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ON00DV45	Clinical Practicum in Advanced Nursing (20 cr)
Prerequisites	All clinical practicums are completed without deficits.
Objectives	Clinical Part The student: • implements the nursing process to patient care in a professional manner; • demonstrates ethical, clinical, and professional skills in a multidisciplinary team; • creates comprehensive and systematic nursing care plan according to the Finnish Care Classification System (FinCC 4.0); • performs nursing duties and responsibilities independently in promoting high-quality standards in patient care; • demonstrates advanced level skills in the overall care of the patient; • participates in multidisciplinary meetings involving patient care and shares knowledge and expertise to better patient care; and • identifies problems and challenges encountered in the clinical placement and suggests solutions according to evidence-based data. Theoretical Part The National Proficiency Test in Nursing is organised by participating polytechnic universities in Finland. In accordance with the European Union (EU) Directive 2013/55/EU and national legislation in Finland, a nurse responsible for general care must demonstrate sufficient skills and knowledge to deliver safe, quality, and effective nursing care to the public. This proficiency test assesses the theoretical knowledge of nursing students on eight main areas of focus in nursing.
Content	Clinical Part The student is tasked to perform independently with the guidance of the clinical mentor. • Nursing Admission • Nursing Documentation and the use of Nursing Process • Nursing Care Plan • Medication administration • Patient Discharge • Nurse-Doctor Interactions: Taking doctor's orders and transcribing medication orders • Patient interaction and the involvement of family members or next of kin • Use of eHealth systems in particular to patient information systems in performing nursing reports • Coordination of patient care • Nursing Interventions: Dependent, Independent and Collaborative Theoretical Part The National Proficiency Test in Nursing is divided into eight main areas of focus. Part I. Basic Clinical Nursing Skills Part II. Medical Nursing Part III. Surgical and Perioperative Nursing Part IV. Family-Centered Pediatric Care in Nursing Part V. Gerontology Nursing Part VI. Nursing skills in different service environments Part VII. Nursing skills for people with special needs
Recommended optional programme components	If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
Accomplishment methods	Clinical Part. Active participation in the clinical practicum Theoretical Part. All parts of the eight main areas of focus are assessed as passed.
Execution methods	Clinical Part. Guided personal clinical mentorship Theoretical Part. Electronic Exam System
Materials	Scientific databases and other supplementary materials related to the clinical practicum are provided in the online learning environment.
Literature	Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria	Approved/Failed
Evaluation Criteria	pass/fail A student is assessed according to the Assessment Framework of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk). Areas of assessment include 1. professional knowledge base and information seeking; 2. professional skill, activity, and target of activity; 3. group work skills and leadership; and 4. responsibility. Detailed information on the assessment is attached. PASS The student: • achieves the objectives of the clinical practicum and as assessed by the clinical mentor in the clinical placement(s); • performs clinical nursing tasks safely and independently under the supervision of the clinical mentor; • participates in pre-deployment orientation(s), meetings with the clinical supervisor, collaborative activities(as needed) and adheres to the standards of nursing care ethically and with due diligence; • submits the required assignments according to the agreements with the clinical supervisors and standards set by the higher education provider; and • completes the curriculum's required number of hours in accordance with national legislation and EU Directive. FAIL The student: • endangers the patient's safety resulting in possible harm or due to missed, rationed or unfinished nursing care; • performs nursing tasks unethically; • does not demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies required at the clinical practicum; and • does not follow professional conduct (neglecting tasks, being impolite, disobedient, and disrespectful with patients and colleagues).
Assessment Frameworks	Assessment Framework
Further Information	Practical placements will be in any of the specialised medical facilities. The electronic exam is carried out at DigiCampus using the Haka account. In case of accreditation, the student is given guidance for the accreditation process by the Head of the Degree Programme/teacher responsible for the option, campus study counsellors, teacher tutor, or the teacher of the course. In addition, the staff of Academic Affairs can help the student with the application.
Responsible persons	Floro Cubelo
Links	Assessment Framework

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