Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship in NursingLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: NU22NR04
Credits
3 op
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
Qualifications
Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care
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
Materials
See Moodle and realization plan
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
Timing
22.09.2025 - 30.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Marica Hinders
- Carina Gädda
Teacher in charge
Marica Hinders
Groups
-
NU23D-VNursing, full time studies 2023, Vasa
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
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 22.09.2025
Timing
14.10.2024 - 24.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Marica Hinders
- Maria Berg
Teacher in charge
Marica Hinders
Groups
-
NU22D-VNursing, full time studies 2022, Vasa
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 2024
Campus Alere
Materials
Stanley, D. 2016. Clinical Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare. Values into Action.
+ recommended literature at Moodle
Teaching methods
Compulsory introduction and seminar
Lectures
Group work
Case studies
Self study
Completion alternatives
Case study
Online exam
Group work
Student workload
1 cr = 27h
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
Case study for the part of occupational safety, evaluated 0-5
Exam for the part of leading, managing and delegating in nursing care, evaluated 0-5
Discussion assignment fail/pass
Qualifications
Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care