Inner Medicine and Oncology Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BX06 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2027-2028) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 6 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Björninen, Karina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
Understand the principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients with internal diseases.
Be able to identify the impact of internal diseases on the daily life of patients and their families, as well as the importance of self-care in disease management.
Be able to identify underlying factors of internal and oncological diseases and their significance for patient care and support needs.
Recognize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in the comprehensive care of patients with internal diseases.
Know the key nursing procedures and methods used in the care of patients with internal diseases.
Identify the need for guidance and support for patients with internal diseases and their families at different stages of the care pathway.
Student's Workload
otal study time: 162 hours, including:
Medical online studies: 1 ECTS
Nursing studies: 5 ECTS: classroom teaching (including 14 hours of practical exercises and 40 hours of theory lessons)
Independent study
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Clinical Nursing Basics
Human biology and pathogens
Medication Therapy Basics
Contents
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Common respiratory diseases
Common neurological diseases
Common gastroenterological diseases: intestines, pancreas, liver, and kidneys
The development of cancer, contributing factors, and the most common treatment methods
Medical lectures on internal medicine and oncology
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Classroom teaching
Flipped learning
Case-based learning
Assessment Criteria
Level 5: The student can independently apply nursing methods in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Level 3: The student understands the use of nursing methods in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Level 1: The student knows about nursing methods in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Assessment Methods
Participation in classroom teaching: 80% attendance
Participation in practical exercises: 100% attendance
Completion of medical online studies with a passed exam
Nursing theory exam (graded 0-5)
Student feedback via Spark