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Acute Nursing Care and Best Nursing PracticesLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: VÅV14FK02

Credits

3 op

Objective

Student
- has evidence-based knowledge of emergency care and understands the importance of creating a good care relationship both to the patient and their loved ones
- has readiness to care for patients of different ages in emergency care, in various traumas and disasters
- shows the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care
- can perform structured care planning and documentation according to national directives
- can in a simulated situation be responsible for a safe drug treatment in emergency care

Content

Acute nursing care and best nursing practices

Qualifications

Biomedical sciences
Health promotion in nursing care
Clinical nursing care
Nursing care in general internal medicine 1
Nursing care in general surgery 1
Home nursing, child care and paediatrics, maternity care and care of disabled people
Psychiatric nursing and substance abuse care 2

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, and 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.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 29.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Anita Ståhl-Levón
  • Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn
  • Marice Nedergård
Teacher in charge

Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn

Groups
  • USS21F-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h21, flerform, Vasa
  • USS21D-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h21, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student
- has evidence-based knowledge of emergency care and understands the importance of creating a good care relationship both to the patient and their loved ones
- has readiness to care for patients of different ages in emergency care, in various traumas and disasters
- shows the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care
- can perform structured care planning and documentation according to national directives
- can in a simulated situation be responsible for a safe drug treatment in emergency care

Content

Acute nursing care and best nursing practices

Location and time

Autumn 2024

Materials

Emergency care (exam literature)
Wikström, J. 2018. Emergency care. Care and treatment in case of acute illness and injury. Student Literature AB, Lund. pp. 13 – 306.
Can also read the corresponding material in the Emergency Care Book at Akuuttihoito-opas https://www.terveysportti.fi/dtk/aho/koti
Lecture material on moodle.

Teaching methods

Guest lectures - Compulsory attendance at Campus
Collaborative project with VCS - Mandatory attendance at Campus
Self-study
CPR project week 37 - mandatory attendance at Campus

Written exam at the end of the course at the Campus

Employer connections

Emergency care simulation in collaboration with VCS
The CPR project in collaboration with VCS

Exam schedules

Autumn 2024

Student workload

27h/ECT

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, and 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Emergency care
Mandatory attendance in the emergency care simulation project. White words: GK/UK
Mandatory presence in the CPR project White word: GK/UK
Emergency care exam: Vocabulary: 5 - UK


Able to receive feedback and shows willingness to develop practical skills
Can ask questions that are relevant to one's own learning
Can perform the practical tasks both under supervision and independently
Can follow directives and instructions and takes responsibility for tasks
Can make decisions related to practical tasks
Knows the value base and considers the professional ethical principles
Can collaborate with others within the student group

Qualifications

Biomedical sciences
Health promotion in nursing care
Clinical nursing care
Nursing care in general internal medicine 1
Nursing care in general surgery 1
Home nursing, child care and paediatrics, maternity care and care of disabled people
Psychiatric nursing and substance abuse care 2

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 27.08.2023

Timing

24.08.2023 - 17.09.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Anita Ståhl-Levón
  • Jannica Andtfolk
  • Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn
  • Marice Nedergård
Teacher in charge

Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn

Groups
  • USS20D-V
    Sjukskötare (YH), h20, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

Student
- has evidence-based knowledge of emergency care and understands the importance of creating a good care relationship both to the patient and their loved ones
- has readiness to care for patients of different ages in emergency care, in various traumas and disasters
- shows the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care
- can perform structured care planning and documentation according to national directives
- can in a simulated situation be responsible for a safe drug treatment in emergency care

Content

Acute nursing care and best nursing practices

Location and time

Autunm 2023

Materials

ADULT EMERGENCY CARE
Wikström, J. 2018. Akutsjukvård. Omvårdnad och behandling vid akut sjukdom och skada. Studentlitteratur, AB, Lund.
Material on moodle

Child emergency care
Helminen, M. & Nokso-Koivisto, J. 2016. Akuutti epiglottiitti. Kirjassa: Korppi, M., Kröger, L., Rantala, H. & Niinikoski, H. (toim.) Lastentautien päivystyskirja 3.
Jartti, T., Mäkelä, M. & Remes, S. 2016. Akuutti astma ja uloshengitysvaikeus. Kirjassa: Korppi, M., Kröger, L., Rantala, H. & Niinikoski, H. (toim.) Lastentautien päivystyskirja 3.
Rantala, H. & Eriksson, K. 2016. Kouristava lapsi ja kuumekouristukset. Kirjassa: Korppi, M., Kröger, L., Rantala, H. & Niinikoski, H. (toim.) Lastentautien päivystyskirja 3.
Saxén, H. & Nokso-Koivisto, J. 2016. Akuutti laryngiitti.Kirjassa: Korppi, M., Kröger, L., Rantala, H. & Niinikoski, H. (toim.) Lastentautien päivystyskirja 3.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Troubleshooting
Group work
Individual work
Demonstrations
Simulation exercises

Employer connections

Emergency care simulation in collaboration with VCS
The CPR project in collaboration with VCS

Completion alternatives

Mandatory attendance at the lectures on pediatric emergency care
Mandatory attendance in the emergency care simulation project
Mandatory attendance in the CPR project
Mandatory attendance in the lecture session in pediatric emergency care
Approved clinical exercises

Student workload

27 h/cr

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Can receive feedback and show willingness to develop practical skills
Can ask questions that are relevant to your own learning
Can perform the practical tasks both under supervision and independently
Can follow directives and instructions and take responsibility for tasks
Can make decisions concerning practical tasks
Know the values and consider the ethical principles
Can work with others within the student group

Further information

Care suit and slippers are used in exercises

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

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, and 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

Biomedical sciences
Health promotion in nursing care
Clinical nursing care
Nursing care in general internal medicine 1
Nursing care in general surgery 1
Home nursing, child care and paediatrics, maternity care and care of disabled people
Psychiatric nursing and substance abuse care 2