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OS00DW35	Intensive Care Nursing, Practical Training (18 cr)
Prerequisites	You have 140 CR.
Objectives	1. As a member of the care team, I plan, implement and assess the health status of the critical care patient, in particular the monitoring of basic organ functions and support for basic organ functions. 2. I apply my knowledge, skills and decision making in critical care in a patient-centred way. 3. I adhere to patient safety, ethical guidelines and principles of nursing and act as a responsible and collegial member of the nursing team at different stages of the nursing process. 4. I communicate professionally and situationally with patients and the care team. 5. I record and report on patient care in accordance with the practice of my placement. 6. As a member of the care team, I plan, implement and evaluate critical care work using national and international evidence. 7. I prepare a written paper on the safety of critical care patient care, applying my critical care skills. 8. I am responsible for assessing and developing my own skills.
Content	1. Monitoring and securing the vital functions and overall well-being of the intensive care patient. 2. Anticipating and responding to changes in vital signs. 3. Use of care technology and measurements and research results for decision making. 4. Aseptic, ergonomic and patient-safe critical care nursing. 5. Drug management and drug specificities in critical care. 6. Multidisciplinary teamwork, communication, information and continuity of 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	Intensive Care Nursing, Practical Training 18 CR / 12 weeks * Written assignment * Self-evaluation
Execution methods	1. I develop my critical care skills during my practical training. 2. I apply my nursing skills when working as a nurse in an intensive care unit. 3. I demonstrate my skills in a written assignment related to my internship.
Materials	Learning materials in Moodle.
Literature	Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria	Approved/Failed
Evaluation Criteria	pass/fail 1. I describe the importance of critical care as part of the overall care of the patient. 2. I assess the patient's need for care and the changes in basic body functions during intensive care. 3. I use the most common critical care monitoring equipment and nursing technology. 4. As a member of the care team, I implement critical care assistive techniques in an ethical and safe manner. 5. I meet and support patients and their relatives during the nursing process. 6. I participate in decision-making about patient care, justifying my proposals and actions with reliable evidence and observations and measurements of the patient. 7. I participate in the recording of care. 8. I describe the main drugs used in critical care, their effects and indications. I make use of the medication passport during the training period. 9. I act reliably and responsibly as a member of the care team. 10. I evaluate my competence and develop my own performance in a goal-oriented manner.
Assessment Frameworks	Not applicable
Further Information	Recognition and accreditation of learning (HOT) instructions: https://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/en/studying-at-oulu-uas/kno...
Responsible persons	Sanna Ronkainen, Paula Kotivesi
Links	Not applicable

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