Intensive Care Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SH00BC96 |
| Curriculum: | SH 2021K / 2021VK / 2022 / 2022K |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2025 / 2025-2026 / 2026) |
| Semester: | Spring / Autumn |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Joensuu, Miia |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2025-2026
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003 | SH2022-3A, SH2022-3B | 2025-04-01 – 2025-09-30 | Miia Joensuu | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
Student
-is familiar with intensive care environment and ensures the safety of care
works as a part of a multidisciplinary team
-is familiar with special features and methods of treatment in the intensive care
-is familiar with basics of examination and care of critically ill patient
-knows how to evaluate and treat nursing care problems concerning a critically ill patient
-is familiar whit examination, monitoring and care equipment used in an intensive care setting and understands how to interpret the information correctly
-takes into consideration the patient´s family and their needs
-is familiar with the basic medications and fluid therapy used
Student's Workload
Student´s workload 81h
-Guided teaching 42h (8h+8h laboratory groups: care of an intubated patient, extubation, invasive measurements and monitoring, cpr)
-Independent study 39h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Medical Nursing,Surgical Nursing and pharmachoterapy
Contents
Contents
-the definition of intensive care. The role and competency of a intensive care nurse
obseravation and care of the critically ill patient (includes)
-cardiovascular observation and care; invasive methods
-respiratory; respiratory failure, ventilator care
-observation and care of a neurological patient
-observation and care of a gastrointestinal patient
-severe infections
-medication, fluid therapy, nutrition, drug calculations
-basic care and rehabilitation
-the encounter and support of the patient´s family. The consideration of thei needs
-the ethics of intensive care
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Literature
Ritmala-Castrén M, Lönn M, Lundgrén-Laine H, Meriläinen M, Peltomaa M (Toim.). 2017. Teho- ja valvontahoitotyön opas. Kustannus Oy Duodecim.
Material and articles by teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
-lectures, familiarization with the material, exercise
Assessment Methods
-Exam (0-5)
-Tasks
-Laboration (100% presence)