- explain the importance of functional ability and rehabilitative care in welfare promotion
- document nursing according to the nursing process model and national documentation model
- describe the factors influencing patient safety and understand the importance of the HaiPro reporting system
- explain the basics of infection prevention control principles in nursing
- explain the meaning of hygiene and safety in patient catering
- describe the main content of the national nutrition and exercise recommendations from the nursing care point of view

Content

- basic concepts of nursing science
- professional and therapeutic interaction
- nursing ethics
- mentoring the client/patient
- patient safety
- nursing assessment and interventions
- nursing documentation
- infection prevention and control in nursing, and related legislation
- nutrition and physical activity in health promotion
- food hygiene

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 22.11.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Tarja Ruokokoski
  • Anne-Marika Partanen
  • Ernest Aluoch
  • Anna-Maria Saarela
Scheduling groups
  • G1/3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G2/3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
  • G3/3 (Size: 12. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • IN24SP
    Nursing
Education groups
  • G1/3
  • G2/3
  • G3/3

Teaching methods

Combination of lectures, group work and individual assignments and exam.

Student workload

Working hours required for this study module: 27 hours x 5cr = 135 hours

Theory lectures - 52 hours

Documentation Skill labs - 8 hours

Exams - 2 hours

Independent studies/preparing for exams and skill labs - 73 hours

Materials

- Perry, A., Potter, P.A., Stockert, P. & Hall, A. 2019. Essentials for Nursing Practice. 9th Edition. Elsevier. E-book available.

-Perry, A., Potter, P.A., & Ostetendorf, W.F. 2018. Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques. 9th Edition. Elsevier. E-book available from 2014 edition.

Further information

More information in Moodle course platform when the course begins.