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ON00DV59	Clinical Practicum in Medical-Surgical Nursing (8 cr)
Prerequisites	Not applicable
Objectives	The student is able to: • master the key knowledge and skills required for medical-surgical nursing and make decisions and tasks independently as a nurse; • plan, implement and evaluate medical-surgical nursing tasks ethically and safely using reliable evidence-based information; • apply knowledge of different diseases in the care of the medical-surgical patient; • manage the drug and fluid management of a medical-surgical patient in accordance with the principles of infection control and safety; • communicate appropriately about the different stages of the care process; • apply different methods of counselling in a client/patient-oriented manner; • demonstrate sufficient communication skills to medical-surgical patients professionally; • justify actions and care decisions based on evidence-based information; • follows the ethical guidelines and principles of nursing and acts as a responsible member of the nursing team and community; • perform tasks in the work unit as a nurse-in-charge and as a coordinator of the overall care of the client/patient and as a medical care expert in multidisciplinary teams with the guidance of the clinical mentor; and • analyse personal skills and development and contribute to the development in the clinical practice.
Content	• Comprehensive examination and treatment in accordance with the nursing process in both acute and long-term care • Disease prevention • Nursing functions required in demanding internal medicine-surgical nursing care • Client-oriented guidance • Written and oral information • Comprehensive interaction and support • Use technology in nursing care • Care coordination and multidisciplinary teamwork
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	Active participation in the clinical practicum
Execution methods	Guided personal clinical mentorship
Materials	Scientific databases and other useful materials will be 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	Not applicable
Further Information	Possible clinical placements • University Hospital/ District Hospitals: inpatient wards, hospital control rooms, outpatient clinics, emergency units, intensive care units • Homecare, home hospital • Outpatient care: Nurse-led clinics 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

Implementations

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• 19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024 (ON00DV59-3001 | ENP23SP)
Group(s)
ENP23SP

Max Seats
Not applicable

Evaluation Criteria
0-5

Language of Instruction
Finnish, English

Type of Course
Avoin amk, Healtcare and Nursing, Nursing Skills

Responsible Teacher
Not applicable

Mode of Delivery
R&D Studies: 0.00 cr
Virtual Studies: 0.00 cr
Contact Teaching: 8 cr

Teacher(s)
Floro Cubelo, Karimi Ngui

Smaller Group(s)
Avoin AMK, Tutkinto-opiskelijat

Evaluation Criteria
0-5

Assessment Methods and Criteria
Not applicable

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Not applicable

Location and time
Not applicable

Learning environments
Not applicable

Recommended or Required Reading
Scientific databases and other useful materials will be provided in the online learning environment

Further Information
Not applicable

Completion Alternatives
Not applicable

Teacher(s)
Floro Cubelo, Karimi Ngui

Work Placement and Working Life Connections
Not applicable

Exam Schedule
Not applicable

International Connections
Not applicable

Student's Time Use and Workload
Not applicable

Learning Progress
Not applicable

Evaluation criteria accepted
Not applicable

Evaluation criteria failed
Not applicable