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Nursing Assessment and InterventionsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IN00BR57

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
- client-oriented nursing
- 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