Curricula
Description
| ON00DU79 | Fundamentals of Nursing Care (5 cr) |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites for enrollment. |
| Objectives | The student is able to: • understand, practice, and apply the principles of basic infection prevention control measures, including hand hygiene and aseptic techniques; • identify vital signs and apply the concepts of anatomy and physiology in measuring them; • describe the concepts of the basics of diagnostic tests to help support the patient’s function; • understand the principles of work ergonomics and the use of assistive devices in patient transfer to promote patient safety; • create a nursing care plan using the nursing process; • apply evidence-based data to support the basic nursing care plan of the patient and family members involved in the plan of care; • practice the fundamentals of first aid; • describe the concepts of post-mortem care; • understand the main principles of basic specimen collection; and • recommend the nutritional needs of an adult and elderly client and perform basic health promotional activities. Part II: Nursing in Finland (Integration Part with tutor teacher) The student is able to: • understand work collegiality and work culture in the Finnish context; • recognize cultural differences in a multicultural and multiprofessional environment; • identify the Finnish social and healthcare system; • interpret the Finnish code of ethics for nurses; • describe the general duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in Finland; • realize opportunities in the Finnish labor markets both in primary health care and specialized medical care. |
| Content | Part I Fundamentals of Nursing Care • Basic Infection and Prevention Control Measures • Ergonomy and Assistive Devices • Vital Signs and the use of reporting tools • Nursing Process • Post-mortem care • Introduction to Specimen Collection • Emergency First Aid • Nutrition Recommendation and fluid balance among adults and elderly people Part II Nursing in Finland • Nurses’ Collegiality Guidelines • Finnish Culture and Healthcare Work Culture • Primary and Specialised Medical Care in the Finnish Health Care System • Ethical Guidelines for Nurses in Finland • Duties and Responsibilities of a General Nurse in Finland • Labour Markets in Primary Health Care and Specialised Medical Care |
| 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 | The assessment includes a written examination and skills check. |
| Execution methods | The course is conducted in a hybrid format, incorporating online teaching, independent study, group discussions, laboratory sessions, and a final examination. |
| Materials | Primary source: • Perry, A. G., Potter, P. A. & Ostendorf, W. (2013). Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques. Other supplementary materials will be provided in the online learning environment. |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) Part I Fundamentals of Nursing Care To some extent, you can: • understand, practice, and apply the principles of basic infection prevention control measures, including hand hygiene and aseptic techniques; • identify vital signs and apply the concepts of anatomy and physiology in measuring them; • describe the concepts of the basics of diagnostic tests to help support the patient’s function; • understand the principles of work ergonomics and the use of assistive devices in patient transfer to promote patient safety; • create a nursing care plan using the nursing process; • apply evidence-based data to support the basic nursing care plan of the patient and family members involved in the plan of care; • practice the fundamentals of first aid; • describe the concepts of post-mortem care; • understand the main principles of basic specimen collection; and • recommend the nutritional needs of an adult and elderly client and perform basic health promotional activities. Part II Nursing in Finland To some extent, you can: • understand work collegiality and work culture in the Finnish context; • recognize cultural differences in a multicultural and multiprofessional environment; • identify the Finnish social and healthcare system; • interpret the Finnish code of ethics for nurses; • describe the general duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in Finland; • realize opportunities in the Finnish labor markets both in primary health care and specialized medical care. good (3-4) Part I Fundamentals of Nursing Care With familiarity and consistency, you can: • understand, practice, and apply the principles of basic infection prevention control measures, including hand hygiene and aseptic techniques; • identify vital signs and apply the concepts of anatomy and physiology in measuring them; • describe the concepts of the basics of diagnostic tests to help support the patient’s function; • understand the principles of work ergonomics and the use of assistive devices in patient transfer to promote patient safety; • create a nursing care plan using the nursing process; • apply evidence-based data to support the basic nursing care plan of the patient and family members involved in the plan of care; • practice the fundamentals of first aid; • describe the concepts of post-mortem care; • understand the main principles of basic specimen collection; and • recommend the nutritional needs of an adult and elderly client and perform basic health promotional activities. Part II Nursing in Finland With familiarity and consistency, you can: • understand work collegiality and work culture in the Finnish context; • recognize cultural differences in a multicultural and multiprofessional environment; • identify the Finnish social and healthcare system; • interpret the Finnish code of ethics for nurses; • describe the general duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in Finland; • realize opportunities in the Finnish labor markets both in primary health care and specialized medical care. excellent (5) Part I Fundamentals of Nursing Care You outstandingly: • understand, practice, and apply the principles of basic infection prevention control measures, including hand hygiene and aseptic techniques; • identify vital signs and apply the concepts of anatomy and physiology in measuring them; • describe the concepts of the basics of diagnostic tests to help support the patient’s function; • understand the principles of work ergonomics and the use of assistive devices in patient transfer to promote patient safety; • create a nursing care plan using the nursing process; • apply evidence-based data to support the basic nursing care plan of the patient and family members involved in the plan of care; • practice the fundamentals of first aid; • describe the concepts of post-mortem care; • understand the main principles of basic specimen collection; and • recommend the nutritional needs of an adult and elderly client and perform basic health promotional activities. Part II Nursing in Finland You outstandingly: • understand work collegiality and work culture in the Finnish context; • recognize cultural differences in a multicultural and multiprofessional environment; • identify the Finnish social and healthcare system; • interpret the Finnish code of ethics for nurses; • describe the general duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse in Finland; • realize opportunities in the Finnish labor markets both in primary health care and specialized medical care. pass/fail A student is assessed according to the Assessment Framework of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk) using a numerical scale of 0-5. 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 4. Responsibility Detailed information about the assessment criteria and the numerical scale can be found in the attached document. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Assessment Framework |
| Further Information | All hybrid lectures are considered obligatory. |
| Responsible persons | Floro Cubelo |
| Links | Assessment Framework |
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