Study guide
Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and competence track.
Sanna Gunell
Face-to-face
- Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students. (Book available online via the Tritonia library, from Ebook central (Tritonia, LibGuides, Yrkeshögskolan Novia, Nursing, E-books or via the Finna portal, Tritonia))
- Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell. (Book available in the Tritonia library and via Ebook central)
Additional books for further reading:
- Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed or newer) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons.
- Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons.
Lectures and exam
English
02.09.2024 - 30.11.2024
02.07.2024 - 05.09.2024
Sanna Gunell, Daniel Nenonen
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Maria Berg
Face-to-face
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
Lectures, assignments, individual studies, exam.
The course is graded 0-5 based on the exam. Assignments must be passed.
English
01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024
02.07.2024 - 15.09.2024
Maria Berg
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
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Examination
Exam: 12.12.2024
Re-examination (General re-takes): 17.1.2025 and 7.3.2025
5 credits is 5 x 27 hours of work for the student, 135 h work.
Inadequate knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.
Weak knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.
Good knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.
Excellent knowledge of Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology.
Nina Vestö
Face-to-face
Bergman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen .G. 2022. (10th ed) Kozier & Erb´s. Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, process and practice.
Hess, C. 2013. Clinical guide to Skin & Wound Care. 7th Ed. Lippincott. Williams & Wilkins.
For laboratory work: Material on Moodle.
Lectures
Workshops, Clinical practice in class + independent training
Demonstration
Self studies
Only available for students with prior nursing studies, such as Novias open path students and Degree students from year 2024.
Pass/fail
English
16.12.2024 - 27.04.2025
02.12.2024 - 02.03.2025
Mikaela Engvall, Jannica Andtfolk, Nina Vestö
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Moodle exam
Practice in class: pass or fail
Examination; approved video/ clinical examination
Approved assignments
Mandatory attendance at clinical exercises in laboratory class.
Mandatory attendance at workshops
4 x 27 h = 108
Nina Vestö
Face-to-face
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
Lessons
Clinical training in class, practical exercises
Case-studies
Compulsory attendance at workshops and approved practical examinations and virtual tests
English
14.10.2024 - 19.01.2025
15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
12 - 35
Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland
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
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
Practical examination in resuscitation, pass/fail
Practical examination February 2024, pass/fail
Virtual test in Bloodtransfusion; Verensiirron verkkokurssi or Blodtransfusionens ABO, pass/fail
Moodle test
4 x 27 h = 108 h
Jannica Andtfolk
Face-to-face
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
Theory
Workshops
Case study
Blended learning
Guest lecture
Exam (1-5)
Workshops (passed/failed)
English
11.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
15.06.2024 - 13.10.2024
20 - 55
Jannica Andtfolk, Irén Vikström-Dahl
Preknowlage for this course
Medical Nursing Care
Surgical Nursing Care
All workshops are manadatory
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Exam
Workshop Mandatory
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
- 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
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
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
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
Sirkku Säätelä
Face-to-face
E-book; Gersch, C., Heimgartner, N., Rebar, C. & Willis, L. 2016. Pharmacology Made incredibly Easy.
Downie, G. 2008. Pharmacology and Medicines Managements for Nurses. (4 th Ed). London: Churchill Livingstone
Articles and material according to teachers advice
Online course ( 100%) with introduction on webex
Lectures /videos, material to read
Workshops online
Individual selfstudies
Assignments and workshops Approved/ resigned
Online test ( multiple choice) 0-5 /0 % needed for passing ( algorithm calculates result)
English
09.09.2024 - 24.11.2024
15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
0 - 35
Sirkku Säätelä
Online course, need good internet connection and download of Novia software
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
Assignment with absolute deadline
Schedulded online test
27h/cr
Total course 54 h workload for students
Task every week
Assignment done according to instructions with critical and analytic approach = Appr + Can higher the testresult if near limit to higher grade
Assignment done according to instructions and handed in according to deadline= appr
Assignment incomplete and need to be completed : Complete
Assignment not handed in or handed in 4 week after course is finished : Not appr
Late handins lowers the grade
Assigment handed in too late ( < 4 weeks) will reject course
Marica Hinders
Face-to-face
information about recommended literature is available on moodle
Lectures
Group work
Exam
Practical Workshops
English
09.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
0 - 25
Anna-Lena Nieminen, Marica Hinders
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
1 credit 27h
4 credits 108h
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.
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
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
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
Nina Vestö
Face-to-face
Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi
Vasa Centralsjukhus https://www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi/sv/
Terveysportti https://www.terveysportti.fi/terveysportti/koti
Moodle - Practice Documents for Nursing 2021
Supervised Clinical practice
Practice seminars
Clinical Practice 40 h / week in six weeks.
Mandatory attendance 100%
Mandatory attendance at practice seminars
Approved practice assignments
English
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
0 - 35
Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
Approved internships
Participation in internship seminar
Approved practice assignments
Compulsory attendance at Practice seminars
Approved internship from clinical supervisor and teacher
It is possible to do the clinical training abroad. The student can do it trough NordPlus or Erasmus networks or find a hospital themselves. A learning agreement must be signed by all three partners before the internship can start.
40 h/week during clinical training of what 38 h/week at clinical settings
6 weeks of practice = 228 h at practice, 12 h written assignment
See the Plan for Clinical Studies for course specific competencies.
The competencies the Student needs to reach in Vasa Central hospital
Can admit and discharge patients from the ward
Can define / map the patient's care needs, care planning, implementation of the care and
evaluate the care (according to FinCC)
Can be responsible for safe drug handling
Can use HaiPro
Can report the report both orally and in writing, participate in rounds, inform and supervise
patients and relatives
Can act according to ISBAR in non-emergency situations and in emergency situations
Have an ethical approach to the treatment of patients and relatives and consider their
cultural affiliation
Can apply theoretical knowledge in health care
Have the ability to independently acquire new evidence-based knowledge
Can handle complicated occupational assignments under supervision within own
nursing context
Can independently make decisions under supervision regarding the patient's care process
Can be responsible for safe drug treatment under supervision
Demonstrate the ability to supervise and teach patients (and relatives)
Promises to conscientiously follow the commitments the work gives and remembers
professional secrecy
https://www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi/globalassets/studerande_opiskelijat/handbok-for-studerandehandledning-pa-vasa-centralsjukhus-21.12.2018.pdf
Katarina Vironen
Face-to-face
All recommended literature will be found on Moodle at the start of the course
Lectures, demonstrations, videos, assignments, written exam
The course is gradedpass/fail
English
07.10.2024 - 15.12.2024
02.07.2024 - 15.09.2024
Katarina Vironen, Terese Österberg, Nina Vestö
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
The course examinationdates will be seen at Moodle
3cr = 81h
Web based tasks must be approved, theory exam at least 50% correct and drug calculations 100% correct to pass the course.
Camilla Mattjus
Face-to-face
E book ( includes drug calculation):
Medical-surgical nursing made incredibly easy!://ezproxy.novia.fi:2268/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5122323
In swedish : Finnish legistlation about safe pharmacotherapy 2021
Drug calculation excersies online
https://testandcalc.com/quiz/index.asp
Documents and task according to instructions
Blended learning
Assignments and tests online
Drug calculation workshops on campus/online
onlinetest grades 0-5
assignment passed/failed
calculation test 100% correct answers according to national instructions for drug calculation
Assigments handed in after deadline/ course finished lower grade
4 week too late, Assignments = 0
English
10.02.2025 - 13.04.2025
02.12.2024 - 09.02.2025
Camilla Mattjus
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Exam i drug calculation in class after workshops
online test and assignments according to deadlines i moodle
27h/cr
Camilla Mattjus
Face-to-face
Study materials and recommended reading are available on Moodle
Web-based lectures with elements of guest speakers and study visits.
English
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025
02.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
Annika Wentjärvi, Camilla Mattjus, Nanette Westergård, Marica Hinders, Johanna Nykamb, Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Social Services, Degree Programme in Beauty Care, Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics
Approved/Rejected
Examinations will be held at least twice each semester.
3 cp = 81h
Maria Berg
Face-to-face
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.
Theory lessons
Individual work
Group work
For an approved performance you need to hand in individual task and group task and get approved in exam.
English
16.09.2024 - 24.11.2024
02.07.2024 - 15.09.2024
Maria Berg
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Introduction (first lecture) is mandatory
Seminar (groupwork) is mandatory; 11.11
Tentamina is mandatory; 19.11
Hand in your individually task; 23.10
Hand in your submitted group task; 6.11
19. 11 Online-Exam in Moodle (failed- passed)
Re-exam
1 credit = 27 hour. This course 5 credit = 135 hours.
Theory lessons online 20h
Individually work 20h
Group work 27h
Searching of articles 8h
Own work (finishing assessment, reading for the exam ) 57h
Seminary 4h
Tentamina 3h
Introduction:
Information about course and assignments
History of nurses
Article search (Gun Vestman)
Other course content:
Models vs theories
Nursing process, FinCC and ISBAR
Ethics in Healthcare
Caring and nursing
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
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
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
Anna Korhonen
Face-to-face
Information on Moodle
- Interactive lessons ( attendance 75 %)
- Lectures
- Oral and written exercises in pairs and in groups
- Assignments
- Own work
- Oral and written exam
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
English
06.01.2025 - 31.03.2025
02.12.2024 - 06.01.2025
Anna Korhonen
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Oral and written exam at the end of the course.
3 x 27h = 81 hours
Face-to-face
Information in Moodle.
No teaching in class.
Only exam.
English
06.01.2025 - 30.11.2025
02.12.2024 - 06.01.2025
0 - 30
Anna Korhonen
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Nina Vestö
Face-to-face
Bergman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen .G. 2022. (10th ed) Kozier & Erb´s. Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, process and practice.
Austin, M., Crawford, R., Klaassen, B. & Armstrong, V. J. (2016). First aid manual: The authorised manual of St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid and the British Red Cross (Revised 10th edition.). Dorling Kindersley.
Korte, H. & Myllyrinta. K. 2017. Ensiapu. Suomen punainen risti. Otavan Kirjanpaino Oy. Keuruu.
Korte, H. & Myllyrinta. K. 2018. Första hjälpen. Otavan Kirjapaino Oy. Keuruu.
Moodle: Teachers notes
Boyd, Claire. (2013). Student Survival Skills. Clinical Skills for Nurses. Wiley-Blackwell.
Timby, Barabara Kuhn. (2013). Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts. 10 Ed. Lippincott. Williams & Wilkins. USA
Contact-teaching at Novia. Lectures. Practical training in class ( Obligatory), demonstration, workshops, compulsory attendance
First Aid compulsory attendance
Only available for students with prior nursing studies, such as Novias open path students and Degree students from year 2024.
Pass/fail
English
01.01.2025 - 16.03.2025
01.12.2024 - 06.01.2025
Nina Vestö
After completed course in First Aid 1 you can bye an electronic First Aid card (Red Cross). Costs 13 euro/card
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Basic Nursing;
Moodel exam
Clinical examination
First Aid;( obligatory)
Clinical examination: 90 % correct compressions (CPR) time: 2 minutes
Moodle exam
4x27h
Marica Hinders
Face-to-face
National and international guidelines and recommendations on Moodle
D’Onofrio,G., Greco, A. & Sancarlo, D. 2018. Gerontology.
Palermo, S. 2021. Frailty in the Elderly: Understanding and Managing Complexity
Mars, L. 2020. Dementia. Handbook and Resource Guide. Grey House Publishing
Literature search is included in the course and is used as literature for assignment
Literature recommendations are available in moodle
Lectures
Groupwork
Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.
English
22.09.2024 - 23.11.2024
15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
0 - 35
Marica Hinders, Maria Berg
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Written assignments in groups and pair work submitted
Exam (Geriatrics)
Seminar and introduction: obligatory
Retake: dates on Moodle
1c = 27h
5c= 135h
Lectures (14,5h), at Campus
Individiual studies and group work.(117,5 h)
Seminar (3h) at Campus
The student does not achieve criteria for grade 1
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
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
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
Marica Hinders
Face-to-face
National and international guidelines and recommendations on Moodle
Literature recommendations are available in moodle
Literature search is included in the course and is used as literature for assignment
Lectures
Groupwork
Introduction and seminars are compulsory
Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.
English
20.01.2025 - 20.04.2025
02.12.2024 - 19.01.2025
Marica Hinders, Vasa Vård 1
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Written assignments in groups and pair work submit
Exam (Geriatrics)
Seminar and introduction: obligatory
Retake: dates on Moodle
Information in Moodle
1c = 27h
5c= 135h
Lectures (23h ), at Campus
Individiual studies and group work.(109h)
Seminar (3h) at Campus
The student does not achieve criteria for grade 1
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject. 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 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 sufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited
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.
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
Camilla Mattjus
Face-to-face
All materials are found on Moodle
Online
English
06.01.2025 - 05.06.2025
02.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
0 - 50
Camilla Mattjus, Anita Wikberg
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Examination includes three assignments and/or an online exam. Detailed instructions and guidelines are available on Moodle.
3 credit points = 81h
Face-to-face
See Moodle
Lectures, discussions,group mentor meetings, seminars
English
29.09.2024 - 25.02.2025
30.08.2024 - 28.09.2024
0 - 10
Irén Vikström-Dahl
Only for second year Degree Students
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
Group mentor from the nursing field
January 2025
Anna-Lena Nieminen
Face-to-face
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
Lectures, discussion, group work, self studies.
Some lectures are online.
Lectures are going to be on the time scheduled and
the content of the course will be published on Moodle.
English
30.09.2024 - 24.11.2024
03.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Anna-Lena Nieminen, Pia Liljeroth
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
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
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
Marica Hinders
Face-to-face
Stanley, D. 2016. Clinical Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare. Values into Action.
+ recommended literature at Moodle
Compulsory introduction and seminar
Lectures
Group work
Case studies
Self study
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
English
14.10.2024 - 24.11.2024
15.06.2024 - 22.09.2025
0 - 50
Marica Hinders, Maria Berg
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Case study
Online exam
Group work
1 cr = 27h
Camilla Mattjus
Distance learning
Materials available on moodle
Blended learning
The 2 small assignments are either Pass/Fail
Escape game is compulsory
English
06.01.2025 - 24.06.2025
02.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
20 - 50
Camilla Mattjus, Anita Wikberg
The course language is English, and groups will be mixed from different classes.
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
3 credits
H-5
Two small assignments + Escape Game
May/June 2025
3 credits = 81h
Anna-Lena Nieminen
Face-to-face
intra.novia.fi
Degree regulations in Novia UAS
Peppi
-Novia UAS's writing instructions
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)
Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.
Pass/Fail
English
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
27.07.2024 - 08.09.2024
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Anna-Lena Nieminen, Irén Vikström-Dahl
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
Compulsory attendance
-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)
Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.
3 x 27 h = 81 hours
Marlene Gädda
Distance learning
According to instructions om Moodle
Online studies on moodle
Criteria on Moodle
Grades: Approved/Failed
and Grades from 0-5
An average number of all tasks, tests and assignments is counted as final grade
English
24.03.2025 - 31.10.2025
02.12.2024 - 23.03.2025
0 - 35
Viktor Matintupa, Marlene Gädda
The course is divided in sections with tasks, tests and assignments. Follow the given instructions in the sections.
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
5 credits
H-5
Tasks,Tests and Assignments on Moodle
Deadline will be presented on the moodlepage
27h/cr
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.
For the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
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.
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 has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited.
For the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views
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 has mastered the substance of his work, but the application is limited.
For written work
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)
For the exam:
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
For written work
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)
Irén Vikström-Dahl
Face-to-face
See Moodle
Lectures, discussions, mentor meetings, seminars
English
01.08.2024 - 04.01.2025
02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024
0 - 15
Irén Vikström-Dahl, Heidi Kronqvist
Only for degree students in the degree program in nursing. The student must have completed a minimum of 120 credits and at least one of these practices: Practice: Medical Nursing Care or Practice: Surgical Nursing Care.
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
-
Mentors from the nursing field
December 2024
Marica Hinders
84% Face-to-face, 16% Distance learning
Se Moodle och kursens förverkligande
Case studies
Group work
Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.
Swedish
07.01.2025 - 02.02.2025
02.12.2024 - 06.01.2025
10 - 25
Sirkku Säätelä, Anita Ståhl-Levón, Marica Hinders
The course is partly online
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Nursing
0.5 credits
H-5
Compulsory introduction
Compulsory workshops
Case studies
Group work
1 cr = 27h
3cr= 81h
26h in class
55h self sudies
The student does not achieve criteria for grade 1
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject. Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions but her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate.
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 sufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited
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.
Anna Korhonen
Face-to-face
The material is on Moodle.
Homework
Helthcare text
Exercises in class
Diskussions
Presentations
English
01.11.2024 - 28.02.2025
02.12.2023 - 20.10.2024
Anna Korhonen
Preparing the texts at home.
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Oral and written exam in the end of the course.
3 credits or 81 hours
60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning
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
Lectures, discussions, seminars
0-5
English
01.11.2024 - 26.01.2025
15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
0 - 35
Rika Levy-Malmberg
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
2 credits
H-5
Validation according to general instructions on validation in Novia
Time table for examination:
Time of examination is given during introduction lecture
Possibility to two retakes on two later dates
Presentation on seminar
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
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Face-to-face
According to the lecturer.
The course uses a combination of traditional classroom teaching, group discussions, and practical exercises to create an engaging and interactive learning environment.
Pass/Fail
English
01.01.2025 - 23.04.2025
02.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
The course focuses on applying language skills in realistic healthcare scenarios. Through role-plays, simulations, and practical exercises, students have the opportunity to immediately apply their language skills in various medical contexts.
Oral and written examination tasks are included in the course.
More information on Moodle.
81 h.
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Face-to-face
According to the lecturer.
Method: The course uses a mix of classroom teaching, practical exercises, and simulations to create an interactive and engaging learning environment.
Pass - Fail
English
01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
02.12.2024 - 08.01.2025
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Åsa Lågland
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Marica Hinders
Face-to-face
Recommended literature in Moodle
Lectures
Work shop- Escape game- Compulsory
Simulation- Compulsory
Group work
Exam
The exam is graded 0-5
Group work is graded 0-5
English
09.09.2024 - 10.11.2024
15.06.2024 - 08.09.2024
0 - 35
Anna-Lena Nieminen, Marica Hinders
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
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Introduction, compulsory
Palliative care Escape game, compulsory
Simulations, compulsory
1sp= 27h
3cr= 81h
Carina Gädda
Face-to-face
Presented on the moodle page
Lectures, Group assignment, individual online exam
Feedback on the tasks is obtained through assessment criteria, more detailed justification is obtained when contacting the course's teacher.
English
02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024
02.07.2024 - 06.09.2024
Carina Gädda, Maria Berg
Vaasa
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Written assignments
Online test
1c=27h
3c=81h
Lectures (9h), at Campus. First lecture is mandatory
Individual studies (67h) Individiual studies and group work.
Seminar (6h). at Campus
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.
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
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,
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
Carina Gädda
Face-to-face
In this course, Moodle acts as a platform where all the material is available: instructional videos, lecture materials, a list of the course objectives and content, and instructions for assignments
References:
Jones, K. P., Cachaper, G. A., Danley, K., Morgan, M. K., Maduro, R. S., McGee, G. W., Danley, S. C., & Zimbro, K. S. (2023). Equitable Nurse Assignments Within the Context of Census-Driven Staffing Models. MEDSURG Nursing, 32(2), 101–117.
Riaz, T., Akram, M., Rashid, A., Ansari, R., Laila, U., Bankole, M. M., Kayode, A. A. A., Ozdemir, F. A., Sołowski, G., Alinia-Ahandani, E., Altable, M., Adetuyi, B. O., Akhter, N., Akhtar, N., Ghauri, A. O., Egbuna, C., Sfera, A., & Parmar, P. (2023). Creating culture of safety: Risk management in healthcare and nursing. International Archives of Integrated Medicine, 10(8), 15–21.
Brown, C., & Brown, M. (2023). Blood and blood products transfusion errors: what can we do to improve patient safety? British Journal of Nursing, 32(7), 326–332. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.7.326
LENBURG, C. B., KLEIN, C., ABDUR-RAHMAN, V., SPENCER, T., & BOYER, S. (2009). THE COPA MODEL: A Comprehensive Framework Designed to Promote Quality Care and Competence for Patient Safety. Nursing Education Perspectives (National League for Nursing), 30(5), 312–317.
Yilmaztürk, N., Kose, İ., & Cece, S. (2023). The effect of digitalization of nursing forms in ICUs on time and cost. BMC Nursing, 22(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01333-6
Tuppal, C. P., Vega, P. D., & Tuppal, S. M. P. (2022). Towards a theory of communion‐in‐caring. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 36(2), 524–535. https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.13049
Vasilica, C., Wynn, M., Davis, D., Charnley, K., & Garwood-Cross, L. (2023). The digital future of nursing: making sense of taxonomies and key concepts. British Journal of Nursing, 32(9), 442–446. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2023.32.9.442
Raja, M., Kymre, I. G., Bjerkan, J., Galvin, K. T., & Uhrenfeldt, L. (2023). National digital strategies and innovative eHealth policies concerning older adults’ dignity: a document analysis in three Scandinavian countries. BMC Health Services Research, 23(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09867-w
lectures, group discussion and seminar
The course is assessed according to the scale 1-5. It is the assignments that are assessed, but e.g. a lively and reflective participation in the discussions can raise the grade.
English
06.01.2025 - 16.02.2025
02.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
Carina Gädda, Rika Levy-Malmberg
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
27 hours are equal to 1 ECTS
Did not achive any of the criteria
In order to obtain 1 (satisfactory), the participants should have helpfully performed the tasks with answers that meet the learning objectives.
In order to obtain 2 (extremely satisfactory), the participant should, in addition to what is stated for grades 1, have completed the course in a satisfactory manner and shown activity and own initiatives.
In order to obtain 3 (good), the participant should have completed the course in a satisfactory manner and in his / her answers shown proof that he / she has read the literature and on the basis of this presented well-thought-out answers and actively participated in the discussions.
To obtain 4 (extremely good) the same things are required as for the grade 3, but the participant's answers show a greater depth, further own reflections in the tasks and a more lively activity in the discussions.
To obtain 5 (praiseworthy) the participant should have completed the course and in their answers shown that he / she has read and understood the literature by presenting answers and comments that are excellent and include their own reflections. The participant should actively participate in the discussions, refer to a larger amount of scientific literature and be able to show how his / her knowledge has been deepened during the course.
Camilla Mattjus
Face-to-face
See Moodle
Blended learning and workshops
English
24.03.2025 - 31.05.2025
02.12.2024 - 23.03.2025
Camilla Mattjus
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Simulations x3 (mandatory)
Theoretical assignment and/or exam (to be confirmed)
Pediatric pharmacology and drug calculation
3 cr = 81h
Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student cannot account for the literature nor reflect and motivate his/her views
Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has not followed the instructions for written assignment and shows no knowledge about other student's written assignments. The student has not mastered the substance of his/her work.
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
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
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
Åsa Lågland
Face-to-face
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. 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
Close- education at Novia: Lectures and workshops
Radiation safety on-line exam: Pass/ Fail
English
02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024
15.06.2024 - 04.09.2024
0 - 35
Katarina Vironen, Åsa Lågland
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Perioperative care: Written exam
Radiation safety: virtual exam
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.
3 credits= 81 h
Radiation therapy 1c
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Face-to-face
According to the lecturer.
English
02.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
03.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Åsa Lågland
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Anna-Lena Nieminen
Face-to-face
English
01.05.2025 - 31.05.2025
02.12.2024 - 30.04.2025
Anna-Lena Nieminen, Katarina Vironen, Jannica Andtfolk, Nina Vestö
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Anna-Lena Nieminen
Face-to-face
English
01.04.2025 - 31.12.2025
02.12.2024 - 31.03.2025
Anna-Lena Nieminen
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Nina Vestö
Face-to-face
See Moodle for more information:
About any health checks, tests and vaccinations
About assignments
Practice in patient-centered nursing care in the medical field
Workshops 1,5 sp at Novia before the practice
Practice seminars
Approved/Rejected
See separate framework for evaluation in moodle.
English
03.02.2025 - 23.11.2025
02.12.2024 - 02.02.2025
0 - 35
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Anna Korhonen, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland
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
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Only for degree students.
Not possible to validate.
Practice 40 h/week (38h at the practice place and 2h for your assignments from school) for 6 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars.
Practice 40 h/week for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars
1 credit 27h, this course is 9 credits 243h.
38 h/ week and 5 weeks = 190h
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
Marlene Gädda
95% Face-to-face, 5% Distance learning
Part 1: Workshop
Part 2: Clinical Practice
Compulsory attendance in workshop
Approved Clinical practice
Approved written assignments
Participation in practice information and practice seminar
English
11.11.2024 - 13.04.2025
15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
0 - 50
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Anna Korhonen, Vasa Vård 1, Marlene Gädda
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
0.5 credits
Approved/Rejected
Compulsory attendance at Workshops
Clinical practice
Approved clinical practice
Written assignments
Participation i seminars
38h/week in Clinical practice; 5 weeks => 190h
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
Anna-Lena Nieminen
Face-to-face
Practical Workshops
English
11.11.2024 - 13.04.2025
15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
0 - 50
Anna-Lena Nieminen, Marica Hinders
The workshops are compulsory
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Åsa Lågland
Face-to-face
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
About assignments
Practice in patient-centered nursing care in the surgical field
Workshops 1,5 sp at Novia before the practice
Practice seminars
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
English
19.08.2024 - 29.09.2024
15.06.2024 - 26.08.2024
0 - 25
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Anita Kvist, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland
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
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Only for degree students.
Not possible to validate.
Practice 40 h/week (38h at the practice place and 2h for your assignments from school) for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars
Practice 40 h/week for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars
1 credit = 27h, this course is 9 credits 243h.
38 h/ week and 5 weeks = 190h
Åsa Lågland
Face-to-face
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
Practice in patient-centered nursing care in the surgical field
Workshops 1,5 sp at Novia before the practice
Practice seminars
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
English
03.02.2025 - 06.10.2025
02.12.2024 - 02.02.2025
0 - 35
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Anna Korhonen, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland
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
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Only for degree students.
Not possible to validate.
Practice 40 h/week (38h at the practice place and 2h for your assignments from school) for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars
Practice 40 h/week for 5 weeks.
Approved assignments and seminars
1 credit = 27h, this course is 9 credits 243h.
38 h/ week and 5 weeks = 190h
Rika Levy-Malmberg
Face-to-face
see course NU21TH01,
Increasingly independent work, with the help of a supervisor
- collect and describe background information for the study
- desribe a theoretical framework for the study
- describe methods of data analysis
- collect data for the thesis, with consideration to the necessary ethical issues linked to the study
- present the methodological part of the thesis and show examples of the results at an intermediary seminar
Lecture and seminars
Pass/Fail
See practical guide to thesis writing
The manuscript for Intermediary seminar shall include following chapters:
Introduction
Background of the study
Theoretical framework
Aim, purpose
Method
Sampling/material
Data collection
Data analysis
Ethical issues
Examples of the result
English
20.08.2024 - 30.12.2024
15.06.2024 - 01.09.2024
0 - 50
Ann-Louise Glasberg, Sirkku Säätelä, Camilla Mattjus, Anna-Lena Nieminen, Jannica Andtfolk, Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn, Miranda Ekholm, Anita Wikberg, Rika Levy-Malmberg, Sanna Gunell, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland, Marlene Gädda, Pernilla Fagerström
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Approved manuscript for intermediary seminar, attendance at intermediary seminar and proved manuscript for the thesis presentation . pass/fail in the maturity exam
Presentation at intermediary seminar in September 2024 and presentation of the final thesis in December 2024
12 ECTS= 324 h
See practical guide for thesis writing for grades 0-5 for final thesis.
Rika Levy-Malmberg
Face-to-face
see course NU21TH01,
Increasingly independent work, with the help of a supervisor
- collect and describe background information for the study
- describe a theoretical framework for the study
- describe methods of data analysis
- collect data for the thesis, with consideration to the necessary ethical issues linked to the study
- present the methodological part of the thesis and show examples of the results at an intermediary seminar
Lecture and seminars
The Thesis is written only in pairs or as group work, no individual Thesis is allowed
Pass/Fail
See practical guide to thesis writing
The manuscript for Intermediary seminar shall include following chapters:
Introduction
Background of the study
Theoretical framework
Aim, purpose
Method
Sampling/material
Data collection
Data analysis
Ethical issues
Examples of the result
English
24.04.2025 - 12.12.2025
02.12.2024 - 23.04.2025
0 - 45
Camilla Mattjus, Anna-Lena Nieminen, Marica Hinders, Irén Vikström-Dahl, Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland, Marlene Gädda, Anita Wikberg, Rika Levy-Malmberg
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Approved manuscript for intermediary seminar, attendance at intermediary seminar and proved manuscript for the thesis presentation . pass/fail in the maturity exam
Presentation at intermediary seminar in September 2024 and presentation of the final thesis in December 2024
12 ECTS= 324 h
See practical guide for thesis writing for grades 0-5 for final thesis.
Ralf Lillbacka
Face-to-face
Quantitative methods: the following literature is recommended: Denise F. Polit & Cheryl Tatano Beck. 2008. Nursing Research. Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluver., as well as other literature suggested by the examiner.
Lectures, exercises, independent work
Based on the written assignment, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental statistical concepts, and to perform a statistical analysis, is evaluated.
English
06.01.2025 - 16.02.2025
02.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
0 - 35
Ralf Lillbacka
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Written assignment (graded according to the scale 0-5)
The written assignment must be submitted before the final course date.
1cr = 27h
2cr = 54h
The student does not understand and cannot apply statistical concepts and cannot perform an adequate statistical analysis.
Notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of statistical concepts, or the statistical analysis is not adequately performed.
The student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.
The student demonstrates a complete understanding of statistical concepts and makes only insignificant errors when applying them, and performs a statistical analysis without errors.
Åsa Lågland
Face-to-face
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
Contact teaching at Novia: lectures, case studies, workshops and physical assessment practice ( mandatory )
English
02.09.2024 - 17.11.2024
15.06.2024 - 02.09.2024
15 - 35
Maria Berg, Åsa Lågland
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Written exam
Written exam at Novia
Retake
5 credits= 135 hours
Rika Levy-Malmberg
90% Face-to-face, 10% Distance learning
LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Critical thinking in Patient Care. 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 29, 30, 31,33, 45, 46
CVD references
Alexander, MF., Fawcett, JN., Runciman, PJ. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. 2012: pp. 7-72.
Thaler, MS- The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need. The 9th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2015 (you can use the previous additions as well)
Hematology:
Alexander, M., Fawcett, J. & Runciman, P. 2012. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. Ch 11, 479 - 523.
Lectures, work shops, simulations, discussion and individual/group work
Grade 0-5
English
10.02.2025 - 27.04.2025
02.12.2024 - 09.02.2025
Jannica Andtfolk, Rika Levy-Malmberg
Compulsory attendance at workshops, simulations and seminars
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
0.5 credits
H-5
Written examination
Written examination
Participation in workshops and simulations
Assignments
1 ECTS=27 h
Nina Vestö
Face-to-face
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
Lectures, demonstration, workshops, assignments
Compulsory attendance at workshops at Campus
Grade 0 - 5
English
21.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
02.12.2023 - 15.09.2024
15 - 35
Jannica Andtfolk, Nina Vestö
Compulsory attendance at Workshops
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Written examination, assignments
100 % participation in Workshops
Autumn 2024
5 x 27 h = 135 h
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Face-to-face
Information on Moodle
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
Grade: pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
English
06.09.2024 - 03.12.2024
15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
-
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Oral and written exams
Short essay
Individual oral assignment
Oral and written exam at the end of the course.
-
3 x 27 h = 81 hours
-
Face-to-face
Information can be found in Moodle.
No teaching in class.
Only exam.
English
06.01.2025 - 30.11.2025
02.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
0 - 30
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Rika Levy-Malmberg
67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning
Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2017. Nursing research. Generating and Assessing evidence for Nursing practice (10 th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health
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)
Finnish national board on research integrity (Tenk). 2012. Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. Available at: https://www.tenk.fi/en
O'Leary, Z. 2009. The essential guide to doing your research project. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications
Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt
Independent planning and writing of thesis work plan
Presentation in individual or small group seminars
pass / fall
English
01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025
02.12.2024 - 07.01.2025
Rika Levy-Malmberg
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
1 credits
H-5
Validation according to general instructions for validation in Novia
3 smaller assignments during the course (see Moodle)
1) literature search, review
2) read in depth 1 thesis write a summary, reflect,
3) data collection, interview
Compulsory content:
Thesis title page
Table of content
Introduction (1page)
Background (description of subject/topic) (3-5pages)
(introduction and background should include at least 6-8 references of which 5 are scientific)
Aim
Method (data collection method based on 2 references/discuss method of selection) (2-3 pages)
Ethical considerations (based on references) (1 page)
Time table
Reference list
Minimum 6 pages and maximum 10 pages (excluding title page, table of content and reference list)
See also practical guide
Accepted thesis plan, individual or in small groups presentations during April-May
See also practical guide on Moodle.
Face-to-face
English
01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
02.07.2024 - 01.11.2024
Anna Korhonen
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Emilia Vikfors-Lintala
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Face-to-face
All material in Moodle.
Online-course
The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.
English
01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
02.07.2024 - 01.11.2024
Emilia Vikfors-Lintala
Faculty of Business
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
No exam.
The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.
Camilla Ekman
Face-to-face
All material in Moodle.
Online-course
The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.
English
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Emilia Vikfors-Lintala
Faculty of Business
Degree Programme in Nursing
Approved/Rejected
No exam.
The course is approved when all assignments are completed, submitted and approved before the course ends.
Camilla Mattjus
Face-to-face
See Moodle
Online
English
26.04.2025 - 31.10.2025
02.12.2024 - 25.04.2025
0 - 50
Camilla Mattjus
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
H-5
Anita Wikberg
75% Face-to-face, 25% Distance learning
MATERNITY CARE
Lewis, L. Ed. (2015). Fundamentals of Midwifery A textbook for students. Wiley Blackwell. (chapters 5-10 for written exam, chapter 12 optional for family planning) Available on: http://ezproxy.novia.fi:2052/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=936288&site=ehost-live
National Institute for health and Welfare= THL. 2023. We're having a baby - a guidebook for expecting and looking after a baby. Available at: https://www.julkari.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/146505/URN_ISBN_978-952-408-059-0.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Gynaecological care:
LeMone, P., Burke, M., Bauldoff,G., Gubrud, R. & Carno, M-A. 2020 (or older). In: Medical-Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. 7th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. chapter 47,49-50 pp 1740-1760, 1789-1854. (not male system)
Berman, A,. Snyder S. 2022. (or older editions). Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, Process and Practice. 11th ed. Upper Saddle River, N. J.: Pearson Education Limited. chapter 29, 40,6,22-625, 642-645,1025-1046. Older version available as e-book On ebsco e-book collection. Gynecologic nursing.
Lectures, demonstration, video, tutorials, written exam, practice, individual assignments, group discussions, group work,
Written exam: grades 0-5
Assignment and exercises: pass or fail
51-60% of points = grade 1
61-70%= grade 2
etc
English
24.03.2025 - 25.05.2025
02.12.2024 - 23.03.2025
10 - 50
Anita Wikberg
Content of the course will be written in the Moodle course.
The sexuality part will not be included in the exam.
Group works are voluntary, but content is included in exam.
The first exam will be in class but online on Moodle on your computer, you need to use Safe exam browser.
For students that have done the online course on campus online with similar content you have three options:
1) do only the online course 3cr
2) online course 3cr + 1 cr from this course= you take part in 80% of lectures, do the assignment on sexuality and the groupworks and workshops totally 4cr. You need to show the teacher the certificate of the passed online course.
3) online course 3cr + all this course 4cr = 7 cr
AI is not allowed in this course = RED according to Novia recommendations
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Nursing
1 credits
H-5
Validation according to Novia instructions
Written exam
Deadline for sexuality assignment in Moodle
-
Maternity care and gynaecological care:
Written exam last lecture in school + retakes on two general retakes
Deadline on assignment about sexuality in Moodle.
Discussion in class with students from other cultures
1cr= 27h
4cr= 4x27h=108h
3cr= written exam
1 cr= taking part in assignments and practical exercises
.
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.