Studieguide

Lärandemål

The student
- know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
- know the central structure and functions of the human body
- understand the physiology of the organs in human body
- are familiar with cell biology
- will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Innehåll

Structure and function of the locomotor system
Cell biology, as well as different types of tissues, and understand their function
Nervous system regulates physiological processes
Structure and function of the sense organs
Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
Lymphatic system
Reproductive system
Fluid- and acid-base balance

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Additional recommended books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Lecture material and exercises on Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination is scheduled 14.11.2025
Re-examination of the course is possible 12.12.2025, 16.01.2026 and 24.4.2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Lectures and examination 29 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 79 h.

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Additional information is found on the Moodle page of the course

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and digital quizzes

Underkänd (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student
- are familiar with the common transmission routes of pathogenic microbes
- understands the pathological picture of common infectious diseases
- know the basic aseptic methods
- master the terminology of basic clinical microbiology
- understand the immune response in health and disease
- understands the importance of immunology and pathology in health care
- can account for the immune system's physiology
- understands the mechanisms of the diseases

Innehåll

Different microbe groups causing disease in man
Different modes for microbe transmission
Human microbiota and explain its impact on human health
Microbes causing common human infectious diseases
Antimicrobial resistance and explain the resistance in bacteria
Basic aseptic methods, aseptic technique, hand hygiene
Basics of pathology
Basics of pathophysiology

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025, 1.10-14.12 på campus Alere, Novia i Vasa

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology. Hand-outs on moodle.
Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
Apurba S. Sastry & Sandhya, Bhat. Essentials of medical microbiology. 2018. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/novia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=6286659&ppg=20
Huether, McCane, Brasher, Rote. Understanding pathophysiology. 2017
Kumar, Cotran, Robbins. Basic pathology.
Phillips, Murray & Crocker. The Biology of Disease. Blackwell Science.
ebook: Lippincott, Springhouse. Just the facts: Pathophysiology
Khanacademy Health and medicine
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, assignments and individual studies, exam.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Exam

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tentamen

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

5 sp = 135 h för studerande.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student:
- has knowledge of and demonstrate decision-making skills and critical thinking in internal medicine and surgical nursing
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the internal medicine and surgical nursing process in different clinical settings
- demonstrates a holistic perspective of nursing care in case studies
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
- has knowledge about health technology related to the medical/surgical field
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in different nursing contexts

Innehåll

Common clinical interventions and methods in internal medicine nursing
Common clinical interventions and methods in surigcal nursing
Common intraoperative nursing and postoperative and surgical nursing skills
Nursing care for patients with altered electrolyte- and fluid balance
Managing the fluid balance, focusing on intravenous and blood infusions, drainage and catheters
Blood transfusions, CVC, PICC, arterial cannula
Medication technology and health technology in internal medicine and surgical field
Skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in medical/ surgical field
ABCD, ISBAR
Resuscitation

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wicker, Paul. Perioperative Practice at a Glance, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1895109.

Berman, A. & Snyder, S. 2022. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts. process and Practice. Unit 8, Chapter 37.

Boyd, C. 2013. Clinical Skills for Nurses. Student Survival Skills. Wiley-Blackwell
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=7103667&query=Clinical%20skills

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, P. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 6 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey. Unit 2, Chapter 4: Nursing care of patients having surgery.

Bauldoff, G., Gubrud-Howe, P. M., Carno, M., & LeMone, P. (2020). LeMone & Burke's medical-surgical nursing: Clinical reasoning in patient care (Seventh edition.). Pearson Education.

E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.

https://www.veripalvelu.fi/en/

https://view.taiqa.com/librismedia/verivalmisteiden-kayton-opas-fi#/page=1

Terveysportti

+ other recommended literature

Undervisningsmetoder

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Practical examination in resuscitation, pass/fail
Practical examination February 2026, pass/fail
Virtual test in Bloodtransfusion; Verensiirron verkkokurssi or Blodtransfusionens ABO, pass/fail
Moodle test

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

4 x 27 h= 108 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

If you fail in practical exam resuscitation, re-take is arranged
If you fail in the practical exam in the rest of the course, you will make a movie

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

The student:
- has knowledge of and demonstrate decision-making skills and critical thinking in internal medicine and surgical nursing
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the internal medicine and surgical nursing process in different clinical settings
- demonstrates a holistic perspective of nursing care in case studies
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
- has knowledge about health technology related to the medical/surgical field
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in different nursing contexts

Innehåll

Common clinical interventions and methods in internal medicine nursing
Common clinical interventions and methods in surigcal nursing
Common intraoperative nursing and postoperative and surgical nursing skills
Nursing care for patients with altered electrolyte- and fluid balance
Managing the fluid balance, focusing on intravenous and blood infusions, drainage and catheters
Blood transfusions, CVC, PICC, arterial cannula
Medication technology and health technology in internal medicine and surgical field
Skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in medical/ surgical field
ABCD, ISBAR
Resuscitation

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wicker, Paul. Perioperative Practice at a Glance, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1895109.

Berman, A. & Snyder, S. 2022. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts. process and Practice. Unit 8, Chapter 37.

Boyd, C. 2013. Clinical Skills for Nurses. Student Survival Skills. Wiley-Blackwell
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=7103667&query=Clinical%20skills

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, P. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 6 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey. Unit 2, Chapter 4: Nursing care of patients having surgery.

Bauldoff, G., Gubrud-Howe, P. M., Carno, M., & LeMone, P. (2020). LeMone & Burke's medical-surgical nursing: Clinical reasoning in patient care (Seventh edition.). Pearson Education.

E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.

https://www.veripalvelu.fi/en/

https://view.taiqa.com/librismedia/verivalmisteiden-kayton-opas-fi#/page=1

Terveysportti

+ other recommended literature

Undervisningsmetoder

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Practical examination in resuscitation, pass/fail
Practical examination autumn 2025, pass/fail
Virtual test in Bloodtransfusion; Verensiirron verkkokurssi or Blodtransfusionens ABO, pass/fail
Moodle test

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

4 x 27 h= 108 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

If you fail in practical exam resuscitation, re-take is arranged
If you fail in the practical exam in the rest of the course, you will make a movie

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

The student:
- is prepared to implement the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care
- is prepared to support the patient and his/her family in acute and intensive nursing care situations
- can outline and apply the theory of intensive and emergency care to nursing and consider the specific caring needs of the patient who is critically ill, or suffers from trauma.
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care settings
- is familiar with the health technology of intensive and acute care settings and prepared to perform first aid in hospital settings
- can perform resuscitation in various settings.
- has knowledge about health technology related to the acute and intensive nursing field
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in the acute and intensive nursing field

Innehåll

Priority in acute and intensive care (ABCD)
Assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care settings
Patients in pain, chock, multiple health problems and for patients with trauma or multiple injuries
Support the patient and his/her family in acute and intensive nursing care situations
Common problems in critical and acute care, and implementation in simulated situations
Health technology
First aid in hospital settings
Resuscitation in various settings.
Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues
NEWS; PEWS, PPE+D,
Stress management skills

Tid och plats

Autum 2025

Check your tuudo for further information

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Price, A., Smith, S. & Challiner, A. 2016. Ward-based Critical Care. A Guide for Health Professionals. 2nd Edition.

Holbery, N & Newcombe, P. 2016. Emergency Nursing at a Glance.

WHO, Emergency & Trauma Care Training Course. https://www.who.int/surgery/publications/s16382e.pdf

European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021. https://www.cprguidelines.eu/

The teacher's material available on moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Theory
Workshops
Case study
Blended learning
Guest lecture

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Exam
Workshop Mandatory

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

This course is 3 ECT, = 81 hours
(1 ECT 27h work for students)


Theory lessions in class 16h (4h x 4)

Lesion 1, Introduction and guest lecture from emergency unit and ICU
Lesion 2, arteria canula, CVK & Swan-ganz
Lesion 3, ECG, Cpap, Bipap, Optiflow, kapno.
Lesion 4, Acute care (ABCDEF, triage)


Workshop (3h x 5 / group) MANDATORY!

Workshop 1, Arteria cannula (preparations, set sterile tables, assist doctor and make a pressure set)
Workshop 2, Different types of medicine used at emergency and ICU (dilution and mixture)
Workshop 3, Intubation (preparation, medicine, assist doctor and respiratior)
Workshop 4, Oral care + trachea care and suction from tube and mouth
Workshop 5, Spira, Optiflow, Cpap, Bipap
Workshop 6, Braininjury and case study


Workshop togather with doctors from vcs (4hours/group) MANDATORY
4h Group 1
4h Group 2
4h Group 3

3h Exam

43 h Own study

Periodisering av innehållet

- Priority (ABCD)
- Assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process.
- How to help patients in pain, chock, multiple health problems and for patients with trauma or multiple injuries
- Support the patient and his/her family.
- Health technology
- Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues
- NEWS; PEWS, PPE+D
- Stress management skills

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Preknowlage for this course
Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care


All workshops are manadatory

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Exam (1-5)

Workshops (passed/failed)

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Criteria for evaluation of Workshop:
The student has participated in 2 workshops

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Criteria for evaluation of Workshop:
The student has participated in 2 workshops

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of Workshop:
The student has participated in 2 workshops

Förkunskapskrav

For DP in Nursing:
NU22CN03 Practice: Medical Nursing Care OR
NU22CN04: Practice: Surgical Nursing Care

För utbildning till sjukskötare på svenska programmet:
Grundstudier
Grunder i vård, Hälsofrämjande vård och Klinisk vård som hör till Yrkesstudier
VÅV22PR01 Praktik: Grundvård
VÅV22PR02 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 1
VÅV22PR03 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 2
VÅV22PR06 Praktik: Valbar kontext 1

Tilläggsuppgifter

Only for degree students
The language of education is English

Undervisningen är på engelska
Examinationsuppgifter kan skrivas på svenska

Lärandemål

The student
- has knowledge of clinical pharmacology
- has knowledge of drugs in the most common disease groups
- has knowledge of drugs that are common in several different disease groups
- understands and can follow up the effects, side effects and interactions of the drugs
- understands the nurses role, duties and responsibilities regarding drug therapy
- understands the medication plan and can guide the patient

Innehåll

Clinical Pharmacology
Self medication
Medication technology
Medication plan
Polyfarmaci
Nurses role and responsibilities

Tid och plats

Hösttermin 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Blended learning

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tent

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

Drug therapy and Pharmacology 2

Lärandemål

The student:
- is familiar with the organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
- is aware of patient- and staff safety during home visits
- can take care of the patient in a home environment while considering professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy.
- can apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process, in home- and community nursing care
- can work in different settings in community nursing care
- is able to evaluate, prioritize and guide the patient in community nursing care
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
- applies ethical, sustainable and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

Innehåll

Organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
Patient safety in home and community care
Use different guidance methods: oral and written guidance, using telephone and digital tools
Health technology in community care
Home care, home hospitals, community nursing care
Information and service guidance

Tid och plats

Fall semester 22.9-9.11.2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Information about recommended literature is available on moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures
Group work
Exam
Practical Workshops

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 credit 27h
4 credits 108h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Mandatory attendance at workshops and seminar.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Underkänd (0)

The text is fragmentary and it does not answer the questions.
The methodological literature is not used.
Reflections are not performed.
The technical design is lacking.
Does not explain the central concepts and basic principles.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The questions are answered vaguely and narrowly.
The literature is referenced
Reflections are performed only to a limited extent.
The technical design is satisfactory.
Refers concepts and basic principle
Students have justifiable knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The questions are answered.
The methodological literature is applied.
The text is reflective and there are critical points of view.
The technical design is good
Understands and can explain concepts and the basic principles are based on literature. Students have good knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The questions are answered exhaustively and in many ways.
The literature is analyzed and applied.
The reflection is scientifically analytical.
The technical design is commendable.
Has the ability to see connections and draw own conclusions
Makes versatile use of literature
Students have excellent knowledge

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1
Basic Nursing Care 1

Lärandemål

The student
- has knowledge of and can apply legislation and directives regarding drug treatment
- has basic knowledge of pharmacology
- masters the aseptic of drug treatment
- masters pharmaceutical forms and their mode of administration
- has skills in injection technique
- can observe the effects of drug treatment on the patient
- has insight into recipe theory
- masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
- has an understanding of the importance of drug treatment in patient safety
- masters drug billing at a basic level

Innehåll

Legislation
Pharmacology
Aseptic, sustainability and route of administration
Recipe theory
Patient guidance and documentation
Drug calculation
Injection administration
Proper handling of sharps instruments

Tid och plats

21.10-1.12.2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Undervisningsmetoder

Workshops

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 sp x 27h= 81 h

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Calculation 100% correct to pass the course

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

Studerande
- har insikter i entreprenörskap och företagande inom social- och hälsovårdsbranschen
- känner till vad grundande av företag innebär
- utvecklar färdigheter i planering och genomförande av affärsverksamhetsplan
- utvecklar förståelse för företagande, entreprenörskap och sociala innovationer
-har förutsättningar för att samarbeta i interprofessionell verksamhet

Innehåll

Företagande inom social-, hälso- och skönhetsbranschen
Praktiskt entreprenörskap
Processen för att bli godkänd serviceproducent inom social- och hälsovård
Affärsplan
Sociala innovationer
Strategier för att stärka samverkan
Interprofessionellt lärande

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Kursen genomförs i ett annat kursförverkligande:SHV22EI03-3004 Entreprenörskap och interprofessionalitet 3 sp.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Studerande påvisar en ytlig kompetens och grundläggande förståelse för ämnet

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Studerande påvisar en kompetens som relateras och kopplas till litteraturen
Studerande kan reflektera och motivera egna synpunkter

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Studerande har en fördjupad kompetens och visar en djupare förståelse för ämnet i relation till det kommande yrket

Förkunskapskrav

Inga förkunskapskrav

Tilläggsuppgifter

-

Lärandemål

The student:
- knows the profession of a nurse and its special features
- develops an international perspective on nursing history and become familiar with nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
- is familiar with ethical theories, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
- has fundamental knowledge, and an understanding, of cultural differences, as well as the need for cultural sensitivity in all contact with people.
- adopts an approach to nursing care based on critical thinking and evidencebased practice and desicion-making process
- understands the necessity of an evidence-based practice
- has knowledge of the nursing process
- knows how to correctly document and report nursing care according to the national health care system "

Innehåll

Nursing as a profession
International perspective on nursing history and philosophy
Nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
Ethical theories, values and ethical guidelines, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
Cultural differences and cultural sensitivity
Cultural awareness, and respect for individual uniqueness
Nursing care based on critical thinking and evidence based practice and decision-making process
Assess, plan and implement nursing care based on the patient’s needs
Evaluate nursing care
Finnish Care Classification FinCC
Document and report nursing care according to the national health care system (ISBAR)

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025 at Novia campus in Vasa. Look at your schedule.

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Berman, A., Snyder, S. Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, Process and Practice. 9th ed. Person, New-Jersy. 2012, pp. 161-335.
Boström, A.-M., Rudman, A., Ehrenberg, A., Gustavsson, J. P., & Wallin, L. (2013). Factors associated with evidence-based practice among registered nurses in Sweden: a national cross-sectional study. BMC Health Services Research, 13(1), 1–12.

Chen, S., Chang, H., & Pai, H. (2018). Caring behaviours directly and indirectly affect nursing students’ critical thinking. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 32(1), 197–203.

Gonzol, K., & Newby, C. (2013). Facilitating Clinical Reasoning in the Skills Laboratory: Reasoning Model Versus Nursing Process-Based Skills Checklist. Nursing Education Perspectives (National League for Nursing), 34(4), 265–267.

Hinno, S., Partanen, P., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. (2012). The professional nursing practice environment and nurse-reported job outcomes in two European countries: a survey of nurses in Finland and the Netherlands. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.26 Issue( 1), 133-143.

Hancock, H. C., & Easen, P. R. (2004). Evidence-based practice – an incomplete model of the relationship between theory and professional work. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 10(2), 187–196.

Miller, L. L., Ward, D., & Young, H. M. (2010). Evidence-Based Practices in Nursing. Generations, 34(1), 72–77. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=53063435&site=ehost-live

Parvan, K., Hosseini, F. A., Jasemi, M., & Thomson, B. (2021). Attitude of nursing students following the implementation of comprehensive computer-based nursing process in medical surgical internship: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Medical Informatics & Decision Making, 21(1), 1–12.

Extra
Salmela, S., Koskinen, C. & Eriksson, K. 2017. Nurse Leaders as Managers of Ethical Sustainable Caring Cultures. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73(4), 871– 882.


Salmela, S. & Nyström, L. The human being in need of nursing care – patient, customer or fellow human being? International Journal of Caring Sciences. Accepted for publication.


Nyholm, L. & Koskinen, C. 2017. Understanding and safeguarding dignity in patient care. Nursing Ethics, 24(4), 408– 418.

Undervisningsmetoder

Theory lessons combined with group discussions and case studies
Individual assignment
Group assignment
Self studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Hand in your individual assignment;

Hand in your group assignment;

Exam in Moodle (grade 1-5);

Re-exam

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Introduction is mandatory

Seminar is mandatory;

Exam is mandatory;

Case study

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 credit = 27 hour. This course 5 credit = 135 hours.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

For an approved performance you need to hand in case-study and individual assignment (approved/failed), group assignment (1-5) and exam (1-5).
Group assignments seminar is mandatory

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student
- has oral skills in Finnish for nurses. The level is the same as in Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4

Innehåll

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Förkunskapskrav

Finnish Level A1

Lärandemål

The student
- has written skills in Finnish for nurses. The level is the same as in Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4

Innehåll

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Förkunskapskrav

Finnish Level A1

Lärandemål

The student:
- develops a holistic view of the human being and become familiar with health promotion throughout the life span
- understands the process of natural ageing (physical, mental and social changes)
- can support health promotion and illness prevention for specific patient groups at risk
- understands the concept of health and lifestyle and be able to apply that to disorders linked to lifestyle
- knows the diseases prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has basic knowledge of preventive care, treatment and sustainability at the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases
- has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
- understands the importance of health promotion, preventive care and rehabilitation in relation to immunological diseases
- can apply nutrition and care recommendations for different age and target groups for prevention and treatment for national diseases
- is familiar with diets related to illness and disease
- can to guide patients concerning nutritional issues
- be able to apply evidence-based nursing care and the nursing process to nursing care related to nutritional problems

Innehåll

Health promotion and guidance in health promotion
Connection between life style and health and illness
Functional capacity of human being
Different aspects of measuring health: subjective and objective measurements
Essential nutrients and their dietary sources, food recommendations
Normal digestion, absorption and the metabolism of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
Eating disorders and therapies related to these
Common special diets

Fundamental concepts of epidemiology, health and illness
Screenings, and be able to apply this knowledge to nursing care.
Vaccination both nationally, internationally and legislation in Finland
Composition, advantages and side effects of vaccines
Preventive care and treatment at the most common national and global infectious diseases
Medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions

Tid och plats

Novia , Vasa
Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Health Promotion
Snelling A. 2014 Introduction to Health Promotion.John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated (E-Book)
Wills, J & Leach , R. Fundamentals of Health Promotion for Nurses (E-Book)
Bergmann, K .E & Bergmann, R. 2003. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Family. (E-Book)
Up-to -date articles


Nursing Theorists:
Alligood, M.R 2018. Nursing Theorists and their work, Ninth Edition. U.S.A Elsevier.
Pender, Nola.J, Murdaugh, C & Parsons A.2011. Health Promotion in Nursing Practice.Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson cop. 2011.

Epidemiology:
Gordis, L. 2014. Epidemiology. Fifth Edition. Elsevier.
Porta, M. A Dictionary of Epidemiology, sixth edition.2014.Oxford University Press, Incorporated (E-Book)
Up-to date articles


Nutrition:
Sharma, S ,Barasi M , Sheehy T & Kolahdooz F. Nutrition at a Glance.2016 .John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (E-Book)
Up-to date articles

www.stm.fi
www.thl.fi

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, discussion, group work, self studies.


Lectures are going to be on the time scheduled and
the content of the course will be published on Moodle.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Workshops /Seminars on the last lecture of the course. Approved assignments during the course .
Retake exams 1 and 2: on the following general exams X and X

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student:
- knows the basics of leadership and methods for development in health care
- can account for work collective agreements and worker protection
- understands and can participate in quality development of care work
- understand the importance of employee competence and the work community
- can prioritize tasks
- can use care science and interdisciplinary knowledge in decision-making as a team leader
- understand the importance of welfare economics, cost-effectiveness and sustainable development
- understand the importance of developing working methods in accordance with changes in the social and health care industry.
- can supervise work colleagues and students
- knows the nurse's career opportunities
- can function according to the principles of internal leadership in an interprofessional environment
- has knowledge of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in social and health care

Innehåll

Organizational models and leadership theories
Quality assurance
The leader's responsibilities
Employeeship
Self-leadership
Team building
Conflict management
Cost efficiency and sustainability
Development and innovation in care work
Continuous learning
Supervision of staff and students
Entrepreneurship
Internal and external entrepreneurship

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025
Campus Alere

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Recommended literature at Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Compulsory introduction and workshop
Lectures
Group work
Case studies
Self study

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Case
Exam
Group work

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 cr = 27h
3cr = 81 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Using AI is not allowed

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Underkänd (0)

The text is fragmentary and it does not answer the questions.
The methodological literature is not used.
Reflections are not performed.
The technical design is lacking.
Does not explain the central concepts and basic principles.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The questions are answered vaguely and narrowly.
The literature is referenced
Reflections are performed only to a limited extent.
The technical design is satisfactory.
Refers concepts and basic principle
Students have justifiable knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The questions are answered.
The methodological literature is applied.
The text is reflective and there are critical points of view.
The technical design is good
Understands and can explain concepts and the basic principles are based on literature. Students have good knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The questions are answered exhaustively and in many ways.
The literature is analyzed and applied.
The reflection is scientifically analytical.
The technical design is commendable.
Has the ability to see connections and draw own conclusions
Makes versatile use of literature
Students have excellent knowledge

Förkunskapskrav

Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care

Lärandemål

The student:
- can plan their study path and learn to study in a digital learning environment
- can produce academic text and information and communicate professionally in English language
- can to adopt critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
- is familiar with sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective

Innehåll

Teaching methods, rules and norms at Novia UAS
Prepare to participate in various teaching arrangements and settings
Peppi, Moodle, library service and other platforms used at Novia UAS
Critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
Sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective
Academic writing and presentation of written assignments

Tid och plats

Alere, Novia
Beginning of the semester 2025
This course is conducted at the Campus

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

intra.novia.fi
Degree regulations in Novia UAS
Peppi
-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Undervisningsmetoder

Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Compulsory attendance
-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Pass/Fail

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Materialet finns på Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Hemarbete
Vårdtexter
Övningar i klass
Diskussion
Presentation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Muntlig och skriftlig tentamen i slutet av kursen.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 sp or 81 timmar

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Förbereda texterna hemma.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Lärandemål

The student:
- has insight in the fundamental philosophical theories underpinning nursing research
- has insight in nursing theories that influence nursing research and nursing care
- has insight in the tradition and development of Caring Science - its history and future
- has insight in in the basic knowledge of ontology, epistemology and the ethos of Caring Science into different modules of clinical caring and nursing.
- can define qualitative research and can describe common qualitative research methods in nursing care
- understands ethics in nursing research
- can explain analysis and interpretation methods with qualitative data
- can describe techniques used to evaluate research
- understands how to use qualitative research findings in evidence based nursing care
- understands the research process and master the different phases of the process

Innehåll

Fundamental philosophical nursing theories,
Research process in nursing care
Qualitative research methods in nursing care

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

0-5

Förkunskapskrav

Evidence Based Nursing

Lärandemål

The student:
- can apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process in oncological, palliative care and care in the end- of life, including the family
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for in oncological, palliative care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in oncological, and palliative care
- applies ethical and cultural aspects in oncological, palliative care and end-of life

Innehåll

Palliative care: legal bases and key elements, pain relief, suffering and related symptoms,
End-of life care: recognition and communication, existential and psychosocial support, family support
Nurses role in the terminal care and palliative care
Oncological nursing care
Interventions, medication effects and methods in oncological nursing care

Tid och plats

Fall semester 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Recommended literature in Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures
Work shop- Escape game- Compulsory
Simulation - Compulsory
Group work
Exam

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Introduction, compulsory
Palliative care Escape game, compulsory
Simulations, compulsory

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1sp= 27h
3cr= 81h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Feedback on the assignments is given generally during seminars and through grades on Peppi. Individual feedback is given if asked for from the teachers.
Novias instruction for writing must be used In the assignments

Students are divided into two groups for simulation and escape game

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The exam is graded 0-5
Group work is graded 0-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1
First Aid and Basic Nursing

Lärandemål

The student:
- obtain knowledge of health care- and social welfare structures and services, both nationally and internationally
- become familiar with the treatment- and service chains and design of social- and health care
- understand the principles of health legislation in Finland and will be able to apply laws and regulations to his/her health care practice.
- be able to apply theoretical knowledge to nursing care in order to guide the patient in matters concerning rights to health care and social services.
- understand the importance of confidentiality and sustainability in all phases of the nursing process, and be able to act in accordance with such principles
- prepare to promote patient safety in all phases of the nursing process
- knows and understand how to work according to the data security and data protection

Innehåll

Health care- and social welfare structures and organization by the public, private and third sector in Finland
Treatment and service chains and design of social- and health care
Principles of service profession
Basic principles of health legislation in Finland
Normative, resource and information guidance governing health care services
Autonomy and right to self determination
Electronic services as a part of the service system
Wellbeing at work as a nurse
EU´s General Data Protection Regulations and Directive
Data Protection Act
Information Security and data protection in different nursing contexts

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student:
- knows how to apply the nursing process to surgical nursing care
- knows the different phases of the perioperative period
- knows the different types of anesthesia
- understands the principles of safety control and know how to implement them in nursing care
- has basic knowledge of radiation protection for health professionals outlined in ST 1.7 ( Säteilysuojelukoulutus terveydenhuollossa )
- knows the nurse’s role when supporting the patient in the x-ray-situation
- understands sustainable development according to economics and environment
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethics and cultural aspects in different nursing contexts

Innehåll

Various types of surgery according to the purpose, degree of urgency and degree of risk
Nursing process in perioperative care
Preoperative assessment, evaluation and preparations of the patient
Intraoperative care of the patient
Anesthetic care and methods
Postoperative care
Complications related to surgery
X-ray diagnostics and safety control (1 Cu)
Radiation protection
Health technology in perioperative care

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wicker, Paul. Perioperative Practice at a Glance, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1895109.

Wicker, Paul, and Sara Dalby. Rapid Perioperative Care, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4694611.

Berman, A. & Snyder, S. 2016. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts. process and Practice. Unit 8, Chapter 37.

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, P. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 6 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey. Unit 2, Chapter 4: Nursing care of patients having surgery.

Timby, B. 2013. Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts. 10 th Ed. Wolters Kluvert Health. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. USA.

Cristensen, B. & Kockrow, E. (2011). Adulth Health Nursing. 6th Ed. Mosby Elsevier. St. Louis

E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.

Terveysportti

+ other recommended literature

Undervisningsmetoder

Närundervisning på Novia: föreläsningar och workshops

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Written examination at Novia in Perioperative Nursing
Retake
The date for on-line exam i Radiation safety will be decided under the first lecture in the subject.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Perioperativ vård: Tent

Strålsäkerhet: virtuell tent

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 credits= 81 h

Strålsäkerhet 1sp

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Radiation safety on-line exam: Pass/ Fail

Förkunskapskrav

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Drug therapy and pharmacology 2

Lärandemål

The student:
- participates in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- follows general rules and routines in the working environment
- communicates with patients and colleagues in Swedish or Finnish, the main supervision will be carried out in Swedish or Finnish
- applies evidence-based knowledge to mental health nursing
- identifies mental disorders and addictive behavior
- implements the nursing process in mental health
- shows respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy
- can inform, advice and guide the patient in issues related to mental health and addictive behavior, and will be able to provide psychiatric first aid
- can support the patient´s family in their care for the patient
- performs safe drug administration

Innehåll

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Tid och plats

Part 1 - Workshop (1,5cr): Autumn 2025
NU23-group 1: 18.11 and 25.11.2025
NU23-group 2: 24.11 and 28.11.2025

Part 2 - Clinical Practice (7,5cr), spring 2026

Undervisningsmetoder

Part 1: Workshop in Clinical Training Center
Part 2: Clinical Practice

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Compulsory attendance at Workshops
Clinical practice
Approved clinical practice
Written assignments
Participation i seminars

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

38h/week in Clinical practice; 5 weeks => 190h

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Approved achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
A Satisfactorily achieved the targets for work practice section.
B Interest and motivation
• is able to receive feedback and show willingness to develop professional skills
• follows the work list and respects agreed times
• can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation
C Knowledge and skills
• mostly works according to a plan and has a basic accuracy of the important parts of the work
• can perform tasks under supervision
• has a basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation
• can follow directions and instructions and take responsibility for tasks
• makes decisions concerning work on a basic level
• is familiar with values and considers the ethical vocational principles
D Collaboration and response
• can communicate and respond to patients / clients / customers
• can work with others within the work team

Failed achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
A Did not reach the objectives of work practice section.
B Interest and motivation
• has shown little or no interest and did not take enough responsibility for the tasks given
• does not follow work list and is not able to respect agreed times
C Knowledge and skills
• does not work according to plan, and with an unsystematic approach
• has demonstrated an unreliable approach to work with clear mistakes
• lack of understanding where knowledge is fragmentary and sometimes only ostensibly apparent
• has demonstrated professional immaturity and can compromise patient safety
D Collaboration and response
• possesses poor communication and interpersonal skills
• shows an unprofessional attitude

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Compulsory attendance in workshop
Approved Clinical practice
Approved written assignments
Participation in practice information and practice seminar

Förkunskapskrav

Practice: Medical Nursing Care
Practice: Surgical Nursing Care
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing

Tilläggsuppgifter

Only for degree students
Not possible to validate
Can be done abroad and as an exchange student

Lärandemål

The student:
- takes part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- understands Swedish or Finnish at an intermediate level when communicating with patients and colleagues. The main supervision is Swedish or Finnish
- developing individual communication skills with patients and colleagues In Swedish or Finnish
- demonstrates respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy
- demonstrates the ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
- understands the importance of aseptic working methods
- demonstrates safe working methods
- under supervision and with increasing independence be able to assess the patient´s caring needs,
- understads the nursing plan for the surgical patient
- can implement nursing activities in surgical nursing care
- can document and report nursing activities and the patient´s condition in Swedish or Finnish
- be able to implement the underlying principles surgical nursing care at different wards
- develops evidence-based knowledge about common diseases, and an understanding of the pharmacological treatment of the patient
- can perform safe drug administration under supervision
- can under supervision and with increasing independence be able to perform safe oral- and intravenous drug administration, follow up the effects and act in accordance with the situation
- can perform necessary procedures when receiving and discharging a patient

Innehåll

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi

Terveysportti https://www.terveysportti.fi/terveysportti/koti
See Moodle for more information:

About any health checks, tests and vaccinations: Finnish Student Health Service
About assignments- see in moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Practice in patient-centered nursing care in the surgical field 5 calendar weeks
Workshops 1,5 sp at Novia before the practice
Practice seminars

Praktik- och arbetslivssamarbete

Practice 40 h/week (38h at the practice place and 2h for your assignments from school) for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Practice 40 h/week for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Only for degree students.
Not possible to validate.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 credit = 27h, this course is 9 credits 243h.


38h/ week and 5 weeks = 190 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Prior knowledge

Practice: Basic Nursing Care 1
Clinical Nursing 2
Clinical Pharmacology
2 of the course below:
Responses to Altered Hematological, Cardiovascular and Sensory Function
Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Function and Urinary Elimination
Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal, Neurologic and Respiratory Function

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Passed performance in clinical studies:

A Satisfactorily achieved the objectives of the internship section.

B Interest and motivation
• can receive feedback and shows willingness to develop professional skills
• follows the work list and keeps agreed times
• can ask questions that are relevant to learning a work step

C Knowledge and skills
• mostly works according to plan and has a basic accuracy in important work steps
• can perform tasks under supervision
• has basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learn
• can follow directives and instructions and takes responsibility for tasks
• can make decisions related to work tasks at a basic level
• knows the value base and considers the professional ethical principles

D Cooperation and treatment
• can communicate and respond to patients/clients/customers
• can collaborate with others in the work team

Förkunskapskrav

Practice: Basic Nursing Care 1
Clinical Nursing 2
Clinical Pharmacology
2 of the course below:
Responses to Altered Hematological, Cardiovascular and Sensory Function
Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Function and Urinary Elimination
Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal, Neurologic and Respiratory Function

Tilläggsuppgifter

Only for degree students
Not possible to validate

Lärandemål

The student:
- can apply physical assessment into the specific nursing context
- can identify health problems related to gastrointestinal, endocrine and urinary disorders
- can use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients in the specific nursing context.
- can explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for the specific nursing context
- can apply insights into altered gastrointestinal end endocrine functions and urinary elimination onto all nursing contexts.
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
- applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

Innehåll

Nursing care of the patient with gastrointestinal problems
Nursing care of the patient with urinary elimination disorders
Nursing care of the patient with endocrine disorders
Risk factors and symptoms of the various types of diabetes
Nutrition and medication related to diabetes
Oncological nursing care related to the special field
Medications
Physical assessment

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal Functions:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2020. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 21,23-25; 537 - 545, 588 - 730.
Responses to Altered Urinary Eliminations:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2020. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 26-28; 731 - 823 and Chapter 48: p 1657-1672 (from testicular torsion - prostate cancer)
Responses to altered Endocrine Function
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff,G. & Gubrud, R. 2020. Medical-Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. 6th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Chapter 18, 19, 20

Berman, A., Snyder, S., Frandsen, G., & Kozier, B. (2022). Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing, Global Edition: Vol. Tenth edition, Global edition. Pearson. UNIT 3 The Nursing Process

Undervisningsmetoder

Contact teaching at Novia: lectures, case studies, workshops and physical assessment practice ( mandatory )

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Written exam at Novia
Retake

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Written exam
Workshops compulsory

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

5 credits= 135 hours

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

The student:
- can apply physical assessment into the specific nursing context
- can identify health problems related to musculoskeletal, neurologic and respiratory disorders
- can use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients in the specific nursing context.
- can explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for the specific nursing context
- can apply insights into altered musculoskeletal, neurologic and respiratory function onto all nursing contexts.
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
- applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

Innehåll

Nursing care of the patient with musculoskeletal disorders
Nursing care of the patient with neurologic disorders
Nursing care of the patient with respiratory disorders
Oncological nursing care related to the special field
Medications
Physical assessment

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Undervisningsmetoder

Föreläsningar, demonstrationer, workshops, skriftliga arbeten
Obligatoriskt deltagande vid Workshops

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Hösten 2025

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Written examination on Moodle, assignments
100 % participation in Workshops

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

5 x 27 h = 135 h

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

vitsord 0 - 5

Förkunskapskrav

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

The student:
- understands and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
- can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
- can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Innehåll

Basic Swedish

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Information finns på Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Den studerande:
-har grundkunskaper i det svenska språket (muntliga och skriftliga)
-är bekant med grammatikens grunder och har lärt sig enkel vokabulär
-kan använda svenska i vardagssituationer

Under kursen kommer vi att fokusera på:
-muntliga och skriftliga övningar
-vardagssvenska
-läs- och hörförståelser
-grammatikövningar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Muntlig och skriftlig tent i slutet av kursen.

Internationella kontakter

-

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Muntlig och skriftlig tent, kort uppsats, muntlig presentation

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 timmar.

Periodisering av innehållet

-

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

-

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Vitsordsskala: godkänd/underkänd
Enligt den europeiska referensramen för språk.

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student
- has oral skills in Swedish for nurses. The level is the same as in Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4.

Innehåll

Basic Swedish

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

Kursen är en enkel första introduktion till det finska språket, avsedd att inspirera till fortsatta studier i språket.
Rekommenderas att studerande efter denna kurs fortsätter med Finnish A1 3 sp.

Innehåll

Lättförståelig information och enkelt studiematerial om språket, muntliga övningar som ska spelas in och enkla digitala testtest.

Tid och plats

Nätbaserad

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Materialet på Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Online-kurs

Kursen är ämnad för studerande UTAN TIDIGARE KUNSKAP i finska. Tidigare prestationer kontrolleras.

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Alla uppgifter ska vara gjorda i tid och godkända för godkänd kurs.

Förkunskapskrav

Inga förkunskaper.

Lärandemål

Kursen är en enkel första introduktion till det svenska språket, avsedd att inspirera till fortsatta studier i språket.
Det är rekommenderat att man efter avlagd kurs fortsätter med Swedish A1.

Innehåll

Lättförståelig information och enkelt studiematerial om språket, muntliga övningar som ska spelas in och enkla digitala testtest.

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Allt material i Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Online-kurs

Kursen är ämnad för studerande UTAN TIDIGARE KUNSKAP i svenska. Tidigare prestationer kontrolleras.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Ingen tentamen.
Godkända kursuppgifter

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Kursen är godkänd när alla uppgifter har slutförts, lämnats in och godkänts inom utsatt tid.

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Alla uppgifter ska vara gjorda i tid och godkända för godkänd kurs.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Kursen är godkänd när alla uppgifter har slutförts, lämnats in och godkänts inom utsatt tid.

Förkunskapskrav

Inga förkunskaper.

Lärandemål

Studerande
- kan använda välfärdsteknologi med beaktande av befintliga etiska riktlinjer
- har digital kompetens
- har framförhållning beträffande olika framtida välfärdsteknologilösningar inom primärvården
- kan säkerställa att alla människor kan leva i välmåga och ha meningsfulla liv genom att ekonomiska, sociala och tekniska framsteg sker i harmoni med naturen

Innehåll

Grundläggande nivå för välfärdsteknologi
Nyckelbegrepp som finns inom välfärdsteknologi som eHälsa, mHälsa, informations- och kommunikationsteknik (IKT), telecare och telemedicin
Artificiell intelligens, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), kvantifierat själv såväl som robotik.
eHälsokunskap och de senaste globala trenderna inom välfärdsteknologi

Tid och plats

25.8-14.9.2025, Campus Alere Vasa inklusive studiebesök inom Vasa

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Se Moodle och kursens förverkligande

Undervisningsmetoder

Blended learning

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Obligatoriskt deltagande i workshops, studiebesök och gästföreläsare
Uppgifter.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Kriterier för utvärdering av tentamen
Den studerande har en ytlig kunskap i ämnet (utantill läsning)

Bedömningskriterier för skriftliga arbeten
Den studerande har följt anvisningarna och hens kunskap om de andra studerandes arbeten är bristfällig. Den studerande visar begränsad substanskunskap, kan det väsentliga.

Den studerande visar bristfällig kunskap angående de andra studerandes skriftliga arbeten. Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbetet. Hen har en bristfällig kunskap i substansen även berörande det väsentliga.

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Kriterier för utvärdering av tentamen
Den studerande kan redogöra för litteraturen, kan reflektera och motivera sina ståndpunkter

Bedömingskriterier för skriftliga arbeten
Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbete och visar otillräcklig kunskap angående de andra studerandes skriftliga arbeten. Den studerande behärskar substansen i sitt arbete men tillämpningen är begränsad.

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Kriterier för utvärdering av tentamen
Den studerande visar i sitt svar en fördjupad kunskap och mognad utöver det traditionella

Kriterier för utvärdering av skriftligt arbete individuellt eller i grupp
Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbetet och visar att hon behärskar substansen. Hen har läst de övriga deltagarnas skriftliga arbeten samt kan ställa relevanta frågor och leda en diskussion vid seminarietillfället. Det skriftliga arbetet och det eventuella opponentskapet visar på någonting utöver det vanliga (tekniskt utförande, muntligt framförande, mogna reflektioner, självständigt arbetssätt)

Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbetet och visar att hon behärskar substansen. Hen har läst de övriga deltagarnas arbeten och kan ställa relevanta frågor och leda en diskussion vid seminarietillfället.

Förkunskapskrav

För utbildning till sjukskötare:
Grundstudier
Grunder i vård, Hälsofrämjande vård och Klinisk vård som hör till Yrkesstudier
VÅV22PR01 Praktik: Grundvård
VÅV22PR02 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 1
VÅV22PR03 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 2
VÅV22PR06 Praktik: Valbar kontext 1

For DP in Nursing:
NU22CN03 Practice: Medical Nursing Care
NU22CN04: Practice: Surgical Nursing Care

Tilläggsuppgifter

Undervisningen är på svenska
Examinationsuppgifter kan skrivas på engelska
Enbart för examensstuderande

Lärandemål

The student:
- participates in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- follows general rules and routines in the working environment
- communicates with patients and colleagues in Swedish or Finnish, the main supervision will be carried out in Swedish or Finnish
- applies evidence-based knowledge to mental health nursing
- identifies mental disorders and addictive behavior
- implements the nursing process in mental health
- shows respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy
- can inform, advice and guide the patient in issues related to mental health and addictive behavior, and will be able to provide psychiatric first aid
- can support the patient´s family in their care for the patient
- performs safe drug administration

Innehåll

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Tid och plats

Part 1 - Workshop (1,5cr): Autumn 2025
NU23-group 1: 18.11 and 25.11.2025
NU23-group 2: 24.11 and 28.11.2025

Part 2 - Clinical Practice (7,5cr), spring 2026

Undervisningsmetoder

Part 1: Workshop in Clinical Training Center
Part 2: Clinical Practice

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Compulsory attendance at Workshops
Clinical practice
Approved clinical practice
Written assignments
Participation i seminars

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

38h/week in Clinical practice; 5 weeks => 190h

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Approved achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
A Satisfactorily achieved the targets for work practice section.
B Interest and motivation
• is able to receive feedback and show willingness to develop professional skills
• follows the work list and respects agreed times
• can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation
C Knowledge and skills
• mostly works according to a plan and has a basic accuracy of the important parts of the work
• can perform tasks under supervision
• has a basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation
• can follow directions and instructions and take responsibility for tasks
• makes decisions concerning work on a basic level
• is familiar with values and considers the ethical vocational principles
D Collaboration and response
• can communicate and respond to patients / clients / customers
• can work with others within the work team

Failed achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
A Did not reach the objectives of work practice section.
B Interest and motivation
• has shown little or no interest and did not take enough responsibility for the tasks given
• does not follow work list and is not able to respect agreed times
C Knowledge and skills
• does not work according to plan, and with an unsystematic approach
• has demonstrated an unreliable approach to work with clear mistakes
• lack of understanding where knowledge is fragmentary and sometimes only ostensibly apparent
• has demonstrated professional immaturity and can compromise patient safety
D Collaboration and response
• possesses poor communication and interpersonal skills
• shows an unprofessional attitude

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Compulsory attendance in workshop
Approved Clinical practice
Approved written assignments
Participation in practice information and practice seminar

Förkunskapskrav

Practice: Medical Nursing Care
Practice: Surgical Nursing Care
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Nursing

Tilläggsuppgifter

Only for degree students
Not possible to validate
Can be done abroad and as an exchange student

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Materialet finns på Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Hemarbete
Vårdtexter
Övningar i klass
Diskussion
Presentation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Muntlig och skriftlig tentamen i slutet av kursen.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 sp or 81 timmar

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Förbereda texterna hemma.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Lärandemål

The student:
- is prepared to implement the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care
- is prepared to support the patient and his/her family in acute and intensive nursing care situations
- can outline and apply the theory of intensive and emergency care to nursing and consider the specific caring needs of the patient who is critically ill, or suffers from trauma.
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care settings
- is familiar with the health technology of intensive and acute care settings and prepared to perform first aid in hospital settings
- can perform resuscitation in various settings.
- has knowledge about health technology related to the acute and intensive nursing field
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in the acute and intensive nursing field

Innehåll

Priority in acute and intensive care (ABCD)
Assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care settings
Patients in pain, chock, multiple health problems and for patients with trauma or multiple injuries
Support the patient and his/her family in acute and intensive nursing care situations
Common problems in critical and acute care, and implementation in simulated situations
Health technology
First aid in hospital settings
Resuscitation in various settings.
Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues
NEWS; PEWS, PPE+D,
Stress management skills

Tid och plats

Autum 2025

Check your tuudo for further information

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Price, A., Smith, S. & Challiner, A. 2016. Ward-based Critical Care. A Guide for Health Professionals. 2nd Edition.

Holbery, N & Newcombe, P. 2016. Emergency Nursing at a Glance.

WHO, Emergency & Trauma Care Training Course. https://www.who.int/surgery/publications/s16382e.pdf

European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021. https://www.cprguidelines.eu/

The teacher's material available on moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Theory
Workshops
Case study
Blended learning
Guest lecture

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Exam
Workshop Mandatory

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

This course is 3 ECT, = 81 hours
(1 ECT 27h work for students)


Theory lessions in class 16h (4h x 4)

Lesion 1, Introduction and guest lecture from emergency unit and ICU
Lesion 2, arteria canula, CVK & Swan-ganz
Lesion 3, ECG, Cpap, Bipap, Optiflow, kapno.
Lesion 4, Acute care (ABCDEF, triage)


Workshop (3h x 5 / group) MANDATORY!

Workshop 1, Arteria cannula (preparations, set sterile tables, assist doctor and make a pressure set)
Workshop 2, Different types of medicine used at emergency and ICU (dilution and mixture)
Workshop 3, Intubation (preparation, medicine, assist doctor and respiratior)
Workshop 4, Oral care + trachea care and suction from tube and mouth
Workshop 5, Spira, Optiflow, Cpap, Bipap
Workshop 6, Braininjury and case study


Workshop togather with doctors from vcs (4hours/group) MANDATORY
4h Group 1
4h Group 2
4h Group 3

3h Exam

43 h Own study

Periodisering av innehållet

- Priority (ABCD)
- Assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process.
- How to help patients in pain, chock, multiple health problems and for patients with trauma or multiple injuries
- Support the patient and his/her family.
- Health technology
- Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues
- NEWS; PEWS, PPE+D
- Stress management skills

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Preknowlage for this course
Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care


All workshops are manadatory

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Exam (1-5)

Workshops (passed/failed)

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Criteria for evaluation of Workshop:
The student has participated in 2 workshops

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Criteria for evaluation of Workshop:
The student has participated in 2 workshops

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of Workshop:
The student has participated in 2 workshops

Förkunskapskrav

For DP in Nursing:
NU22CN03 Practice: Medical Nursing Care OR
NU22CN04: Practice: Surgical Nursing Care

För utbildning till sjukskötare på svenska programmet:
Grundstudier
Grunder i vård, Hälsofrämjande vård och Klinisk vård som hör till Yrkesstudier
VÅV22PR01 Praktik: Grundvård
VÅV22PR02 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 1
VÅV22PR03 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 2
VÅV22PR06 Praktik: Valbar kontext 1

Tilläggsuppgifter

Only for degree students
The language of education is English

Undervisningen är på engelska
Examinationsuppgifter kan skrivas på svenska

Lärandemål

The student:
- has insight in the fundamental philosophical theories underpinning nursing research
- has insight in nursing theories that influence nursing research and nursing care
- has insight in the tradition and development of Caring Science - its history and future
- has insight in in the basic knowledge of ontology, epistemology and the ethos of Caring Science into different modules of clinical caring and nursing.
- can define qualitative research and can describe common qualitative research methods in nursing care
- understands ethics in nursing research
- can explain analysis and interpretation methods with qualitative data
- can describe techniques used to evaluate research
- understands how to use qualitative research findings in evidence based nursing care
- understands the research process and master the different phases of the process

Innehåll

Fundamental philosophical nursing theories,
Research process in nursing care
Qualitative research methods in nursing care

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

0-5

Förkunskapskrav

Evidence Based Nursing

Lärandemål

The student:
- has knowledge of and demonstrate decision-making skills and critical thinking in internal medicine and surgical nursing
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the internal medicine and surgical nursing process in different clinical settings
- demonstrates a holistic perspective of nursing care in case studies
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
- has knowledge about health technology related to the medical/surgical field
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in different nursing contexts

Innehåll

Common clinical interventions and methods in internal medicine nursing
Common clinical interventions and methods in surigcal nursing
Common intraoperative nursing and postoperative and surgical nursing skills
Nursing care for patients with altered electrolyte- and fluid balance
Managing the fluid balance, focusing on intravenous and blood infusions, drainage and catheters
Blood transfusions, CVC, PICC, arterial cannula
Medication technology and health technology in internal medicine and surgical field
Skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in medical/ surgical field
ABCD, ISBAR
Resuscitation

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wicker, Paul. Perioperative Practice at a Glance, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1895109.

Berman, A. & Snyder, S. 2022. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts. process and Practice. Unit 8, Chapter 37.

Boyd, C. 2013. Clinical Skills for Nurses. Student Survival Skills. Wiley-Blackwell
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=7103667&query=Clinical%20skills

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, P. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 6 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey. Unit 2, Chapter 4: Nursing care of patients having surgery.

Bauldoff, G., Gubrud-Howe, P. M., Carno, M., & LeMone, P. (2020). LeMone & Burke's medical-surgical nursing: Clinical reasoning in patient care (Seventh edition.). Pearson Education.

E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.

https://www.veripalvelu.fi/en/

https://view.taiqa.com/librismedia/verivalmisteiden-kayton-opas-fi#/page=1

Terveysportti

+ other recommended literature

Undervisningsmetoder

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Practical examination in resuscitation, pass/fail
Practical examination February 2026, pass/fail
Virtual test in Bloodtransfusion; Verensiirron verkkokurssi or Blodtransfusionens ABO, pass/fail
Moodle test

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

4 x 27 h= 108 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

If you fail in practical exam resuscitation, re-take is arranged
If you fail in the practical exam in the rest of the course, you will make a movie

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

The student
- has knowledge of and can apply legislation and directives regarding drug treatment
- has basic knowledge of pharmacology
- masters the aseptic of drug treatment
- masters pharmaceutical forms and their mode of administration
- has skills in injection technique
- can observe the effects of drug treatment on the patient
- has insight into recipe theory
- masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
- has an understanding of the importance of drug treatment in patient safety
- masters drug billing at a basic level

Innehåll

Legislation
Pharmacology
Aseptic, sustainability and route of administration
Recipe theory
Patient guidance and documentation
Drug calculation
Injection administration
Proper handling of sharps instruments

Tid och plats

21.10-1.12.2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Undervisningsmetoder

Workshops

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 sp x 27h= 81 h

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Calculation 100% correct to pass the course

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student:
- can apply physical assessment into the specific nursing context
- can identify health problems related to musculoskeletal, neurologic and respiratory disorders
- can use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients in the specific nursing context.
- can explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for the specific nursing context
- can apply insights into altered musculoskeletal, neurologic and respiratory function onto all nursing contexts.
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
- applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

Innehåll

Nursing care of the patient with musculoskeletal disorders
Nursing care of the patient with neurologic disorders
Nursing care of the patient with respiratory disorders
Oncological nursing care related to the special field
Medications
Physical assessment

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Undervisningsmetoder

Föreläsningar, demonstrationer, workshops, skriftliga arbeten
Obligatoriskt deltagande vid Workshops

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Hösten 2025

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Written examination on Moodle, assignments
100 % participation in Workshops

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

5 x 27 h = 135 h

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

vitsord 0 - 5

Förkunskapskrav

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

The student:
- knows the profession of a nurse and its special features
- develops an international perspective on nursing history and become familiar with nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
- is familiar with ethical theories, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
- has fundamental knowledge, and an understanding, of cultural differences, as well as the need for cultural sensitivity in all contact with people.
- adopts an approach to nursing care based on critical thinking and evidencebased practice and desicion-making process
- understands the necessity of an evidence-based practice
- has knowledge of the nursing process
- knows how to correctly document and report nursing care according to the national health care system "

Innehåll

Nursing as a profession
International perspective on nursing history and philosophy
Nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
Ethical theories, values and ethical guidelines, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
Cultural differences and cultural sensitivity
Cultural awareness, and respect for individual uniqueness
Nursing care based on critical thinking and evidence based practice and decision-making process
Assess, plan and implement nursing care based on the patient’s needs
Evaluate nursing care
Finnish Care Classification FinCC
Document and report nursing care according to the national health care system (ISBAR)

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025 at Novia campus in Vasa. Look at your schedule.

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Berman, A., Snyder, S. Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, Process and Practice. 9th ed. Person, New-Jersy. 2012, pp. 161-335.
Boström, A.-M., Rudman, A., Ehrenberg, A., Gustavsson, J. P., & Wallin, L. (2013). Factors associated with evidence-based practice among registered nurses in Sweden: a national cross-sectional study. BMC Health Services Research, 13(1), 1–12.

Chen, S., Chang, H., & Pai, H. (2018). Caring behaviours directly and indirectly affect nursing students’ critical thinking. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 32(1), 197–203.

Gonzol, K., & Newby, C. (2013). Facilitating Clinical Reasoning in the Skills Laboratory: Reasoning Model Versus Nursing Process-Based Skills Checklist. Nursing Education Perspectives (National League for Nursing), 34(4), 265–267.

Hinno, S., Partanen, P., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. (2012). The professional nursing practice environment and nurse-reported job outcomes in two European countries: a survey of nurses in Finland and the Netherlands. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences.26 Issue( 1), 133-143.

Hancock, H. C., & Easen, P. R. (2004). Evidence-based practice – an incomplete model of the relationship between theory and professional work. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 10(2), 187–196.

Miller, L. L., Ward, D., & Young, H. M. (2010). Evidence-Based Practices in Nursing. Generations, 34(1), 72–77. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=53063435&site=ehost-live

Parvan, K., Hosseini, F. A., Jasemi, M., & Thomson, B. (2021). Attitude of nursing students following the implementation of comprehensive computer-based nursing process in medical surgical internship: a quasi-experimental study. BMC Medical Informatics & Decision Making, 21(1), 1–12.

Extra
Salmela, S., Koskinen, C. & Eriksson, K. 2017. Nurse Leaders as Managers of Ethical Sustainable Caring Cultures. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73(4), 871– 882.


Salmela, S. & Nyström, L. The human being in need of nursing care – patient, customer or fellow human being? International Journal of Caring Sciences. Accepted for publication.


Nyholm, L. & Koskinen, C. 2017. Understanding and safeguarding dignity in patient care. Nursing Ethics, 24(4), 408– 418.

Undervisningsmetoder

Theory lessons combined with group discussions and case studies
Individual assignment
Group assignment
Self studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Hand in your individual assignment;

Hand in your group assignment;

Exam in Moodle (grade 1-5);

Re-exam

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Introduction is mandatory

Seminar is mandatory;

Exam is mandatory;

Case study

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 credit = 27 hour. This course 5 credit = 135 hours.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

For an approved performance you need to hand in case-study and individual assignment (approved/failed), group assignment (1-5) and exam (1-5).
Group assignments seminar is mandatory

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student
- are familiar with the common transmission routes of pathogenic microbes
- understands the pathological picture of common infectious diseases
- know the basic aseptic methods
- master the terminology of basic clinical microbiology
- understand the immune response in health and disease
- understands the importance of immunology and pathology in health care
- can account for the immune system's physiology
- understands the mechanisms of the diseases

Innehåll

Different microbe groups causing disease in man
Different modes for microbe transmission
Human microbiota and explain its impact on human health
Microbes causing common human infectious diseases
Antimicrobial resistance and explain the resistance in bacteria
Basic aseptic methods, aseptic technique, hand hygiene
Basics of pathology
Basics of pathophysiology

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025, 1.10-14.12 på campus Alere, Novia i Vasa

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology. Hand-outs on moodle.
Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
Apurba S. Sastry & Sandhya, Bhat. Essentials of medical microbiology. 2018. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/novia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=6286659&ppg=20
Huether, McCane, Brasher, Rote. Understanding pathophysiology. 2017
Kumar, Cotran, Robbins. Basic pathology.
Phillips, Murray & Crocker. The Biology of Disease. Blackwell Science.
ebook: Lippincott, Springhouse. Just the facts: Pathophysiology
Khanacademy Health and medicine
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, assignments and individual studies, exam.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Exam

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tentamen

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

5 sp = 135 h för studerande.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student:
- takes part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- understands Swedish or Finnish at an intermediate level when communicating with patients and colleagues. The main supervision is Swedish or Finnish
- developing individual communication skills with patients and colleagues In Swedish or Finnish
- demonstrates respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy
- demonstrates the ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
- understands the importance of aseptic working methods
- demonstrates safe working methods
- under supervision and with increasing independence be able to assess the patient´s caring needs,
- understads the nursing plan for the surgical patient
- can implement nursing activities in surgical nursing care
- can document and report nursing activities and the patient´s condition in Swedish or Finnish
- be able to implement the underlying principles surgical nursing care at different wards
- develops evidence-based knowledge about common diseases, and an understanding of the pharmacological treatment of the patient
- can perform safe drug administration under supervision
- can under supervision and with increasing independence be able to perform safe oral- and intravenous drug administration, follow up the effects and act in accordance with the situation
- can perform necessary procedures when receiving and discharging a patient

Innehåll

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi

Terveysportti https://www.terveysportti.fi/terveysportti/koti
See Moodle for more information:

About any health checks, tests and vaccinations: Finnish Student Health Service
About assignments- see in moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Practice in patient-centered nursing care in the surgical field 5 calendar weeks
Workshops 1,5 sp at Novia before the practice
Practice seminars

Praktik- och arbetslivssamarbete

Practice 40 h/week (38h at the practice place and 2h for your assignments from school) for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Practice 40 h/week for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Only for degree students.
Not possible to validate.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 credit = 27h, this course is 9 credits 243h.


38h/ week and 5 weeks = 190 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Prior knowledge

Practice: Basic Nursing Care 1
Clinical Nursing 2
Clinical Pharmacology
2 of the course below:
Responses to Altered Hematological, Cardiovascular and Sensory Function
Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Function and Urinary Elimination
Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal, Neurologic and Respiratory Function

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Passed performance in clinical studies:

A Satisfactorily achieved the objectives of the internship section.

B Interest and motivation
• can receive feedback and shows willingness to develop professional skills
• follows the work list and keeps agreed times
• can ask questions that are relevant to learning a work step

C Knowledge and skills
• mostly works according to plan and has a basic accuracy in important work steps
• can perform tasks under supervision
• has basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learn
• can follow directives and instructions and takes responsibility for tasks
• can make decisions related to work tasks at a basic level
• knows the value base and considers the professional ethical principles

D Cooperation and treatment
• can communicate and respond to patients/clients/customers
• can collaborate with others in the work team

Förkunskapskrav

Practice: Basic Nursing Care 1
Clinical Nursing 2
Clinical Pharmacology
2 of the course below:
Responses to Altered Hematological, Cardiovascular and Sensory Function
Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Function and Urinary Elimination
Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal, Neurologic and Respiratory Function

Tilläggsuppgifter

Only for degree students
Not possible to validate

Lärandemål

The student:
- is familiar with the organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
- is aware of patient- and staff safety during home visits
- can take care of the patient in a home environment while considering professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy.
- can apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process, in home- and community nursing care
- can work in different settings in community nursing care
- is able to evaluate, prioritize and guide the patient in community nursing care
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
- applies ethical, sustainable and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

Innehåll

Organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
Patient safety in home and community care
Use different guidance methods: oral and written guidance, using telephone and digital tools
Health technology in community care
Home care, home hospitals, community nursing care
Information and service guidance

Tid och plats

Fall semester 22.9-9.11.2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Information about recommended literature is available on moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures
Group work
Exam
Practical Workshops

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 credit 27h
4 credits 108h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Mandatory attendance at workshops and seminar.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Underkänd (0)

The text is fragmentary and it does not answer the questions.
The methodological literature is not used.
Reflections are not performed.
The technical design is lacking.
Does not explain the central concepts and basic principles.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The questions are answered vaguely and narrowly.
The literature is referenced
Reflections are performed only to a limited extent.
The technical design is satisfactory.
Refers concepts and basic principle
Students have justifiable knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The questions are answered.
The methodological literature is applied.
The text is reflective and there are critical points of view.
The technical design is good
Understands and can explain concepts and the basic principles are based on literature. Students have good knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The questions are answered exhaustively and in many ways.
The literature is analyzed and applied.
The reflection is scientifically analytical.
The technical design is commendable.
Has the ability to see connections and draw own conclusions
Makes versatile use of literature
Students have excellent knowledge

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1
Basic Nursing Care 1

Lärandemål

The student:
- knows the basics of leadership and methods for development in health care
- can account for work collective agreements and worker protection
- understands and can participate in quality development of care work
- understand the importance of employee competence and the work community
- can prioritize tasks
- can use care science and interdisciplinary knowledge in decision-making as a team leader
- understand the importance of welfare economics, cost-effectiveness and sustainable development
- understand the importance of developing working methods in accordance with changes in the social and health care industry.
- can supervise work colleagues and students
- knows the nurse's career opportunities
- can function according to the principles of internal leadership in an interprofessional environment
- has knowledge of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in social and health care

Innehåll

Organizational models and leadership theories
Quality assurance
The leader's responsibilities
Employeeship
Self-leadership
Team building
Conflict management
Cost efficiency and sustainability
Development and innovation in care work
Continuous learning
Supervision of staff and students
Entrepreneurship
Internal and external entrepreneurship

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025
Campus Alere

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Recommended literature at Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Compulsory introduction and workshop
Lectures
Group work
Case studies
Self study

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Case
Exam
Group work

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1 cr = 27h
3cr = 81 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Using AI is not allowed

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Underkänd (0)

The text is fragmentary and it does not answer the questions.
The methodological literature is not used.
Reflections are not performed.
The technical design is lacking.
Does not explain the central concepts and basic principles.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The questions are answered vaguely and narrowly.
The literature is referenced
Reflections are performed only to a limited extent.
The technical design is satisfactory.
Refers concepts and basic principle
Students have justifiable knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The questions are answered.
The methodological literature is applied.
The text is reflective and there are critical points of view.
The technical design is good
Understands and can explain concepts and the basic principles are based on literature. Students have good knowledge

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The questions are answered exhaustively and in many ways.
The literature is analyzed and applied.
The reflection is scientifically analytical.
The technical design is commendable.
Has the ability to see connections and draw own conclusions
Makes versatile use of literature
Students have excellent knowledge

Förkunskapskrav

Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care

Lärandemål

The student:
- can apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process in oncological, palliative care and care in the end- of life, including the family
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for in oncological, palliative care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in oncological, and palliative care
- applies ethical and cultural aspects in oncological, palliative care and end-of life

Innehåll

Palliative care: legal bases and key elements, pain relief, suffering and related symptoms,
End-of life care: recognition and communication, existential and psychosocial support, family support
Nurses role in the terminal care and palliative care
Oncological nursing care
Interventions, medication effects and methods in oncological nursing care

Tid och plats

Fall semester 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Recommended literature in Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures
Work shop- Escape game- Compulsory
Simulation - Compulsory
Group work
Exam

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Introduction, compulsory
Palliative care Escape game, compulsory
Simulations, compulsory

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

1sp= 27h
3cr= 81h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Feedback on the assignments is given generally during seminars and through grades on Peppi. Individual feedback is given if asked for from the teachers.
Novias instruction for writing must be used In the assignments

Students are divided into two groups for simulation and escape game

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The exam is graded 0-5
Group work is graded 0-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1
First Aid and Basic Nursing

Lärandemål

The student:
- obtain knowledge of health care- and social welfare structures and services, both nationally and internationally
- become familiar with the treatment- and service chains and design of social- and health care
- understand the principles of health legislation in Finland and will be able to apply laws and regulations to his/her health care practice.
- be able to apply theoretical knowledge to nursing care in order to guide the patient in matters concerning rights to health care and social services.
- understand the importance of confidentiality and sustainability in all phases of the nursing process, and be able to act in accordance with such principles
- prepare to promote patient safety in all phases of the nursing process
- knows and understand how to work according to the data security and data protection

Innehåll

Health care- and social welfare structures and organization by the public, private and third sector in Finland
Treatment and service chains and design of social- and health care
Principles of service profession
Basic principles of health legislation in Finland
Normative, resource and information guidance governing health care services
Autonomy and right to self determination
Electronic services as a part of the service system
Wellbeing at work as a nurse
EU´s General Data Protection Regulations and Directive
Data Protection Act
Information Security and data protection in different nursing contexts

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student:
- develops a holistic view of the human being and become familiar with health promotion throughout the life span
- understands the process of natural ageing (physical, mental and social changes)
- can support health promotion and illness prevention for specific patient groups at risk
- understands the concept of health and lifestyle and be able to apply that to disorders linked to lifestyle
- knows the diseases prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
- has basic knowledge of preventive care, treatment and sustainability at the most common national and global infectious diseases
- is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases
- has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
- understands the importance of health promotion, preventive care and rehabilitation in relation to immunological diseases
- can apply nutrition and care recommendations for different age and target groups for prevention and treatment for national diseases
- is familiar with diets related to illness and disease
- can to guide patients concerning nutritional issues
- be able to apply evidence-based nursing care and the nursing process to nursing care related to nutritional problems

Innehåll

Health promotion and guidance in health promotion
Connection between life style and health and illness
Functional capacity of human being
Different aspects of measuring health: subjective and objective measurements
Essential nutrients and their dietary sources, food recommendations
Normal digestion, absorption and the metabolism of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
Eating disorders and therapies related to these
Common special diets

Fundamental concepts of epidemiology, health and illness
Screenings, and be able to apply this knowledge to nursing care.
Vaccination both nationally, internationally and legislation in Finland
Composition, advantages and side effects of vaccines
Preventive care and treatment at the most common national and global infectious diseases
Medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions

Tid och plats

Novia , Vasa
Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Health Promotion
Snelling A. 2014 Introduction to Health Promotion.John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated (E-Book)
Wills, J & Leach , R. Fundamentals of Health Promotion for Nurses (E-Book)
Bergmann, K .E & Bergmann, R. 2003. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Family. (E-Book)
Up-to -date articles


Nursing Theorists:
Alligood, M.R 2018. Nursing Theorists and their work, Ninth Edition. U.S.A Elsevier.
Pender, Nola.J, Murdaugh, C & Parsons A.2011. Health Promotion in Nursing Practice.Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson cop. 2011.

Epidemiology:
Gordis, L. 2014. Epidemiology. Fifth Edition. Elsevier.
Porta, M. A Dictionary of Epidemiology, sixth edition.2014.Oxford University Press, Incorporated (E-Book)
Up-to date articles


Nutrition:
Sharma, S ,Barasi M , Sheehy T & Kolahdooz F. Nutrition at a Glance.2016 .John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (E-Book)
Up-to date articles

www.stm.fi
www.thl.fi

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, discussion, group work, self studies.


Lectures are going to be on the time scheduled and
the content of the course will be published on Moodle.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Workshops /Seminars on the last lecture of the course. Approved assignments during the course .
Retake exams 1 and 2: on the following general exams X and X

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student
- has knowledge of clinical pharmacology
- has knowledge of drugs in the most common disease groups
- has knowledge of drugs that are common in several different disease groups
- understands and can follow up the effects, side effects and interactions of the drugs
- understands the nurses role, duties and responsibilities regarding drug therapy
- understands the medication plan and can guide the patient

Innehåll

Clinical Pharmacology
Self medication
Medication technology
Medication plan
Polyfarmaci
Nurses role and responsibilities

Tid och plats

Hösttermin 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Blended learning

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Tent

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

Drug therapy and Pharmacology 2

Lärandemål

The student:
- can apply physical assessment into the specific nursing context
- can identify health problems related to gastrointestinal, endocrine and urinary disorders
- can use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients in the specific nursing context.
- can explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for the specific nursing context
- can apply insights into altered gastrointestinal end endocrine functions and urinary elimination onto all nursing contexts.
- knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
- applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
- applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

Innehåll

Nursing care of the patient with gastrointestinal problems
Nursing care of the patient with urinary elimination disorders
Nursing care of the patient with endocrine disorders
Risk factors and symptoms of the various types of diabetes
Nutrition and medication related to diabetes
Oncological nursing care related to the special field
Medications
Physical assessment

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal Functions:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2020. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 21,23-25; 537 - 545, 588 - 730.
Responses to Altered Urinary Eliminations:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2020. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 26-28; 731 - 823 and Chapter 48: p 1657-1672 (from testicular torsion - prostate cancer)
Responses to altered Endocrine Function
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff,G. & Gubrud, R. 2020. Medical-Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. 6th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Chapter 18, 19, 20

Berman, A., Snyder, S., Frandsen, G., & Kozier, B. (2022). Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing, Global Edition: Vol. Tenth edition, Global edition. Pearson. UNIT 3 The Nursing Process

Undervisningsmetoder

Contact teaching at Novia: lectures, case studies, workshops and physical assessment practice ( mandatory )

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Written exam at Novia
Retake

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Written exam
Workshops compulsory

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

5 credits= 135 hours

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Förkunskapskrav

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

The student:
- understands and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
- can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
- can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Innehåll

Basic Swedish

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Information finns på Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Den studerande:
-har grundkunskaper i det svenska språket (muntliga och skriftliga)
-är bekant med grammatikens grunder och har lärt sig enkel vokabulär
-kan använda svenska i vardagssituationer

Under kursen kommer vi att fokusera på:
-muntliga och skriftliga övningar
-vardagssvenska
-läs- och hörförståelser
-grammatikövningar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Muntlig och skriftlig tent i slutet av kursen.

Internationella kontakter

-

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Muntlig och skriftlig tent, kort uppsats, muntlig presentation

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 timmar.

Periodisering av innehållet

-

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

-

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Vitsordsskala: godkänd/underkänd
Enligt den europeiska referensramen för språk.

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student
- know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
- know the central structure and functions of the human body
- understand the physiology of the organs in human body
- are familiar with cell biology
- will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Innehåll

Structure and function of the locomotor system
Cell biology, as well as different types of tissues, and understand their function
Nervous system regulates physiological processes
Structure and function of the sense organs
Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
Lymphatic system
Reproductive system
Fluid- and acid-base balance

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Course books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Additional recommended books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Lecture material and exercises on Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Course examination is scheduled 14.11.2025
Re-examination of the course is possible 12.12.2025, 16.01.2026 and 24.4.2026

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Examination

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

Lectures and examination 29 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 79 h.

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Additional information is found on the Moodle page of the course

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and digital quizzes

Underkänd (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

Studerande
- har insikter i entreprenörskap och företagande inom social- och hälsovårdsbranschen
- känner till vad grundande av företag innebär
- utvecklar färdigheter i planering och genomförande av affärsverksamhetsplan
- utvecklar förståelse för företagande, entreprenörskap och sociala innovationer
-har förutsättningar för att samarbeta i interprofessionell verksamhet

Innehåll

Företagande inom social-, hälso- och skönhetsbranschen
Praktiskt entreprenörskap
Processen för att bli godkänd serviceproducent inom social- och hälsovård
Affärsplan
Sociala innovationer
Strategier för att stärka samverkan
Interprofessionellt lärande

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

Kursen genomförs i ett annat kursförverkligande:SHV22EI03-3004 Entreprenörskap och interprofessionalitet 3 sp.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Studerande påvisar en ytlig kompetens och grundläggande förståelse för ämnet

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Studerande påvisar en kompetens som relateras och kopplas till litteraturen
Studerande kan reflektera och motivera egna synpunkter

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Studerande har en fördjupad kompetens och visar en djupare förståelse för ämnet i relation till det kommande yrket

Förkunskapskrav

Inga förkunskapskrav

Tilläggsuppgifter

-

Lärandemål

The student:
- knows how to apply the nursing process to surgical nursing care
- knows the different phases of the perioperative period
- knows the different types of anesthesia
- understands the principles of safety control and know how to implement them in nursing care
- has basic knowledge of radiation protection for health professionals outlined in ST 1.7 ( Säteilysuojelukoulutus terveydenhuollossa )
- knows the nurse’s role when supporting the patient in the x-ray-situation
- understands sustainable development according to economics and environment
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethics and cultural aspects in different nursing contexts

Innehåll

Various types of surgery according to the purpose, degree of urgency and degree of risk
Nursing process in perioperative care
Preoperative assessment, evaluation and preparations of the patient
Intraoperative care of the patient
Anesthetic care and methods
Postoperative care
Complications related to surgery
X-ray diagnostics and safety control (1 Cu)
Radiation protection
Health technology in perioperative care

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wicker, Paul. Perioperative Practice at a Glance, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1895109.

Wicker, Paul, and Sara Dalby. Rapid Perioperative Care, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4694611.

Berman, A. & Snyder, S. 2016. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts. process and Practice. Unit 8, Chapter 37.

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, P. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 6 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey. Unit 2, Chapter 4: Nursing care of patients having surgery.

Timby, B. 2013. Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts. 10 th Ed. Wolters Kluvert Health. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. USA.

Cristensen, B. & Kockrow, E. (2011). Adulth Health Nursing. 6th Ed. Mosby Elsevier. St. Louis

E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.

Terveysportti

+ other recommended literature

Undervisningsmetoder

Närundervisning på Novia: föreläsningar och workshops

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Written examination at Novia in Perioperative Nursing
Retake
The date for on-line exam i Radiation safety will be decided under the first lecture in the subject.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Perioperativ vård: Tent

Strålsäkerhet: virtuell tent

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 credits= 81 h

Strålsäkerhet 1sp

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Radiation safety on-line exam: Pass/ Fail

Förkunskapskrav

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Drug therapy and pharmacology 2

Lärandemål

The student:
- can plan their study path and learn to study in a digital learning environment
- can produce academic text and information and communicate professionally in English language
- can to adopt critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
- is familiar with sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective

Innehåll

Teaching methods, rules and norms at Novia UAS
Prepare to participate in various teaching arrangements and settings
Peppi, Moodle, library service and other platforms used at Novia UAS
Critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
Sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective
Academic writing and presentation of written assignments

Tid och plats

Alere, Novia
Beginning of the semester 2025
This course is conducted at the Campus

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

intra.novia.fi
Degree regulations in Novia UAS
Peppi
-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Undervisningsmetoder

Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Compulsory attendance
-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Pass/Fail

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student:
- has knowledge of and demonstrate decision-making skills and critical thinking in internal medicine and surgical nursing
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the internal medicine and surgical nursing process in different clinical settings
- demonstrates a holistic perspective of nursing care in case studies
- demonstrates skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
- has knowledge about health technology related to the medical/surgical field
- has knowledge about patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in different nursing contexts

Innehåll

Common clinical interventions and methods in internal medicine nursing
Common clinical interventions and methods in surigcal nursing
Common intraoperative nursing and postoperative and surgical nursing skills
Nursing care for patients with altered electrolyte- and fluid balance
Managing the fluid balance, focusing on intravenous and blood infusions, drainage and catheters
Blood transfusions, CVC, PICC, arterial cannula
Medication technology and health technology in internal medicine and surgical field
Skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in internal medicine and surgical field
Patient safety, ethical and cultural issues in medical/ surgical field
ABCD, ISBAR
Resuscitation

Tid och plats

Autumn 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Wicker, Paul. Perioperative Practice at a Glance, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1895109.

Berman, A. & Snyder, S. 2022. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts. process and Practice. Unit 8, Chapter 37.

Boyd, C. 2013. Clinical Skills for Nurses. Student Survival Skills. Wiley-Blackwell
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/reader.action?docID=7103667&query=Clinical%20skills

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, P. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 6 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey. Unit 2, Chapter 4: Nursing care of patients having surgery.

Bauldoff, G., Gubrud-Howe, P. M., Carno, M., & LeMone, P. (2020). LeMone & Burke's medical-surgical nursing: Clinical reasoning in patient care (Seventh edition.). Pearson Education.

E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.

https://www.veripalvelu.fi/en/

https://view.taiqa.com/librismedia/verivalmisteiden-kayton-opas-fi#/page=1

Terveysportti

+ other recommended literature

Undervisningsmetoder

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Practical examination in resuscitation, pass/fail
Practical examination autumn 2025, pass/fail
Virtual test in Bloodtransfusion; Verensiirron verkkokurssi or Blodtransfusionens ABO, pass/fail
Moodle test

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

4 x 27 h= 108 h

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

If you fail in practical exam resuscitation, re-take is arranged
If you fail in the practical exam in the rest of the course, you will make a movie

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Förkunskapskrav

Clinical Nursing 1

Lärandemål

Studerande
- kan använda välfärdsteknologi med beaktande av befintliga etiska riktlinjer
- har digital kompetens
- har framförhållning beträffande olika framtida välfärdsteknologilösningar inom primärvården
- kan säkerställa att alla människor kan leva i välmåga och ha meningsfulla liv genom att ekonomiska, sociala och tekniska framsteg sker i harmoni med naturen

Innehåll

Grundläggande nivå för välfärdsteknologi
Nyckelbegrepp som finns inom välfärdsteknologi som eHälsa, mHälsa, informations- och kommunikationsteknik (IKT), telecare och telemedicin
Artificiell intelligens, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), kvantifierat själv såväl som robotik.
eHälsokunskap och de senaste globala trenderna inom välfärdsteknologi

Tid och plats

25.8-14.9.2025, Campus Alere Vasa inklusive studiebesök inom Vasa

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Se Moodle och kursens förverkligande

Undervisningsmetoder

Blended learning

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Obligatoriskt deltagande i workshops, studiebesök och gästföreläsare
Uppgifter.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

Kriterier för utvärdering av tentamen
Den studerande har en ytlig kunskap i ämnet (utantill läsning)

Bedömningskriterier för skriftliga arbeten
Den studerande har följt anvisningarna och hens kunskap om de andra studerandes arbeten är bristfällig. Den studerande visar begränsad substanskunskap, kan det väsentliga.

Den studerande visar bristfällig kunskap angående de andra studerandes skriftliga arbeten. Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbetet. Hen har en bristfällig kunskap i substansen även berörande det väsentliga.

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Kriterier för utvärdering av tentamen
Den studerande kan redogöra för litteraturen, kan reflektera och motivera sina ståndpunkter

Bedömingskriterier för skriftliga arbeten
Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbete och visar otillräcklig kunskap angående de andra studerandes skriftliga arbeten. Den studerande behärskar substansen i sitt arbete men tillämpningen är begränsad.

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

Kriterier för utvärdering av tentamen
Den studerande visar i sitt svar en fördjupad kunskap och mognad utöver det traditionella

Kriterier för utvärdering av skriftligt arbete individuellt eller i grupp
Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbetet och visar att hon behärskar substansen. Hen har läst de övriga deltagarnas skriftliga arbeten samt kan ställa relevanta frågor och leda en diskussion vid seminarietillfället. Det skriftliga arbetet och det eventuella opponentskapet visar på någonting utöver det vanliga (tekniskt utförande, muntligt framförande, mogna reflektioner, självständigt arbetssätt)

Den studerande har följt anvisningarna för det skriftliga arbetet och visar att hon behärskar substansen. Hen har läst de övriga deltagarnas arbeten och kan ställa relevanta frågor och leda en diskussion vid seminarietillfället.

Förkunskapskrav

För utbildning till sjukskötare:
Grundstudier
Grunder i vård, Hälsofrämjande vård och Klinisk vård som hör till Yrkesstudier
VÅV22PR01 Praktik: Grundvård
VÅV22PR02 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 1
VÅV22PR03 Praktik: Inremedicinsk och kirurgisk vård 2
VÅV22PR06 Praktik: Valbar kontext 1

For DP in Nursing:
NU22CN03 Practice: Medical Nursing Care
NU22CN04: Practice: Surgical Nursing Care

Tilläggsuppgifter

Undervisningen är på svenska
Examinationsuppgifter kan skrivas på engelska
Enbart för examensstuderande

Lärandemål

Kursen är en enkel första introduktion till det finska språket, avsedd att inspirera till fortsatta studier i språket.
Rekommenderas att studerande efter denna kurs fortsätter med Finnish A1 3 sp.

Innehåll

Lättförståelig information och enkelt studiematerial om språket, muntliga övningar som ska spelas in och enkla digitala testtest.

Tid och plats

Nätbaserad

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Materialet på Moodle

Undervisningsmetoder

Online-kurs

Kursen är ämnad för studerande UTAN TIDIGARE KUNSKAP i finska. Tidigare prestationer kontrolleras.

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Alla uppgifter ska vara gjorda i tid och godkända för godkänd kurs.

Förkunskapskrav

Inga förkunskaper.

Lärandemål

Kursen är en enkel första introduktion till det svenska språket, avsedd att inspirera till fortsatta studier i språket.
Det är rekommenderat att man efter avlagd kurs fortsätter med Swedish A1.

Innehåll

Lättförståelig information och enkelt studiematerial om språket, muntliga övningar som ska spelas in och enkla digitala testtest.

Tid och plats

Hösten 2025

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Allt material i Moodle.

Undervisningsmetoder

Online-kurs

Kursen är ämnad för studerande UTAN TIDIGARE KUNSKAP i svenska. Tidigare prestationer kontrolleras.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Ingen tentamen.
Godkända kursuppgifter

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Kursen är godkänd när alla uppgifter har slutförts, lämnats in och godkänts inom utsatt tid.

Vitsordsskala

Godkänd/Underkänd

Bedömningskriterier, godkänt/underkänt

Alla uppgifter ska vara gjorda i tid och godkända för godkänd kurs.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Kursen är godkänd när alla uppgifter har slutförts, lämnats in och godkänts inom utsatt tid.

Förkunskapskrav

Inga förkunskaper.

Lärandemål

The student
- has oral skills in Swedish for nurses. The level is the same as in Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4.

Innehåll

Basic Swedish

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Lärandemål

The student
- has oral skills in Finnish for nurses. The level is the same as in Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4

Innehåll

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Förkunskapskrav

Finnish Level A1

Lärandemål

The student
- has written skills in Finnish for nurses. The level is the same as in Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4

Innehåll

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

See Moodle and realization plan

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

See separate framework for evaluation

Förkunskapskrav

Finnish Level A1