Paediatric and Adolescent Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SHA0303 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2009H |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nurmi, Regina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | S-SH-3A | 2011-08-29 – 2012-02-24 | Teija Honkaniemi | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 25 | S-SH-3B | 2011-08-29 – 2012-02-24 | Teija Honkaniemi | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 26 | S-SH-2CK | 2011-10-24 – 2011-12-23 | Teija Honkaniemi | Finnish | 2011-10-03 – 2011-10-30 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to identify changes in health and illness of children and adolescents and to understand how these changes affect the well-being of the whole family. The student knows the principles of paediatric and adolescent nursing and the most important nursing methods.
Contents
A healthy child and healthy adolescent, health of the Finnish child, special characteristics of nursing children and adolescents . Family centered counselling and guidance.Paediatric pharmacotherapy.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Minkkinen, E. & Surakka, T. 2001. Lasten ja nuorten hoitotyö. Helsinki. Tammi.
- Hoppu, K. 2002. Lasten lääkehoidon erityispiirteet. Sairaanhoitaja 5/2002, 34-36
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, discussions, exercises and independent study
Assessment Methods
Participation in exercises, examination. Numeric assessment.