Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- can apply relevant legislation, national strategies, and policies related to mental health and substance abuse care
- demonstrates knowledge of the most common mental health disorders and their impact on individuals and society
- understands the influence of climate change and global events on mental well-being and can consider these factors in patient care
- is familiar with a range of treatment and nursing care methods in mental health and substance abuse care, including safe and appropriate medication management
- can assess care needs in situations involving acute psychiatric illness and respond appropriately
- can evaluate a patient’s or client’s guidance needs and available resources, and can support and empower individuals and their families to participate in care
- understands the structure and functions of the mental health care pathway and service system
- can identify patterns of risky use, harmful use, substance abuse, addiction, and co-dependency, and respond with appropriate interventions

Content

The patient's nursing care chain: service system and legislation in mental health and substance abuse care
The central psychiatric diseases
Professional approach: to individuals suffering from psychiatric diseases or addiction
Person-centered/client-centered and family-centered care and guidance methods
Motivation for self-care
Care relationship: family work and network work
Health promotion and preventive work, as well as rehabilitation
The most common psychotherapies
Climate and global-related stress and anxiety
Assessment of suicide risk
Alcohol and substance abuse culture and policy in Finland: national strategies
Assessment of nursing care needs: for individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, and other dependencies
Alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction
Models for early intervention: mini-intervention
Ethics and self-determination
Documentation: According to the Finnish classification system

Qualifications

Evidence Based Nursing and Interaction
Fundamentals of Nursing Care
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Microbiology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases
Medication Management 1
Health Promotion
Medication Management 2
Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 1
Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 2
Clinical Nursing and Acute Nursing Care
Perioperative Nursing Care and Radiation Protection
Internship: Fundamentals of Nursing Care

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for Evaluation of the Exam
The student demonstrates only a superficial understanding of the subject.

Assessment Criteria for Written Work
The student follows the instructions but shows inadequate familiarity with other students' work. Their knowledge of the subject is limited, though they may grasp some essential aspects.

Despite following the instructions for the written work, the student demonstrates insufficient knowledge of both the subject matter and other students' work, with only a minimal understanding of key concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Evaluation Criteria for the Exam
The student demonstrates the ability to reference relevant literature, critically reflect, and justify their viewpoints effectively.

Assessment Criteria for Written Work
The student follows the given instructions for the written assignment but shows limited engagement with the work of other students. While the student demonstrates an understanding of their subject matter, the ability to apply knowledge in a broader context is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for Evaluation of the Exam
The student demonstrates in-depth knowledge and a level of maturity that goes beyond traditional expectations.

Criteria for Evaluation of Written Work (Individually or in Groups)
The student follows the instructions for the written work and demonstrates a strong command of the subject matter. They have engaged with other participants' work, can ask relevant questions, and actively contribute to discussions during seminars.

Exceptional written work and participation in opposition may be characterized by outstanding technical execution, a compelling oral presentation, insightful reflections, and an independent approach to the assignment.