Study Guide

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Course books:
Peate, I., Evans, S. and Clare, C. (2020) or 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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination is scheduled 12.11.2025
Re-examination of the course is possible 12.12.2025, 16.01.2026 and 24.4.2026

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

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

Further information

Additional information is found on the Moodle page of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025, 1.10-14.12 at Novia campus Alere in Vasa

Materials

Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology.
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

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, individual studies, exam.

Exam schedules

Exam:
Re-examination (General re-takes):

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

5 credits is 5 x 27 hours of work for the student, 135 h work.

Further information

CONTENT
A CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Microbes and microbiology
Microbiota (Microbiome)
Spreading of microbes and modes for transmission
Microbes, infection and disease
Antimicrobial resistance
Clinical microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, protozoology)
B IMMUNOLOGY
The immune system
Immunisation and immunity
C PATHOLOGY
Aetiology
Inflammation
Pathophysiology of disease

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on the exam. Assignments must be passed.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Exam schedules

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

Student workload

4 x 27 h = 108 h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Exam schedules

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

Student workload

4 x 27 h = 108 h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autum 2025

Check your tuudo for further information

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Theory
Workshops
Case study
Blended learning
Guest lecture

Exam schedules

Exam
Workshop Mandatory

Student workload

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

Content scheduling

- 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

Further information

Preknowlage for this course
Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care


All workshops are manadatory

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam (1-5)

Workshops (passed/failed)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

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

Education for nurse on the Swedish program:
Basic Care
Basics in care, Health-promoting care and Clinical care belong to Vocational studies
VÅV22PR01 Practice: Basic Care
VÅV22PR02 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 1
VÅV22PR03 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 2
VÅV22PR06 Practice: Optional context 1

Further information

Only for degree students
The language of education is English

The teaching is in English
Examination tasks can be written in Swedish

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Fall semester 2025

Materials

See Moodle

Teaching methods

Blended learning

Completion alternatives

Exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

Drug therapy and Pharmacology 2

Objective

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

Content

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

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Location and time

Fall semester 22.9-9.11.2025

Materials

information about recommended literature is available on moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures
Group work
Exam
Practical Workshops

Student workload

1 credit 27h
4 credits 108h

Further information

Mandatory attendance at workshops and seminar.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1
Basic Nursing Care 1

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

21.10-1.12.2025

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Teaching methods

Workshops

Student workload

3 sp x 27h= 81 h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

The Student
- has insights into entrepreneurship within Social and Health Care
- knows what company establishment means
- develops skills for planning and implementing a business model
- develops an understanding for entrepreneurship and social innovations
- has the prerequisites to cooperate in inter professional activities

Content

Entrepreneurship within Social Welfare, Health Care and Beauty Care
Practical Entrepreneurship
The Procedure of Becoming an Approved Service Provider within Social Welfare and Health Care
Business Model
Social Innovations
Strategies to Strengthen Cooperation
Inter Professional Learning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Qualifications

No prior prerequisite

Further information

-

Objective

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 "

Content

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)

Location and time

Lectures at Novia campus. Autumn 2025.

Materials

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.

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Hand in your individual assignment;

Hand in your group assignment;

Exam in Moodle (grade 1-5);

Re-exam

Completion alternatives

Introduction is mandatory

Seminar is mandatory;

Exam is mandatory;

Case study

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Finnish Level A1

Objective

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

Content

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Finnish Level A1

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Novia , Vasa
Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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.

Exam schedules

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

Student workload

27 h/cr , 4 cr =108 h
Individual work to do, several self studies, to read relevant literature and to cooperate with other students in group work, written assignment during the course. Seminars last day of the course XX

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025
Campus Alere

Materials

Recommended literature at Moodle

Teaching methods

Compulsory introduction and workshop
Lectures
Group work
Case studies
Self study

Completion alternatives

Case study
Exam
Group work

Student workload

1 cr = 27h
3cr = 81h

Further information

Using AI is not allowed

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.
Reference management for example Zotero/Mendeley

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/Fail

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

The students
- can produce simple instructions and nursing documentation
- can orally discuss patient care, nursing procedures, medical conditions
- knows common vocabulary used in nursing
- can cope in simple conversations with patients

Materials

The material is on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Homework
Helthcare text
Exercises in class
Diskussions
Presentations

Exam schedules

Oral and written exam in the end of the course.

Student workload

3 credits or 81 hours

Further information

Preparing the texts at home.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Knowledge about nursing and Finnish for Beginners.

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Novia Alere, partly online
Autumn 24 and spring 25

Materials

Alligood, M.R. ed. 2018. Nursing theorists and their work. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. (2014 version is available as e-book)

Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. eds. 2015. The research process in nursing . 7th ed. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA, USA : Wiley Blackwell (also available as e book) chapters 1-3,7-9,12,13, 25 ,28, 30, 34, 38.

Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2017. Nursing research. Generating and Assessing evidence for Nursing practice (10 th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health
eller
Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2018. Essentials of nursing research. appraising evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.) . Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, seminars

Exam schedules

Time table for examination:
Time of examination is given during introduction lecture
Possibility to two retakes on two later dates
Presentation on seminar

International connections

6x4h= 24 lectures, individual presentation, The theory chosen in the assignment can be used in the thesis.
8 h participation in conference
seminars 4h per student in 3 groups (12h all together)
2h exam
63 h own work, reading, doing assignment, preparing for seminar and online exam

1 cr=27h, 5cr= 153h work for students

Completion alternatives

Validation according to general instructions on validation in Novia

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

0-5

Qualifications

Evidence Based Nursing

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Fall semester 2025

Materials

Recommended literature in Moodle

Teaching methods

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

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

1sp= 27h
3cr= 81h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1
First Aid and Basic Nursing

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Campus Alere

Materials

Presented on the moodle page

Teaching methods

Lectures, Group assignment, individual online exam

Completion alternatives

Written assignments
Online test

Student workload

1c=27h
3c=81h


Lectures (9h), at Campus. First lecture is mandatory
Individual studies (67h) Individiual studies and group work.
Seminar (6h). at Campus

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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 of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a deficient understanding of basic relevant concepts

Assessment criteria, good (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 of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied,

Assessment criteria, excellent (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 of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a good understanding of basic relevant concepts and can use these independently and critically

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Close- education at Novia: Lectures and workshops

Exam schedules

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.

Completion alternatives

Perioperative care: Written exam

Radiation safety: virtual exam

Student workload

3 credits= 81 h

Radiation therapy 1c

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

Radiation safety on-line exam: Pass/ Fail

Qualifications

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Drug therapy and pharmacology 2

Objective

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

Content

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Location and time

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

Teaching methods

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

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

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

Further information

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

Objective

The student:
- participates in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- communicates with patients and colleagues in Swedish or Finnish, the main supervision will be carried out in Swedish or Finnish
- follows general rules and routines in the working environment
- applies evidence-based knowledge to primary health care and home nursing care
- implements the nursing process in primary health care and home nursing care
- shows respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy when caring for the patient in a home environment
- understands aseptic working methods in a home environment
- can support the patient´s family in their care for the patient
- can perform safe drug administration
- demonstrates skills to in using digital services and health technology in primary care
- demonstrates skills to inform and guide the patient/client to different services
- understands the nurses role in the service chain

Content

Clinical practice under supervision

Location and time

Autumn term 2025 and spring term 2026

Teaching methods

Workshop
Practice

Employer connections

Practice primary care

Completion alternatives

Compulsory workshop and practice

Further information

Workshop 1,5 credit
Practice 4,5 credit

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Practice: Medical Nursing Care
Practice: Surgical Nursing Care
Community Nursing
Thesis Plan and Seminar

Further information

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

Objective

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

Content

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi
Vasa Centralsjukhus https://www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi/sv/
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

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

Only for degree students.
Not possible to validate.

Student workload

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

38 h/ week and 5 weeks = 190h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

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

Further information

Only for degree students
Not possible to validate

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Written exam at Novia
Retake

Completion alternatives

Written exam
Workshops compulsory

Student workload

5 credits= 135 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal Functions:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 38-40; 1219 - 1329.

Responses to Altered Respiratory Function:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 34-37; 1066 - 1217.

Responses to Altered Neurological Function
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 41, 42, 44

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstration, workshops, assignments
Compulsory attendance at workshops at Campus

Exam schedules

Autumn 2025

Completion alternatives

Written examination on Moodle, assignments
100 % participation in Workshops

Student workload

5 x 27 h = 135 h

Further information

Compulsory attendance at Workshops

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade 0 - 5

Qualifications

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

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

Content

Basic Swedish

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Information on Moodle

Teaching methods

The student
- Has basic understanding in oral and written Swedish
- Is familiar with the main structures of the language and has acquired a basic vocabulary
- Can use Swedish in everyday situations

During the course we will focus on:
- Oral and written exercises
- Swedish everyday vocabulary
- Reading and listening comprehensions
- Grammar/language structures
- Exams

Exam schedules

Oral and written exam at the end of the course.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Oral and written exams
Short essay
Individual oral assignment

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade: pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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.

Content

Basic Swedish

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

The course is a simple first introduction to the Finnish language in order to inspire to further studies in the language. It is advised that the student proceeds with Finnish A1 3 p after completing this course.

Content

Easy to understand information and simple study material about the language, oral exercises to record and simple digital tests.

Location and time

Online

Materials

Material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Online course

The course is intended for students with NO PREVIOUS knowledge in Finnish. Previous studies will be checked.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All assignments and tests must be completed in time and approved to pass the course.

Qualifications

No prequisities.

Objective

The course is a simple first introduction to the Swedish language in order to inspire to further studies in the language.It is recommended to proceed with Swedish A1 after completing the course.

Content

Easy to understand information and simple study material about the language, oral exercises to record and simple digital tests.

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

All material in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Online-course

The course is intended for students with NO PREVIOUS knowledge in Swedish. Previous studies will be checked.

Exam schedules

No exam.
Approved Course Assignments

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All assignments and tests must be completed in time and approved to pass the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.

Qualifications

No prerequsities

Objective

The student:
- can use welfare technology taking into account existing ethical guidelines
- have digital skills
- has foresight regarding various future welfare technology solutions in primary care
- can ensure that all people can live in prosperity and have meaningful lives by making economic, social and technological progress in harmony with nature

Content

Basic level of welfare technologies
Key concepts found in welfare technologies such as eHealth, mHealth, information and communication technologies (ICT), telecare and telemedicine
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), quantified self as well as robotics.
eHealth literacy and the latest global trends within welfare technologies

Location and time

25.8-14.9.2025, Campus Alere Vaasa including study visits within Vaasa

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Teaching methods

Blended learning

Exam schedules

Obligatoriskt deltagande i workshops, studiebesök och gästföreläsare
Assignments.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Qualifications

Education for nurse:
Basic Care
Basics in care, Health-promoting care and Clinical care belong to Vocational studies
VÅV22PR01 Practice: Basic Care
VÅV22PR02 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 1
VÅV22PR03 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 2
VÅV22PR06 Practice: Optional context 1

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

Further information

The language of education is Swedish
Examination tasks can be written in English
Only for degree students

Objective

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

Content

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Location and time

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

Teaching methods

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

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

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

Further information

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

Objective

The student:
- participates in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- communicates with patients and colleagues in Swedish or Finnish, the main supervision will be carried out in Swedish or Finnish
- follows general rules and routines in the working environment
- applies evidence-based knowledge to primary health care and home nursing care
- implements the nursing process in primary health care and home nursing care
- shows respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy when caring for the patient in a home environment
- understands aseptic working methods in a home environment
- can support the patient´s family in their care for the patient
- can perform safe drug administration
- demonstrates skills to in using digital services and health technology in primary care
- demonstrates skills to inform and guide the patient/client to different services
- understands the nurses role in the service chain

Content

Clinical practice under supervision

Location and time

Autumn term 2025 and spring term 2026

Teaching methods

Workshop
Practice

Employer connections

Practice primary care

Completion alternatives

Compulsory workshop and practice

Further information

Workshop 1,5 credit
Practice 4,5 credit

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Practice: Medical Nursing Care
Practice: Surgical Nursing Care
Community Nursing
Thesis Plan and Seminar

Further information

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

Objective

The students
- can produce simple instructions and nursing documentation
- can orally discuss patient care, nursing procedures, medical conditions
- knows common vocabulary used in nursing
- can cope in simple conversations with patients

Materials

The material is on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Homework
Helthcare text
Exercises in class
Diskussions
Presentations

Exam schedules

Oral and written exam in the end of the course.

Student workload

3 credits or 81 hours

Further information

Preparing the texts at home.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Knowledge about nursing and Finnish for Beginners.

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autum 2025

Check your tuudo for further information

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Theory
Workshops
Case study
Blended learning
Guest lecture

Exam schedules

Exam
Workshop Mandatory

Student workload

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

Content scheduling

- 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

Further information

Preknowlage for this course
Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care


All workshops are manadatory

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam (1-5)

Workshops (passed/failed)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

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

Education for nurse on the Swedish program:
Basic Care
Basics in care, Health-promoting care and Clinical care belong to Vocational studies
VÅV22PR01 Practice: Basic Care
VÅV22PR02 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 1
VÅV22PR03 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 2
VÅV22PR06 Practice: Optional context 1

Further information

Only for degree students
The language of education is English

The teaching is in English
Examination tasks can be written in Swedish

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Novia Alere, partly online
Autumn 24 and spring 25

Materials

Alligood, M.R. ed. 2018. Nursing theorists and their work. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. (2014 version is available as e-book)

Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. eds. 2015. The research process in nursing . 7th ed. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA, USA : Wiley Blackwell (also available as e book) chapters 1-3,7-9,12,13, 25 ,28, 30, 34, 38.

Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2017. Nursing research. Generating and Assessing evidence for Nursing practice (10 th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health
eller
Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2018. Essentials of nursing research. appraising evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.) . Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, seminars

Exam schedules

Time table for examination:
Time of examination is given during introduction lecture
Possibility to two retakes on two later dates
Presentation on seminar

International connections

6x4h= 24 lectures, individual presentation, The theory chosen in the assignment can be used in the thesis.
8 h participation in conference
seminars 4h per student in 3 groups (12h all together)
2h exam
63 h own work, reading, doing assignment, preparing for seminar and online exam

1 cr=27h, 5cr= 153h work for students

Completion alternatives

Validation according to general instructions on validation in Novia

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

0-5

Qualifications

Evidence Based Nursing

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Exam schedules

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

Student workload

4 x 27 h = 108 h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

21.10-1.12.2025

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Teaching methods

Workshops

Student workload

3 sp x 27h= 81 h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal Functions:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 38-40; 1219 - 1329.

Responses to Altered Respiratory Function:
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 34-37; 1066 - 1217.

Responses to Altered Neurological Function
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 41, 42, 44

Teaching methods

Lectures, demonstration, workshops, assignments
Compulsory attendance at workshops at Campus

Exam schedules

Autumn 2025

Completion alternatives

Written examination on Moodle, assignments
100 % participation in Workshops

Student workload

5 x 27 h = 135 h

Further information

Compulsory attendance at Workshops

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade 0 - 5

Qualifications

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

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 "

Content

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)

Location and time

Lectures at Novia campus. Autumn 2025.

Materials

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.

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Hand in your individual assignment;

Hand in your group assignment;

Exam in Moodle (grade 1-5);

Re-exam

Completion alternatives

Introduction is mandatory

Seminar is mandatory;

Exam is mandatory;

Case study

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025, 1.10-14.12 at Novia campus Alere in Vasa

Materials

Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology.
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

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, individual studies, exam.

Exam schedules

Exam:
Re-examination (General re-takes):

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

5 credits is 5 x 27 hours of work for the student, 135 h work.

Further information

CONTENT
A CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Microbes and microbiology
Microbiota (Microbiome)
Spreading of microbes and modes for transmission
Microbes, infection and disease
Antimicrobial resistance
Clinical microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, protozoology)
B IMMUNOLOGY
The immune system
Immunisation and immunity
C PATHOLOGY
Aetiology
Inflammation
Pathophysiology of disease

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on the exam. Assignments must be passed.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

Practice in patient-centered nursing care

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi
Vasa Centralsjukhus https://www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi/sv/
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

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

Only for degree students.
Not possible to validate.

Student workload

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

38 h/ week and 5 weeks = 190h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

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

Further information

Only for degree students
Not possible to validate

Objective

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

Content

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

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Location and time

Fall semester 22.9-9.11.2025

Materials

information about recommended literature is available on moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures
Group work
Exam
Practical Workshops

Student workload

1 credit 27h
4 credits 108h

Further information

Mandatory attendance at workshops and seminar.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1
Basic Nursing Care 1

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025
Campus Alere

Materials

Recommended literature at Moodle

Teaching methods

Compulsory introduction and workshop
Lectures
Group work
Case studies
Self study

Completion alternatives

Case study
Exam
Group work

Student workload

1 cr = 27h
3cr = 81h

Further information

Using AI is not allowed

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Fall semester 2025

Materials

Recommended literature in Moodle

Teaching methods

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

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

1sp= 27h
3cr= 81h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1
First Aid and Basic Nursing

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Campus Alere

Materials

Presented on the moodle page

Teaching methods

Lectures, Group assignment, individual online exam

Completion alternatives

Written assignments
Online test

Student workload

1c=27h
3c=81h


Lectures (9h), at Campus. First lecture is mandatory
Individual studies (67h) Individiual studies and group work.
Seminar (6h). at Campus

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.

Assessment criteria, fail (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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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 of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a deficient understanding of basic relevant concepts

Assessment criteria, good (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 of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied,

Assessment criteria, excellent (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 of quality management and improvement work and how these should be applied, as well as a good understanding of basic relevant concepts and can use these independently and critically

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Novia , Vasa
Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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.

Exam schedules

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

Student workload

27 h/cr , 4 cr =108 h
Individual work to do, several self studies, to read relevant literature and to cooperate with other students in group work, written assignment during the course. Seminars last day of the course XX

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Fall semester 2025

Materials

See Moodle

Teaching methods

Blended learning

Completion alternatives

Exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

Drug therapy and Pharmacology 2

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Exam schedules

Written exam at Novia
Retake

Completion alternatives

Written exam
Workshops compulsory

Student workload

5 credits= 135 hours

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Qualifications

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

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

Content

Basic Swedish

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Information on Moodle

Teaching methods

The student
- Has basic understanding in oral and written Swedish
- Is familiar with the main structures of the language and has acquired a basic vocabulary
- Can use Swedish in everyday situations

During the course we will focus on:
- Oral and written exercises
- Swedish everyday vocabulary
- Reading and listening comprehensions
- Grammar/language structures
- Exams

Exam schedules

Oral and written exam at the end of the course.

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Oral and written exams
Short essay
Individual oral assignment

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Content scheduling

-

Further information

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade: pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

Course books:
Peate, I., Evans, S. and Clare, C. (2020) or 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

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination is scheduled 12.11.2025
Re-examination of the course is possible 12.12.2025, 16.01.2026 and 24.4.2026

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

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

Further information

Additional information is found on the Moodle page of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

The Student
- has insights into entrepreneurship within Social and Health Care
- knows what company establishment means
- develops skills for planning and implementing a business model
- develops an understanding for entrepreneurship and social innovations
- has the prerequisites to cooperate in inter professional activities

Content

Entrepreneurship within Social Welfare, Health Care and Beauty Care
Practical Entrepreneurship
The Procedure of Becoming an Approved Service Provider within Social Welfare and Health Care
Business Model
Social Innovations
Strategies to Strengthen Cooperation
Inter Professional Learning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Qualifications

No prior prerequisite

Further information

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Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Close- education at Novia: Lectures and workshops

Exam schedules

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.

Completion alternatives

Perioperative care: Written exam

Radiation safety: virtual exam

Student workload

3 credits= 81 h

Radiation therapy 1c

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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

Assessment methods and criteria

Radiation safety on-line exam: Pass/ Fail

Qualifications

First Aid and Basic Nursing
Drug therapy and pharmacology 2

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.
Reference management for example Zotero/Mendeley

Exam schedules

Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/Fail

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies

Exam schedules

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

Student workload

4 x 27 h = 108 h

Further information

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

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests

Qualifications

Clinical Nursing 1

Objective

The student:
- can use welfare technology taking into account existing ethical guidelines
- have digital skills
- has foresight regarding various future welfare technology solutions in primary care
- can ensure that all people can live in prosperity and have meaningful lives by making economic, social and technological progress in harmony with nature

Content

Basic level of welfare technologies
Key concepts found in welfare technologies such as eHealth, mHealth, information and communication technologies (ICT), telecare and telemedicine
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), quantified self as well as robotics.
eHealth literacy and the latest global trends within welfare technologies

Location and time

25.8-14.9.2025, Campus Alere Vaasa including study visits within Vaasa

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Teaching methods

Blended learning

Exam schedules

Obligatoriskt deltagande i workshops, studiebesök och gästföreläsare
Assignments.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Qualifications

Education for nurse:
Basic Care
Basics in care, Health-promoting care and Clinical care belong to Vocational studies
VÅV22PR01 Practice: Basic Care
VÅV22PR02 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 1
VÅV22PR03 Practice: Medical and Surgical Nursing Care 2
VÅV22PR06 Practice: Optional context 1

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

Further information

The language of education is Swedish
Examination tasks can be written in English
Only for degree students

Objective

The course is a simple first introduction to the Finnish language in order to inspire to further studies in the language. It is advised that the student proceeds with Finnish A1 3 p after completing this course.

Content

Easy to understand information and simple study material about the language, oral exercises to record and simple digital tests.

Location and time

Online

Materials

Material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Online course

The course is intended for students with NO PREVIOUS knowledge in Finnish. Previous studies will be checked.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All assignments and tests must be completed in time and approved to pass the course.

Qualifications

No prequisities.

Objective

The course is a simple first introduction to the Swedish language in order to inspire to further studies in the language.It is recommended to proceed with Swedish A1 after completing the course.

Content

Easy to understand information and simple study material about the language, oral exercises to record and simple digital tests.

Location and time

Autumn 2025

Materials

All material in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Online-course

The course is intended for students with NO PREVIOUS knowledge in Swedish. Previous studies will be checked.

Exam schedules

No exam.
Approved Course Assignments

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All assignments and tests must be completed in time and approved to pass the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.

Qualifications

No prerequsities

Objective

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.

Content

Basic Swedish

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Objective

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

Content

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Finnish Level A1

Objective

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

Content

Basic Professional Level B1
Nursing vocabulary

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

Finnish Level A1