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Expertise in Nursing

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSHA0602
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: S-SH 2010H
Level: Bachelor of Health Care
Year of Study: 4 (2013-2014)
Credits: 6 cr
Responsible Teacher: Peltomäki, Pirjo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1S-SH-3CK, S-SH-4-LN, S-SH-4-PE, S-SH-4-PSY, S-SH-4-SIK, S-SH-4A, S-SH-4B2013-09-02 – 2014-02-21Eila Rasivirta, Hanna-Leena Melender, Johanna Latvala, Mirva Sundqvist-Kekäläinen, Päivi Autio, Pirjo Peltomäki, Riitta Koskimäki, Teija HonkaniemiFinnish2013-08-16 – 2013-09-13

Learning Outcomes

The student understands the meaning of nursing science research in developing the quality of nursing. The student deepens his/her understanding of the role of evidence-based nursing in various health care settings.
The student takes responsibility of his/her own professional development into an expert and is able to work in multi-professional teams. The student knows the principles of administration and leadership.
The student understands the special requirements related to his / her own professional development and knows how to apply them in advanced studies.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 162 h
- of which scheduled studies: 72 h
- of which autonomous studies: 84 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Prerequisites: Basic professional studies in nursing.

Contents

Nursing Sciences in developing Nursing Practice. Nursing Leadership. Deepening Professionalism.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Eriksson, K, Isola, A, Kyngäs, H, Leino-Kilpi, H, Lindström, UÅ, Paavilainen, E, Pietilä, A-M, Salanterä, S, Vehviläinen-Julkunen-K, Åstedt-Kurki, P. 2012. Hoitotiede. Helsinki. Sanoma Pro Oy.(soveltuvin osin)
Laaksonen H., Niskanen J., Ollila S., Risku A. 2005. Lähijohtamisen perusteet terveydenhuollossa. Edita.
Muu ilmoitettava materiaali

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures 27 h, group work 20 h, e-learning 20 h.
Independent studies 68 h.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: the student is able
- to name the principles of administration and management
- to name the elements of nursing practice, management and education based on nursing science

Grade 3: the student is able
- to describe the principles of administration and management
- to describe the elements of nursing practice, management and education based on nursing science

Grade 5: the student is able
- to describe the principles of administration and management and to apply them in a new context
- to describe the elements of nursing practice, management and education based on nursing science and to apply them in a new context

Assessment Methods

Exam, numerical evaluation (0-5).


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