Introduction to Clinical Nursing Practice
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHH0001 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Practical training |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2011H |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 10 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Kallio, Suvi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | S-SH-1CK | 2011-10-03 – 2011-11-11 | Kirsi Lehtola | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 6 | S-SH-1A | 2011-11-14 – 2011-12-23 | Taina Huusko | Finnish | 2011-10-03 – 2011-10-30 |
| 7 | S-SH-1B | 2012-01-09 – 2012-02-17 | Taina Huusko | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
| 8 | 2012-02-20 – 2012-03-30 | Suvi Kallio | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 | |
| 9 | S-TH-1A | 2012-04-02 – 2012-05-11 | Johanna Latvala | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student
- interacts with the patient, the close relatives and the work community
- recognizes the patient´s resources, the ability to function, the nursing needs and the holistic nursing approach
- is able to perform the basic nursing methods using aseptic technique and with ethical approach
- takes part in pharmacotherapy
-reports orally and documents the observations she/he makes in nursing care and explains her/his action
- occupational ergonomics knowledge
- pays attention to patient safety and the fire safety
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 262 h
- of which scheduled studies: 236 h (Practice and Clinical exam)
- of which autonomous studies: 26 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of Clinical Nursing
Contents
Clinical practice of the basic nursing methods
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Supervised clinical practice in health care center ward, 6 Weeks
Written assignment 12 h
Project assignment 14 h
Clinical exam 8 h
Assessment Criteria
Pass:
The student is able to:
- interact with the patient, the immediate family and the work community
- to perform independently some nursing procedures and use some nursing methods
- practise pharmacotherapy under supervision
- work in an aseptic, ethic, and ergonomic way and pay attention to patient safety
- to report and evaluate her/his action
Failed:
The student
- acts in an unprofessional way during the clinical practice
- doesn´t follow the rules of the work community
Assessment Methods
Pass-evaluation on clinical practice, the case assignment, the project assignment and the clinical exam.