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ON00DV55	Clinical Practicum in Women's Health (6 cr)
Prerequisites	Theoretical parts are passed without deficits
Objectives	The student is able to: • practice client-centered guidance and, where possible, assess the impact of a woman's pregnancy, childbirth, or other health change as part of the nursing process; • identify and address sexual and reproductive health issues related to different ages and life situations (including the impact of illness and medication); • apply evidence-based knowledge in maternity and/or gynaecological nursing in different care settings, taking into account the specificities of women's nursing • use their Finnish language skills in nursing even in demanding interaction situations. .
Content	• Comprehensive assessment of a female patient with complex needs • Health promotion and discharge instructions of a patient with gynaecological problems • Nursing process of a woman with sexual and reproductive health issues and corresponding nursing interventions
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	Guided personal clinical mentorship
Execution methods	Active participation in the clinical practicum
Materials	Scientific databases and other supplementary materials related to the clinical practicum are provided in the online learning environment
Literature	Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria	Not applicable
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	Not applicable
Further Information	If desired, students have the opportunity to demonstrate Finnish language proficiency level B2.1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 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	Not applicable

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