Opetussuunnitelmat
Description
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 |
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