Academic year 2022 - 2023

•   Acute and Intensive Nursing Care NU15IC04-3005 07.11.2022-14.05.2023  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - prepare to implement the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients in pain
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients in chock
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients with multiple health problems
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients with trauma or multiple injuries
  - become prepared to care for patients with altered electrolyte- and fluid balance
  - become prepared to support the patient and his/her family in acute and intensive nursing care situations

  Prerequisites

  Specialized Nursing Skills 2
  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - prepare to implement the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients in pain
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients in chock
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients with multiple health problems
  - obtain knowledge of nursing care for patients with trauma or multiple injuries
  - become prepared to care for patients with altered electrolyte- and fluid balance
  - become prepared to support the patient and his/her family in acute and intensive nursing care situations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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/

  Learning methods

  lectures, (online lectures are not recorded)
  case studies
  discussions
  group-work

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Grade 0 - 5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.11.2022 - 14.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 06.11.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn, Nina Vestö

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Moodle exam April/May 2023
  Re-take 1
  Re-take 2

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  In cooperation with Vasa Centralsjukhus, Elvytys-viikko

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Moodle exam spring 2023

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 x 27 h

•   Acute and Intensive Nursing Skills NU15CT05-3004 07.11.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - be able to outline and apply the theory of intensive and emergency care to nursing and consider the specific caring needs of the patient who is critically ill or suffers from trauma
  - demonstrate skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care settings
  - become familiar with common problems in critical and acute care, and be able to implement that knowledge in simulated situations
  - become familiar with the technology of intensive and acute care settings and prepared to perform first aid in hospital settings
  - be able to perform resuscitation in various settings

  Prerequisites

  Specialized Nursing Skills 2
  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - be able to outline and apply the theory of intensive and emergency care to nursing and consider the specific caring needs of the patient who is critically ill or suffers from trauma
  - demonstrate skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in acute and intensive nursing care settings
  - become familiar with common problems in critical and acute care, and be able to implement that knowledge in simulated situations
  - become familiar with the technology of intensive and acute care settings and prepared to perform first aid in hospital settings
  - be able to perform resuscitation in various settings

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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/

  Learning methods

  Practice in class, simulation exercise

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Pass /fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.11.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 11.12.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn, Nina Vestö

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Practical examination, pass/fail

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  In cooperation with Vasa Centralsjuhus, Elvytysviikko 2023

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Spring 2023

•   Anatomy and Physiology NU22BC01-3001 29.08.2022-13.11.2022  4 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
  - know the central structure and functions of the human body
  - understand the physiology of the organs in human body
  - are familiar with cell biology
  - will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Nervous system regulates physiological processes
  Structure and function of the sense organs
  Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
  Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
  Lymphatic system
  Reproductive system
  Fluid- and acid-base balance

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Learning material

  Course books:
  Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students
  
  Additional recommended books:
  Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
  Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
  Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
  Lecture material and exercises on Moodle

  Learning methods

  Lectures, tasks and discussions.
  Selfstudies.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and virtual tests

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 13.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 31.08.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Irén Vikström-Dahl, Ruwang Han

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Course examination is scheduled
  Re-examination of the course is possible x and y

  Student's schedule and workload

  Lectures and examination 31 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 77 h.

  Assessment criteria

  Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

•   Anatomy and Physiology NU22BC01-3003 29.08.2022-13.11.2022  4 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
  - know the central structure and functions of the human body
  - understand the physiology of the organs in human body
  - are familiar with cell biology
  - will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Nervous system regulates physiological processes
  Structure and function of the sense organs
  Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
  Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
  Lymphatic system
  Reproductive system
  Fluid- and acid-base balance

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Learning material

  Course books:
  Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students
  
  Additional recommended books:
  Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
  Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
  Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
  Lecture material and exercises on Moodle

  Learning methods

  Online
  Lectures, tasks and discussions.
  Selfstudies.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and virtual tests

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 13.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Irén Vikström-Dahl, Ruwang Han

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Course examination is scheduled
  Re-examination of the course is possible x and y

  Student's schedule and workload

  Lectures and examination 31 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 77 h.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

•   Boost your Swedish VAL22006-3001 29.08.2022-18.06.2023  3 credits  (NU21D-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  -

  Prerequisites

  -

  Content of the study unit

  -

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  -

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  -

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  -

  Further information

  -

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  Person(s) in charge

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  According to the lecturer

  Learning methods

  Lectures, oral exercises, team work, work in pairs, presentations, individual tasks and written assignments, completed and approved assignments (oral and written).

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Pass/fail.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 18.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  30.07.2022 - 11.12.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V
  • NU19D-V
  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund

  Additional information

  -

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Nursing, Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Approved assignments.

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Information on Moodle.

  Internationa connections

  -

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 x 27 h = 81 hours

  Content scheduling

  -

•   Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology NU22BC02-3001 19.09.2022-15.01.2023  5 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - are familiar with the common transmission routes of pathogenic microbes
  - understands the pathological picture of common infectious diseases
  - know the basic aseptic methods
  - master the terminology of basic clinical microbiology
  - understand the immune response in health and disease
  - understands the importance of immunology and pathology in health care
  - can account for the immune system's physiology
  - understands the mechanisms of the diseases

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Different microbe groups causing disease in man
  Different modes for microbe transmission
  Human microbiota and explain its impact on human health
  Microbes causing common human infectious diseases
  Antimicrobial resistance and explain the resistance in bacteria
  Basic aseptic methods, aseptic technique, hand hygiene
  Basics of pathology
  Basics of pathophysiology

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Ulla Penttinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Ulla Penttinen. Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology. Hand-outs on moodle.
  Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
  Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
  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

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Assignments
  Current topics
  Individual studies
  Written exam at campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 15.01.2023

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 18.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ulla Penttinen

  Additional information

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

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Kursen kan tenteras (not translated)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Exam 1 week 48
  Exam 2 week 2/2023
  Retakes
  20.1
  10.2
  10.3
  21.4

  Student's schedule and workload

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

•   Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology NU22BC02-3003 19.09.2022-15.01.2023  5 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - are familiar with the common transmission routes of pathogenic microbes
  - understands the pathological picture of common infectious diseases
  - know the basic aseptic methods
  - master the terminology of basic clinical microbiology
  - understand the immune response in health and disease
  - understands the importance of immunology and pathology in health care
  - can account for the immune system's physiology
  - understands the mechanisms of the diseases

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Different microbe groups causing disease in man
  Different modes for microbe transmission
  Human microbiota and explain its impact on human health
  Microbes causing common human infectious diseases
  Antimicrobial resistance and explain the resistance in bacteria
  Basic aseptic methods, aseptic technique, hand hygiene
  Basics of pathology
  Basics of pathophysiology

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Ulla Penttinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Ulla Penttinen. Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology. Hand-outs on moodle.
  Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
  Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
  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

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Assignments
  Current topics
  Individual studies
  Written exam at campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 15.01.2023

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ulla Penttinen

  Additional information

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

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Kursen kan tenteras (not translated)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Exam 1 week 48
  Exam 2 week 2/2023
  Retakes
  20.1
  10.2
  10.3
  21.4

  Student's schedule and workload

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

•   Clinical Nursing 1 NU22CC02-3001 13.02.2023-16.04.2023  4 credits  (NU22-1, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - obtains knowledge of laboratory tests and specimen collection
  - obtains knowledge about, pain, elimination , and demonstrate skills in helping a client with urinary and fecal problems (ss. catheterization and ostomy care)
  - obtains knowledge about altered nutrition and demonstrate skills in enteral nutrition,
  - understands the importance of diagnostic investigations, laboratory tests and ECG and be able to assist with these procedures
  - understands sustainable development according to economics and environment
  - obtains knowledge about patient safety, ethics and cultural aspects in different nursing contexts

  Prerequisites

  First Aid and Basic Nursing

  Content of the study unit

  Pain: assessment, identification, evaluation, alleviation of pain without medication
  Diagnostic testing, common blood tests and specimen collection
  ECG
  Urinary catheterization
  Ostomy care
  PEG, nasogastric tube, enteral nutrition
  Proper handling of sharps instruments

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Berman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen, G. 2016. (10nd 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.

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Clinical practice in class + independent training
  Demonstration
  Seminars

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Pass/fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 16.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 12.02.2023

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22-1
  • NU22D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Mikaela Engvall, Nina Vestö, Hanna Limnell

  Additional information

  Compulsory attendance at practice in class

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Virtual test on Moodle
  Practice in class: pass or fail
  Practical exam or movie making
  Approved assignments

  Student's schedule and workload

  4 x 27 h = 108

•   Clinical Nursing 1 NU22CC02-3002 18.03.2023-09.06.2023  4 credits  (NU22D-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - obtains knowledge of laboratory tests and specimen collection
  - obtains knowledge about, pain, elimination , and demonstrate skills in helping a client with urinary and fecal problems (ss. catheterization and ostomy care)
  - obtains knowledge about altered nutrition and demonstrate skills in enteral nutrition,
  - understands the importance of diagnostic investigations, laboratory tests and ECG and be able to assist with these procedures
  - understands sustainable development according to economics and environment
  - obtains knowledge about patient safety, ethics and cultural aspects in different nursing contexts

  Prerequisites

  First Aid and Basic Nursing

  Content of the study unit

  Pain: assessment, identification, evaluation, alleviation of pain without medication
  Diagnostic testing, common blood tests and specimen collection
  ECG
  Urinary catheterization
  Ostomy care
  PEG, nasogastric tube, enteral nutrition
  Proper handling of sharps instruments

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Berman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen, G. 2016. (10nd 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.

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Clinical practice in class + independent training
  Demonstration
  Seminars

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Pass/fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.03.2023 - 09.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 26.02.2023

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V
  • NU22-2

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Mikaela Engvall, Nina Vestö, Hanna Limnell

  Additional information

  Compulsory attendance at practice in class

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Virtual test on Moodle
  Practice in class: pass or fail
  Practical exam or movie making
  Approved assignments

  Student's schedule and workload

  4 x 27 h = 108

•   Cultural Competence and Advanced Nursing Care NU15CT13-3004 22.08.2022-27.11.2022  9 credits  (NU19D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will be able to:
  - independently participate in a multiprofessional and multicultural nursing team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - communicate with patients and colleagues in the language used at the workplace and follow the general rules and routines in the working environment
  - implement evidence-based nursing care and employ the nursing process in advanced nursing care situations
  - master clinical nursing methodsand implement nursing activities
  - demonstrate cultural competence in nursing care
  - perform safe drug adminstration

  Prerequisites

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 3
  Paediatrics, Maternity and Adult Nursing Care
  Mental - Home and Rehabilitative Nursing Care
  Acute and Intensive Nursing Care
  Acute and Intensive Nursing Skills

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Jobiili https://www.jobiili.fi
  Vasa Centralsjukhus https://www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi/sv/
  Terveysportti https://www.terveysportti.fi/terveysportti/koti
  Moodle - Practice Documents from Curriculae 2015

  Learning methods

  Supervised Clinical practice
  Practice seminars

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Clinical Practice 40h / week in six weeks.
  Mandatory attendance 100%
  mandatory attendace at practice seminars
  Approved practice assignments

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

  • 9 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU19D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Nina Vestö

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Approved internships
  Participation in internship seminar
  Approved practice assignments
  See Moodle - Practice Documents from Curriculae 2015

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Compulsory attendance at Practice seminars
  Approved internship from clinical supervisor and teacher

  Internationa connections

  It is possible to do the clinical training abroad. The student can do it trough NordPlus or Erasmus networks or tto find a hospital themselves. A learning agreement must be signed by all three partners before the internship can start.
  
  Read instructions in Moodle - Practice Documents from Curriculae 2015

  Student's schedule and workload

  40 h/week during clinical training
  6 weeks of practice

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  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

•   Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness NU15CC02-3004 24.04.2023-11.06.2023  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - be able to recognize and consider the challenges of working in a multicultural and multiprofessional team
  - become familiar with concepts related to culture, health and nursing
  - obtain knowledge of the most common nursing theories related to cultural competence in nursing care
  - be able to recognize phenomena like racism and xenophobia, and understand how they can affect good nursing care
  - become aware of cultural safety, cultural blindness and cultural imposition and be able to apply that knowledge to the nursing process
  - obtain knowledge about epidemiology andrelate it to different geographical areas and health risks specific for different areas

  Prerequisites

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - be able to recognize and consider the challenges of working in a multicultural and multiprofessional team
  - become familiar with concepts related to culture, health and nursing
  - obtain knowledge of the most common nursing theories related to cultural competence in nursing care
  - be able to recognize phenomena like racism and xenophobia, and understand how they can affect good nursing care
  - become aware of cultural safety, cultural blindness and cultural imposition and be able to apply that knowledge to the nursing process
  - obtain knowledge about epidemiology andrelate it to different geographical areas and health risks specific for different areas

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Camilla Mattjus

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Literature to be found online on databases
  See Moodle course.

  Learning methods

  Lectures in class, possible online
  Group work
  Self studies
  External lectures
  Seminars

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  See below, please

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.04.2023 - 11.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Camilla Mattjus, Vasa - timlärare Vård

  Additional information

  -

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Three smaller assignments:
  Poster on tropical diseases
  Assignment on different concepts
  Reflective diary about cultural competence

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Discussion and group work

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  2 retakes are possible if needed on general exam days in August and September.
  Registration is needed well in advace

  Internationa connections

  Students from many different cultures

  Student's schedule and workload

  1 cr= 27h work
  3cr = 81h
  
  22h lectures
  2h external lecturer lecture
  8h seminars
  49h students individual and group work

  Content scheduling

  -

  Assessment criteria

  0 = no participation or submission

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  1 = participation and submission in time, limited knowledge of the topic
  2 = participating in discussion and assignment with satisfactory knowledge of the topic

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  3= show good knowledge of the topic
  4= show interest and maturity in the topics

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  5= show an excellent insight in the topic

•   Drug Therapy 2 NU15PH02-3006 29.08.2022-13.11.2022  3 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -master advanced drug therapy in nursing care and recognize personal responsibility in drug handling, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
  -know the active pharmaceutical ingredients
  -know the generic name for drugs used when treating the most common diseases
  -be able to manage the preparative procedures for intravenous (IV) therapy, endovascular treatment and blood transfusions, prepare for these procedures and treatments, and monitor the patient during and after IV-therapy and blood transfusion
  -master patient guidance and documentation related to drug therapy
  -understand the importance of safe drug therapy in relation to patient safety
  -master calculations needed in medical and infusion treatment, and be able to dose and administer medication without error

  Prerequisites

  Basic Nursing Skills 1
  Basic Nursing Skills 2
  Drug therapy 1

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  -master advanced drug therapy in nursing care and recognize personal responsibility in drug handling, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
  -know the active pharmaceutical ingredients
  -know the generic name for drugs used when treating the most common diseases
  -be able to manage the preparative procedures for intravenous (IV) therapy, endovascular treatment and blood transfusions, prepare for these procedures and treatments, and monitor the patient during and after IV-therapy and blood transfusion
  -master patient guidance and documentation related to drug therapy
  -understand the importance of safe drug therapy in relation to patient safety
  -master calculations needed in medical and infusion treatment, and be able to dose and administer medication without error

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  The student must manage drug calculations 100% correctly
  
  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  The student must manage drug calculations 100% correctly
  
  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)

  The student must manage drug calculations 100% correctly
  
  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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning material

  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

  Learning methods

  Hybrid implementation
  Flipped learning, online classrooms
  Workshops online, assignments and tests online
  Drug calculation workshops on campus/online

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  onlinetest grades 0-5
  assignment passed/failed
  calculation test 100% correct answers according to national instructions for drug calculation

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 13.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Exam i drug calculation online /webex after 4 workshops
  online test and assignets according to deadlines i moodle

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h/cr

•   Drug Therapy 3 NU21PH03-3001 13.02.2023-16.04.2023  3 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - know clinical pharmacology in a biomedical context
  - know the most common indications and contraindications for the use of medication
  - be able to identify interactions between different drugs
  - knowr drug therapy among all patient groups
  - know various types of pain medication
  - know medication used as anticoagulant therapy
  - knows what happens during an immunization (infection, vaccination, rhesus immunization, passive immunization)
  - know about vaccination in different groups
  - have skills in counselling and preparation before vaccination, skills in vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination

  Prerequisites

  Drug therapy 1
  Drug therapy 2

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - know clinical pharmacology in a biomedical context
  - know the most common indications and contraindications for the use of medication
  - be able to identify interactions between different drugs
  - knowr drug therapy among all patient groups
  - know various types of pain medication
  - know medication used as anticoagulant therapy
  - knows what happens during an immunization (infection, vaccination, rhesus immunization, passive immunization)
  - know about vaccination in different groups
  - have skills in counselling and preparation before vaccination, skills in vaccination techniques and measures after vaccination

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  The student must manage drug calculations 100% correctly
  
  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  The student must manage drug calculations 100% correctly
  
  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)

  The student must manage drug calculations 100% correctly
  
  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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning methods

  Online course Streamed lectures and information on moodle
  Assigments and online test in moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 16.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  RDI share

  3 credits

  Share of online studies

  3 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  at course end date, possibility to re take online

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h/cr

•   Drug therapy and Pharmacology 1 NU22BC06-3001 10.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - has knowledge of and can apply legislation and directives regarding drug treatment
  - has basic knowledge of pharmacology
  - masters the aseptic of drug treatment
  - masters pharmaceutical forms and their mode of administration
  - has skills in injection technique
  - can observe the effects of drug treatment on the patient
  - has insight into recipe theory
  - masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
  - has an understanding of the importance of drug treatment in patient safety
  - masters drug billing at a basic level

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Calculation 100% correct to pass the course
  
  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Camilla Mattjus

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  All recommended literature will be found on Moodle at the start of the course.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, demonstrations, videos, assignments, written exam

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The course is gradedpass/fail
  The drug calculations part has to be 100% correct in order to pass.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  10.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 10.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Camilla Mattjus, Josephine Åberg, Tiia Finne, Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  The course examination will be scheduled in Peppi

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 Cr = 81h
  Lectures and examination 35h, Self-studies and digital teaching methods 46h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Web based tasks must be approved, theory exam at least 50% correct and drug calculations 100% correct to pass.

•   Drug therapy and Pharmacology 1 NU22BC06-3003 10.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - has knowledge of and can apply legislation and directives regarding drug treatment
  - has basic knowledge of pharmacology
  - masters the aseptic of drug treatment
  - masters pharmaceutical forms and their mode of administration
  - has skills in injection technique
  - can observe the effects of drug treatment on the patient
  - has insight into recipe theory
  - masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
  - has an understanding of the importance of drug treatment in patient safety
  - masters drug billing at a basic level

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Calculation 100% correct to pass the course
  
  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Camilla Mattjus

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  All recommended literature will be found on Moodle at the start of the course

  Learning methods

  Lectures, demonstrations, videos, assignments, written online exam

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The course is gradedpass/fail
  The drug calculations part has to be 100% correct in order to pass.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  10.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Camilla Mattjus, Josephine Åberg, Tiia Finne, Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  The course examination will be scheduled in Peppi, but in the end of the course

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 cr = 81h
  Lectures and examination 24h, Self-studies and digital teaching methods 57h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Web based tasks must be approved, theory exam at least 50% correct and drug calculations 100% correct to pass.

•   Drug therapy and Pharmacology 2 NU22BC07-3001 13.02.2023-02.04.2023  2 credits  (NU22-1, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - has knowledge of advanced drug treatment
  - has knowledge of the basics of chemotherapy, epidural pain relief, fluid therapy and blood transfusions
  - masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
  - has knowledge of the importance of drug treatment for patient safety
  - masters advanced drug calculations

  Prerequisites

  Drug therapy and Pharmacology 1

  Content of the study unit

  Advanced drug treatment
  Cytostatic treatment
  Epidural pain relief
  Fluid treatment
  Blood transfusion
  Patient guidance and documentation
  Advanced drug calculations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Calculation 100% correct to pass the course
  
  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Learning material

  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

  Learning methods

  Hybrid implementation
  Flipped learning, online classrooms
  Workshops online, assignments and tests online
  Drug calculation workshops on campus/online

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  13.02.2023 - 02.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22-1
  • NU22D-V

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  RDI share

  1 credits

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Exam i drug calculation in class after workshops
  online test and assignments according to deadlines i moodle

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h/cr

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  onlinetest grades 0-5
  assignment passed/failed
  calculation test 100% correct answers according to national instructions for drug calculation

•   Drug therapy and Pharmacology 2 NU22BC07-3002 11.04.2023-30.05.2023  2 credits  (NU22D-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - has knowledge of advanced drug treatment
  - has knowledge of the basics of chemotherapy, epidural pain relief, fluid therapy and blood transfusions
  - masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
  - has knowledge of the importance of drug treatment for patient safety
  - masters advanced drug calculations

  Prerequisites

  Drug therapy and Pharmacology 1

  Content of the study unit

  Advanced drug treatment
  Cytostatic treatment
  Epidural pain relief
  Fluid treatment
  Blood transfusion
  Patient guidance and documentation
  Advanced drug calculations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Calculation 100% correct to pass the course
  
  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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

  Learning methods

  Hybrid implementation
  Flipped learning, online classrooms
  Workshops online, assignments and tests online
  Drug calculation workshops on campus/online

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  onlinetest grades 0-5
  assignment passed/failed
  calculation test 100% correct answers according to national instructions for drug calculation

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  11.04.2023 - 30.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V
  • NU22-2

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Sirkku Säätelä

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Exam i drug calculation in class after workshops
  online test and assignments according to deadlines i moodle

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h/cr

•   Drug therapy and Pharmacology Online VAL2201-3001 19.09.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - has knowledge of and can apply legislation and directives regarding drug treatment
  - has basic knowledge of pharmacology
  - masters the aseptic of drug treatment
  - masters pharmaceutical forms and their mode of administration
  - can observe the effects of drug treatment on the patient
  - has insight into recipe theory
  - masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
  - has an understanding of the importance of drug treatment in patient safety
  - masters drug billing at a basic level

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Calculation 100% correct to pass the course
  
  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited
  På engelska
  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)

  På svenska
  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

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  Person(s) in charge

  Camilla Mattjus

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  All recommended literature will be found on Moodle at the start of the course

  Learning methods

  Lectures, demonstrations, videos, assignments, written online exam

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The course is gradedpass/fail
  The drug calculations part has to be 100% correct in order to pass.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Camilla Mattjus

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  The course examination will be scheduled in Peppi

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 cr = 81h
  Lectures and examination 24h, Self-studies and digital teaching methods 57h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Web based tasks must be approved, theory exam at least 50% correct and drug calculations 100% correct to pass.

•   Elderly Care NU21PR02-3002 28.10.2022-27.11.2022  6 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - be able to take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - be able to communicate with patients and colleagues mainly in Swedish or Finnish, even though the main supervision is in English
  - be able to follow general rules and routines in the working environment
  -become familiar with the specific caring needs of an elderly patient and has good insights into the organization of elderly patients in our society
  - develop respect for the patient’s integrity and autonomy
  - understand and gradually adopt aseptic and safe working methods
  - be able to verbally report nursing activities and the patient´s condition
  - demonstrate respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy, understand the fundamentals of rehabilitation and demonstrate an ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
  - be able to carry out the nursing process in elderly nursing care
  - obtain evidence-based knowledge about common diseases and develop an understanding of the pharmacological treatment of the patient

  Prerequisites

  Swedish for Beginners/Finnish for Beginners
  Drug therapy 1
  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Patient Safety and Basic Nursing Skills
  Gerontological Nursing and Rehabilitation

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care
  Elderly care

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Passed/failed (not translated)

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  28.10.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  08.08.2022 - 09.10.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Additional information

  Prerequisites:
  Swedish for Beginners/Finnish for Beginners
  Drug therapy 1
  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Patient Safety and Basic Nursing Skills
  Gerontological Nursing and Rehabilitation
  
  Intruduction and semnary is mandatory. (not translated)

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Clinical training 40 h/week for 4 weeks.
  Approved assignments and seminars.
  Compulsory attendance 100%.
  Seminar is mandatory! (not translated)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Approved assignments. (not translated)

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h/ 1 credit
  162h/6 credits
  
  Practice
  40h/ week and 4 weeks. (not translated)

•   Elderly Care Management NU18CT12-3002 22.08.2022-27.11.2022  6 credits  (NU19D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will be able to:
  - take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - communicate with patients and colleagues in Swedish or Finnish, the main supervision will be carried out in Swedish or Finnish
  - follow the general rules and routines in a working environment
  - independently assess the patient’s caring needs, plan for interventions, as well as take part in the implementation of the plan and the evaluation of the given nursing care
  - make decisions concerning the patient’s individual nursing care, under supervision and with increasing independence
  - implement the nursing process for patients with multiple diseases
  - document and give verbal reports of given nursing care, under supervision and with increasing independence
  - understand the administration of a ward, perform necessary procedures when receiving and discharging a patient

  Prerequisites

  At least two of theses courses:
  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 3
  Paediatrics, Maternity and Adult Nursing Care
  Mental - Home and Rehabilitative Nursing Care

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning methods

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Passed/Fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 15.08.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU19D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Additional information

  Introduction and seminar is mandatory.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Autumn 2022

•   Evidence Based Nursing NU22NR01-3001 12.09.2022-27.11.2022  5 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - knows the profession of a nurse and its special features
  - develops an international perspective on nursing history and become familiar with nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
  - is familiar with ethical theories, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
  - has fundamental knowledge, and an understanding, of cultural differences, as well as the need for cultural sensitivity in all contact with people.
  - adopts an approach to nursing care based on critical thinking and evidencebased practice and desicion-making process
  - understands the necessity of an evidence-based practice
  - has knowledge of the nursing process
  - knows how to correctly document and report nursing care according to the national health care system "

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Nursing as a profession
  International perspective on nursing history and philosophy
  Nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
  Ethical theories, values and ethical guidelines, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
  Cultural differences and cultural sensitivity
  Cultural awareness, and respect for individual uniqueness
  Nursing care based on critical thinking and evidence based practice and decision-making process
  Assess, plan and implement nursing care based on the patient’s needs
  Evaluate nursing care
  Finnish Care Classification FinCC
  Document and report nursing care according to the national health care system (ISBAR)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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.

  Learning methods

  Theory lessons
  Individual work
  Group work

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  For an approved performance you need to hand in, individual task, group task and exam.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 11.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Additional information

  Introduction is mandatory
  
  Seminar day is mandatory
  
  Tentamina is mandatory
  
  A lecture with excercises with Anita Wikberg on intercultural communication with an Swedish speaking nursing group

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Introduction is mandatory
  
  Seminar day is mandatory
  
  Tentamina is mandatory

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Tentamina
  Omtentamina
  
  The dates are in moodle

  Student's schedule and workload

  1 credit 27 hour this course 5 credit so 135 hours.
  
  Theory lessons online 20h (5ggr 4h)
  Individually work 16h
  Group work 27h
  Searching of articles 8h
  Own work (finishing assessment, reading for the exam ) 53h
  Seminary 8h
  Tentamina 3h

  Content scheduling

  Lesson 1
  Info
  History of nurses
  Article search (Gun Vestman)
  
  Lesson 2
  Ethics in Healthcare
  
  Lesson 3
  Models vs theories
  
  Lesson 4
  Caring and nursing
  
  Lesson 5
  Isbar and the nursing process

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

•   Evidence Based Nursing NU22NR01-3003 19.09.2022-27.11.2022  5 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - knows the profession of a nurse and its special features
  - develops an international perspective on nursing history and become familiar with nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
  - is familiar with ethical theories, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
  - has fundamental knowledge, and an understanding, of cultural differences, as well as the need for cultural sensitivity in all contact with people.
  - adopts an approach to nursing care based on critical thinking and evidencebased practice and desicion-making process
  - understands the necessity of an evidence-based practice
  - has knowledge of the nursing process
  - knows how to correctly document and report nursing care according to the national health care system "

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Nursing as a profession
  International perspective on nursing history and philosophy
  Nursing models, concepts, theories and traditions of caring/nursing science
  Ethical theories, values and ethical guidelines, codes of ethics, ethical decision-making and ethical issues.
  Cultural differences and cultural sensitivity
  Cultural awareness, and respect for individual uniqueness
  Nursing care based on critical thinking and evidence based practice and decision-making process
  Assess, plan and implement nursing care based on the patient’s needs
  Evaluate nursing care
  Finnish Care Classification FinCC
  Document and report nursing care according to the national health care system (ISBAR)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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.

  Learning methods

  Theory lessons
  Individual work
  Group work

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  For an approved performance you need to hand in, individual task, group task and exam.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Introduction is Mandatory
  Seminar day is Mandatory
  Tentamina is Mandatory

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Tentamina
  Omtentamina
  
  The dates are in moodle

  Student's schedule and workload

  1 credit 27 hour this course 5 credit so 135 hours.
  
  Theory lessons online 16h (4ggr 4h)
  Individually work 16h
  Group work 27h
  Searching of articles 8h
  Own work (finishing assignments reading for the exam) 57h
  Assignment 4h (readning lesson 3 by our own, model vs theory)
  Seminary 4h
  Tentamina 3h

  Content scheduling

  Lesson 1
  Info
  History of nurses
  Article search
  
  Lesson 2
  Ethics in Healthcare
  
  Lesson 3 (study by your own)
  Models vs theories
  
  Lesson 4
  Caring and nursing
  
  Lesson 5
  Isbar and the nursing process

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

•   Finnish Level A1 NU22AL03-3001 12.09.2022-27.11.2022  3 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
  - can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
  - can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help "

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Basic Finnish Level A1

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anita Kvist

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  The material will be on Moodle

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Exercises (oral and written)
  Group work
  Exams (oral and written)
  
  During the course we'll focus on:
  - Oral and written exercises
  - Finnish everyday vocabulary
  - Reading and listening comprehensions
  - Grammar/language structures

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  0-5 and in some exercises pass/fail.
  
  The final course grade is based on Level A1

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 12.09.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anita Kvist, Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Additional information

  The student will be able to:
  - understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
  - introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, possessions and healt
  - interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help
  - learn the basic grammar

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Oral and written exam.

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  We meet 2 times a week.
  In the end of the course oral and written exam.

•   Finnish Level A1 NU22AL03-3004 12.09.2022-27.11.2022  3 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
  - can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
  - can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help "

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Basic Finnish Level A1

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anna Korhonen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Study materials are provided by the teacher.
  Recommended book: Suomen mestari 1 & 2

  Learning methods

  Online lectures, oral and written exercises and assignments, individual work and work in pairs.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The grade is based on work in class, homework and exams.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna Korhonen, Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Additional information

  More information about the course will be provided in Moodle and during the first lesson.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  - assignments and exams
  - homework
  - active participation during lessons
  - attendance at least 80 %

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Assignments and exams during the course.

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 credits = 81 h
  32 h online lessons
  49 h individual studies

  Assessment criteria

  - failed exam or assignments
  - too much absence from lessons
  - the student has unsatisfactory knowledge in the basics of Finnish.

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  The student has satisfactory knowledge in the basics of Finnish both orally and in writing.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  The student knows the basics of Finnish well both orally and in writing.
  The student is often able to apply skills learned during the course in simple every day situations.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  The student knows the basics of Finnish very well both orally and in writing.
  The student knows how to apply skills learned during the course in simple every day situations.

•   Finnish Level A1 NU22AL03-3008 24.10.2022-11.12.2022  3 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type
  - can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
  - can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help "

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Basic Finnish Level A1

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anita Kvist

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  The material will be on Moodle

  Learning methods

  ONLINE Lectures
  Exercises (oral and written)
  Group work
  Exams (oral and written)
  
  During the course we'll focus on:
  - Oral and written exercises
  - Finnish everyday vocabulary
  - Reading and listening comprehensions
  - Grammar/language structures

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  0-5 and in some exercises pass/fail.
  
  The final course grade is based on Level A1

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.10.2022 - 11.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna Korhonen, Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Additional information

  The student will be able to:
  - understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
  - introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, possessions and healt
  - interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help
  - learn the basic grammar

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Oral and written exam.

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  We meet 2 times a week.
  In the end of the course oral and written exam.

•   First Aid and Basic Nursing NU22CC01-3001 02.01.2023-05.03.2023  4 credits  (NU22-1, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can perform basic care and take care of a clients basical needs
  - adapts safe and sustainable working methods such as asepsis and ergonomics
  - knows how to assess and evaluate patient´s vital signs
  - demonstrates knowledge and perform skills in basic care, and in promoting physiological health
  - obtains knowledge of first aid, and be prepared to act in accordance with the requirements of the acute situation
  - understands patient safety and sustainability in different nursing contexts
  - is aware of ethical and cultural issues in different nursing contexts

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Assess and evaluate vital signs
  Aseptic technique and routine safety precautions
  Patient is isolated due to illness reasons
  Patient’s hygiene, activity, exercise, sleep
  Nutritional matters (malnutrition), weight monitoring, measure and monitoring nutrition
  Oxygen therapy
  Ergonomic working methods and show skills in moving and handling patients, kinesthetic
  Skin integrity and different types of wounds, as well as perform skills in wound care
  First aid
  Patient safety and sustainability, waste management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Bergman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen .G. 2016. (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

  Learning methods

  Contact-teaching at Novia. Lectures. Practical training in class, demonstration, workshops, compulsory attendance
  First Aid compulsory attendance

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Pass/fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 01.01.2023

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22-1
  • NU22D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Nina Vestö

  Additional information

  After completed course in First Aid 1 and First Aid 2 you can bye an electronic First Aid card (Red Cross). Costs 13 euro/card

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Basic Nursing;
  Virtual test on Moodle, practical test or movie making
  
  First Aid;
  Short theoretical test during lessons, group assignment
  90 % correct compressions (CPR) time: 2 minutes

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Virtual test on Moodle
  
  Other tests during lesson time

  Student's schedule and workload

  4 x 27 h

•   First Aid and Basic Nursing NU22CC01-3003 29.01.2023-09.05.2023  4 credits  (NU22D-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can perform basic care and take care of a clients basical needs
  - adapts safe and sustainable working methods such as asepsis and ergonomics
  - knows how to assess and evaluate patient´s vital signs
  - demonstrates knowledge and perform skills in basic care, and in promoting physiological health
  - obtains knowledge of first aid, and be prepared to act in accordance with the requirements of the acute situation
  - understands patient safety and sustainability in different nursing contexts
  - is aware of ethical and cultural issues in different nursing contexts

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Assess and evaluate vital signs
  Aseptic technique and routine safety precautions
  Patient is isolated due to illness reasons
  Patient’s hygiene, activity, exercise, sleep
  Nutritional matters (malnutrition), weight monitoring, measure and monitoring nutrition
  Oxygen therapy
  Ergonomic working methods and show skills in moving and handling patients, kinesthetic
  Skin integrity and different types of wounds, as well as perform skills in wound care
  First aid
  Patient safety and sustainability, waste management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Bergman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen .G. 2016. (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

  Learning methods

  Contact-teaching at Novia. Lectures. Practical training in class, demonstration, workshops, compulsory attendance
  First Aid compulsory attendance

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Pass/fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.01.2023 - 09.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 01.01.2023

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V
  • NU22-2

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Nina Vestö

  Additional information

  After completed course in First Aid 1 and First Aid 2 you can bye an electronic First Aid card (Red Cross). Costs 13 euro/card

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Basic Nursing;
  Virtual test on Moodle, practical test or movie making
  
  First Aid;
  Short theoretical test during lessons, group assignment
  90 % correct compressions (CPR) time: 2 minutes

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Virtual test on Moodle
  
  Other tests during lesson time

  Student's schedule and workload

  4 x 27 h

•   First Aid and Basic Nursing NU21IC10-3002 29.08.2022-26.02.2023  4 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will be able to:
  -assess vital signs
  -employ aseptic technique
  -understand and manage nursing care when a patient is isolated due to illness reasons
  -support the patient’s hygiene
  -demonstrate knowledge and perform skills in basic care, and in promoting physiological health (activity, exercise, sleep)
  -assist a client with nutritional matters
  -obtain knowledge about, and provide, oxygen therapy
  -know the importance of ergonomic working methods and show skills in moving and handling patients
  -demonstrate knowledge about skin integrity and different types of wounds, as well as perform skills in wound care
  -obtain knowledge of first aid, and be prepared to act in accordance with the requirements of the acute situation

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  The student will be able to:
  -assess vital signs
  -employ aseptic technique
  -understand and manage nursing care when a patient is isolated due to illness reasons
  -support the patient’s hygiene
  -demonstrate knowledge and perform skills in basic care, and in promoting physiological health (activity, exercise, sleep)
  -assist a client with nutritional matters
  -obtain knowledge about, and provide, oxygen therapy
  -know the importance of ergonomic working methods and show skills in moving and handling patients
  -demonstrate knowledge about skin integrity and different types of wounds, as well as perform skills in wound care
  -obtain knowledge of first aid, and be prepared to act in accordance with the requirements of the acute situation

  ---

  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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.
  
  Bergman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen .G. 2016. (10th ed) Kozier & Erb´s. Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, process and practice.
  
  Boyd, Claire. (2013). Student Survival Skills. Medicine Management Skills for Nurses. Wiley-Blackwell.
  
  Boyd, Claire. (2013). Student Survival Skills. Clinical Skills for Nurses. Wiley-Blackwell.
  
  Moodle: Teachers notes
  
  Timby, Barabara Kuhn. (2013). Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts. 10 Ed. Lippincott. Williams & Wilkins. USA

  Learning methods

  Contact-teaching at Novia. Lectures. Practical training in class, demonstration, workshops
  FIrst Aid 1, compulsory attendance

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 26.02.2023

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Irén Vikström-Dahl, Nina Vestö, Pia Nygårdas

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Practical test, virtual test

•   Gerontological Nursing and Rehabilitation NU22CC09-3002 02.04.2023-31.05.2023  5 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is prepared to assess caring needs that are specific for the elderly and geriatric patient
  - has basic knowledge of health promotion, the prevention of diseases and disabilities in older adults, and use this knowledge for patient guidance.
  - has knowledge of specific diseases linked to older adults and their etiology.
  - has knowledge of specific issues regarding pharmacology and nutrition in elderly care, and prepare for the practice of safe drug administration
  - is prepared to care for the elderly patient in all nursing contexts
  - understands the concept of habilitation and rehabilitation from a social, physical and psychological perspective
  - is familiar with rehabilitation and habilitation at different ages and persons with special needs
  - understands the organization and management of rehabilitation and habilitation in nursing, both nationally and internationally, and be able to apply it to patient guidance and nursing care.
  - recognizes different patient organizations acting in the field of rehabilitation and habilitation
  - knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
  - applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
  - applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

  Prerequisites

  Clinical Nursing 1
  First Aid and Basic Nursing

  Content of the study unit

  Specific caring needs for the elderly patient
  Health promotion, the prevention of diseases and disabilities in older adults, and use this knowledge for patient guidance.
  Specific diseases for the older adults
  Memory disorders and nursing care of persons with memory disorders
  Pharmacology and nutrition in elderly care
  Habilitation and rehabilitation of the elderly person
  Rehabilitation and habilitation at different ages and persons with special needs
  Patient organizations
  person-centered care
  Pain assessment
  Gerotechnology
  Acute gerontology

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Marica Hinders

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  National and international guidelines and recommendations on Moodle
  Ferraro, K., Janet M. Wilmoth, J. 2013 Gerontology : Perspectives and Issues, Fourth Edition
  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

  Learning methods

  Lectures online and in class
  Groupwork

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Group work geriatrics: pass/fail
  On line exam: grade 1-5
  Written assignment rehabilitation: grade 1-5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.04.2023 - 31.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V
  • NU22-2

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Marica Hinders

  Additional information

  Information about the course will be given the first lecture

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Written assignments and group report submitted (Rehabilitation and geriatrics)
  Online exam (Geriatrics)
  Seminar obligatory (Rehabilitation)
  Retake: dates on Moodle

  Student's schedule and workload

  5 x 27 h = 135 h

  Assessment criteria

  The student does not achieve criteria for grade 1

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  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)

  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

•   Health Promotion and Nutrition NU22BC05-3001 19.09.2022-06.11.2022  4 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - develops a holistic view of the human being and become familiar with health promotion throughout the life span
  - understands the process of natural ageing (physical, mental and social changes)
  - can support health promotion and illness prevention for specific patient groups at risk
  - understands the concept of health and lifestyle and be able to apply that to disorders linked to lifestyle
  - knows the diseases prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
  - has basic knowledge of preventive care, treatment and sustainability at the most common national and global infectious diseases
  - is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases
  - has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
  - understands the importance of health promotion, preventive care and rehabilitation in relation to immunological diseases
  - can apply nutrition and care recommendations for different age and target groups for prevention and treatment for national diseases
  - is familiar with diets related to illness and disease
  - can to guide patients concerning nutritional issues
  - be able to apply evidence-based nursing care and the nursing process to nursing care related to nutritional problems

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Health promotion and guidance in health promotion
  Connection between life style and health and illness
  Functional capacity of human being
  Different aspects of measuring health: subjective and objective measurements
  Essential nutrients and their dietary sources, food recommendations
  Normal digestion, absorption and the metabolism of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
  Eating disorders and therapies related to these
  Common special diets
  
  Fundamental concepts of epidemiology, health and illness
  Screenings, and be able to apply this knowledge to nursing care.
  Vaccination both nationally, internationally and legislation in Finland
  Composition, advantages and side effects of vaccines
  Preventive care and treatment at the most common national and global infectious diseases
  Medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  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
  
  Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.www.stm.fi
  Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. www.thl.fi

  Learning methods

  Introduction lecture, Web based studies - On line
  Self studies/tutorials.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Validation according to Novia's general instructions
  
  30-35= 1
  36-41= 2
  42-48= 3
  49-54=4
  55-60= 5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 06.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 19.09.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Additional information

  The content of the course will be published on Moodle.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  RDI share

  4 credits

  Share of online studies

  4 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Written examination week 44.
  
  Retake exams 1 and 2: on the following general exams

  Student's schedule and workload

  27 h/cr , 4 cr =108 h
  108 hours individual work to do, several self studies and several written assignment during the course.

•   Health Promotion and Nutrition NU22BC05-3003 19.09.2022-06.11.2022  4 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - develops a holistic view of the human being and become familiar with health promotion throughout the life span
  - understands the process of natural ageing (physical, mental and social changes)
  - can support health promotion and illness prevention for specific patient groups at risk
  - understands the concept of health and lifestyle and be able to apply that to disorders linked to lifestyle
  - knows the diseases prevented by vaccination both nationally and internationally
  - has basic knowledge of preventive care, treatment and sustainability at the most common national and global infectious diseases
  - is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases
  - has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
  - understands the importance of health promotion, preventive care and rehabilitation in relation to immunological diseases
  - can apply nutrition and care recommendations for different age and target groups for prevention and treatment for national diseases
  - is familiar with diets related to illness and disease
  - can to guide patients concerning nutritional issues
  - be able to apply evidence-based nursing care and the nursing process to nursing care related to nutritional problems

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Health promotion and guidance in health promotion
  Connection between life style and health and illness
  Functional capacity of human being
  Different aspects of measuring health: subjective and objective measurements
  Essential nutrients and their dietary sources, food recommendations
  Normal digestion, absorption and the metabolism of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
  Eating disorders and therapies related to these
  Common special diets
  
  Fundamental concepts of epidemiology, health and illness
  Screenings, and be able to apply this knowledge to nursing care.
  Vaccination both nationally, internationally and legislation in Finland
  Composition, advantages and side effects of vaccines
  Preventive care and treatment at the most common national and global infectious diseases
  Medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Learning material

  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
  
  Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.www.stm.fi
  Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. www.thl.fi

  Learning methods

  Introduction lecture, Web based studies - On line
  Self studies/tutorials.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Validation according to Novia's general instructions
  
  30-35= 1
  36-41= 2
  42-48= 3
  49-54=4
  55-60= 5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  19.09.2022 - 06.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Additional information

  The content of the course will be published on Moodle.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  RDI share

  4 credits

  Share of online studies

  4 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Written examination week 44.
  
  Retake exams 1 and 2: on the following general exams

  Student's schedule and workload

  27 h/cr , 4 cr =108 h
  108 hours individual work to do, several self studies and several written assignment during the course.

•   Hematological, Cardiovascular and Sensory Function NU21AF10-3001 29.08.2022-13.11.2022  5 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -be able to describe normal variations in cardiovascular assessment findings
  -be able to identify health problems related to cardiovascular, lymphatic, vascular or hematologic disorders
  - be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients with cardiovascular, hematological and vascular disorders
  -know how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
  -be able to explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for hematologic disorders
  - be able to apply insights into altered hematological, cardiovascular and vascular functions onto all nursing contexts.
  -identify health problems involving the skin, hair and nails
  - identify health problems involving the eyes and ears
  -identify abnormal findings that might indicate an impairment in the function of the eyes, ears or the integumentary system
  -use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients with integumentary-, and eye- or ear disorders.
  -prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them, based on the national classification system
  -apply insights into altered integumentary- and eye and ear functions to all nursing contexts
  -understand the importance of diagnostic investigations, x-rays, laboratory tests and ECG and be able to assist with these procedures.
  - will be able to independently carry out a simple laboratory test when needed.
  - has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
  - understands the importance of health promotion, preventive care and rehabilitation in relation to immunological diseases

  Prerequisites

  Anatomy and Physiology
  Evidence Based Nursing

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  -be able to describe normal variations in cardiovascular assessment findings
  -be able to identify health problems related to cardiovascular, lymphatic, vascular or hematologic disorders
  - be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients with cardiovascular, hematological and vascular disorders
  -know how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
  -be able to explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for hematologic disorders
  - be able to apply insights into altered hematological, cardiovascular and vascular functions onto all nursing contexts.
  -identify health problems involving the skin, hair and nails
  - identify health problems involving the eyes and ears
  -identify abnormal findings that might indicate an impairment in the function of the eyes, ears or the integumentary system
  -use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients with integumentary-, and eye- or ear disorders.
  -prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them, based on the national classification system
  -apply insights into altered integumentary- and eye and ear functions to all nursing contexts
  -understand the importance of diagnostic investigations, x-rays, laboratory tests and ECG and be able to assist with these procedures.
  - will be able to independently carry out a simple laboratory test when needed.
  - has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions
  - understands the importance of health promotion, preventive care and rehabilitation in relation to immunological diseases

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Mode of delivery

  60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

  Learning material

  CVD references
  Alexander, MF., Fawcett, JN., Runciman, PJ. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. 2012: pp. 7-72.
  LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. medical – Surgical Nursing. Critical thinking in Patient Care. 5th ed. Pearson. 2011: 867-1014.
  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:
  LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. 2011. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Critical thinking in Patient Care. 5th ed. Pearson. Chapter 33; 1068 - 1117.
  Alexander, M., Fawcett, J. & Runciman, P. 2012. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. Ch 11, 479 - 523.

  Learning methods

  Lectures and work shops

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  0-5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 13.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 29.08.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  written test and workshops

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  1ECTS=27 hours

•   Home and Community Nursing Care NU15HS05-3004 03.10.2022-27.11.2022  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - become familiar with the organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
  - be able to identify the essential aspects of the home visit
  - become aware of patient- and staff safety during home visits
  - be able to take care of the patient in a home environment while considering professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy
  - be able to apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process, in home- and community nursing care

  Prerequisites

  Health Care and Social Welfare
  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 1

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - become familiar with the organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
  - be able to identify the essential aspects of the home visit
  - become aware of patient- and staff safety during home visits
  - be able to take care of the patient in a home environment while considering professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy
  - be able to apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process, in home- and community nursing care

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Learning material

  E- book:
  Neal-Boylan, L.2011.vol 8 edition 1.Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. PRINT PUB DATE. 2011-08-30
  
  Berman A. & Snyder S. (2016). Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing, Global Edition. Pearsons. Unit 2. Chapter 7-8.
  LeMone P. et al. (2015) Medical-Surgical Nursing: clinical reasoning in patient care. Pearsons. Boston. Unit 1. Chapter 3.
  Health Care Comes Home: The Human Factors (2011): National Academies Press.
  Mulley G., Bowman C. & Boyd M. (2014). The Care Home Handbook. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
  Sines d. et al (Ed.) (2013). Community and Public Health Nursing John Wileys & Sons, Incorporated.
  Tuner K.J. (2012) Advances in Home Care Technologies: Results of the MATCH Project. IOS Press.
  Articles.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, tutorials, work shop, individual assignments and group work

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 04.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  RDI share

  2 credits

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Group assignment seminars 24/11 12.30-16.00

•   Intermediary Thesis Seminar NU15TH02-3004 29.08.2022-31.01.2023  6 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will, under supervision, but with increasing independence:
  - collect data for the thesis, with consideration to the necessary ethical issues linked to the study
  - describe methods of data analysis
  - present the methodological part of the thesis at an intermediary seminar

  Prerequisites

  Thesis Plan and Seminar

  Content of the study unit

  The student will, under supervision, but with increasing independence:
  - collect data for the thesis, with consideration to the necessary ethical issues linked to the study
  - describe methods of data analysis
  - present the methodological part of the thesis at an intermediary seminar

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  See courses:
  NU15TH01,
  NU15RM02 -RM03 -RM04

  Learning methods

  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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 31.01.2023

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 04.09.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Approved manuscript for intermediary seminar, attendance at intermediary seminar

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Presentation at intermediary seminar in September 2022

  Student's schedule and workload

  6cr= 6x27h= 162h
  4h presentation and get together lecture, information + 8h seminar , 150h is independent work with the help of the supervisor.

  Assessment criteria

  See practical guide for thesis writing for grades 0-5 for final thesis.

•   International Nursing NU15CC03-3004 08.05.2023-23.11.2023  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - obtain knowledge about trends in global health
  - be able to identify socioeconomic, biological and behavioural factors that influence health
  - be able to explain the social determinants of health
  - be able to describe some of the major global challenges impacting health
  - be able to distinguish health inequality from health inequity
  - be able to explain the influence of inequality on health outcomes
  - obtain knowledge about tropical diseases and their aetiology
  - become aware of the modes of transmission, prevention, treatment and care related to extremely contagious diseases
  - recognize the organizations working for global issues in health care
  - understand the challenges of working in difficult areas

  Prerequisites

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - obtain knowledge about trends in global health
  - be able to identify socioeconomic, biological and behavioural factors that influence health
  - be able to explain the social determinants of health
  - be able to describe some of the major global challenges impacting health
  - be able to distinguish health inequality from health inequity
  - be able to explain the influence of inequality on health outcomes
  - obtain knowledge about tropical diseases and their aetiology
  - become aware of the modes of transmission, prevention, treatment and care related to extremely contagious diseases
  - recognize the organizations working for global issues in health care
  - understand the challenges of working in difficult areas

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Camilla Mattjus

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Depending on choice of theme/topic
  See literature on writing and publishing in Moodle course

  Learning methods

  Themes/Topics to write about (the title of the article can be different)
  1. The Social and/or Cultural Determinants of Health
  2. The Equality of Health - a Global Challenge
  3. Micro- and Macro-perspective in Health Care
  4. To work as Nurse in Disaster/Vulnerable Areas
  5. The Challenges of working in a Multicultural Team
  6. Intercultural nursing care
  7. To study nursing in a foreign culture/country
  8. Braindrain of health care personnell from developing countries
  9. Structural racism in health care
  10. Equality and equity among patients with a different cultural background
  11. To bring up a child in a forreign culture/country
  12. To give birth in a new county/culture
  13. Immigrants and mental health
  14. To live in a country with a different religion
  15. Cultural competence of immigrant nurses/ cultural competence among nurses
  16. Rare diseases or tropical diseasees in the Nordic countries

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  See below

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.05.2023 - 23.11.2023

  Enrollment date range

  16.12.2022 - 16.04.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Camilla Mattjus

  Additional information

  The assignment is individual.
  Supervision and feedback is given from teacher on demand 2 times + final evaluation on Peppi. Please start early!
  Evaluation can be booked before 10th of June or after 8th of August.
  Deadline of all texts is 10th of October 2022.
  The seminar will be on 25th of October 2022. An extra seminar has been added for the ones that want to finish their education earlier.
  To be able to publish you need to have a grade 3 or above.
  Use references correctly.
  Do not write about your thesis topic or the same topics as you have written in CC02!
  You will take part in the peer review process of one other student.
  The peer reviewer should look at language, structure and content of the text.
  Use Comments or Track changes in Word.
  Do spelling and grammar checkup in Word before you send to peer reviewer and your supervisor.
  Novia instructions for writing need to be followed, or the journal instructions if the article is going to be published in a specific journal

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Alternative 1. Write a short article (min 2000 words abstract with max 150 words excluded, references not included) about one of the topics above. Content: Introduction, Headings 1 - 3 and Conclusion
  
  Alternative 2. Create a blog and update it on a regular base (minimum 4 times and minimum 500 words each time) during May- October 2022 where you write about one of the topics above
  
  Alternative 3. Write a short debate article for a daily newspaper (following the guidelines for debate article) about one of the topics above
  
  Use instructions for written assignments when writing an article (you can also use Vancouver or Harvard system). The aim is to publish your article in Novialia or a non-scientific nursing journal.
  When publishing you need to have a second author, your supervisor. It will be Anita Wikberg. The second author (AW) gives supervision, reads and corrects manuscript and influences this way on the manuscript).
  When writing a blog, the forum and manuscripts must be approved by the supervisor (AW) before publication. Use the given instructions for the forum where you publish your blog. The blog is published at Novia blogs. The supervisor's name will be mentioned in the blog.
  When writing a short debate article, the manuscript must be approved by the supervisor and include the supervisors name before publishing.
  The final manuscript must be sent to your supervisor through Urkund/ Ouriginal for all three alternatives

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  30th of September or 25th of October 2022

  Internationa connections

  -

  Student's schedule and workload

  1cr =27h
  3cr = 3x27h= 81h
  2h introduction, 2h supervision, 2h peer review, 4-8h presentation
  67-71h is independent work.

  Content scheduling

  -

  Assessment criteria

  Grade one is not reached

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Grade 1
  The aim with the article is unclear and the literature is poorly motivated, missing or insufficient. The article is incohesive and reflects a flawed understanding of the scientific working procedure, as well as the inability to structure an article in a purposeful and accessible manner. However, the article has achieved the minor criteria for academic writing concerning text and references but cannot be published without major revisions
  The aim for the blog is unclear and the literature is poorly motivated, missing or insufficient and the text mainly reflects the authors opinion rather than factual knowledge. The text has reached the minor criteria for approval but cannot be published without major revisions.
  The aim with the debate article is poorly motivated, missing or insufficient. The text mainly reflects the authors own opinion rather than factual knowledge. The text has reached the minor criteria for approval but cannot be published without major revisions
  
  Grade 2
  The aim for the article remain somewhat unclear and relate poorly to existing knowledge. The relevance of the study is described, but in a superficial way. Some of the sources are not relevant to the study. The ability for source criticism is weak. The study lacks systematicity and a logical structure. The article is somewhat incohesive and inconsistent and cannot be published unless major revisions are done.
  The aim for the blog remain somewhat unclear and relate poorly to factual knowledge. The relevance for publishing the text is described but in a superficial way. Some of the topics described are not relevant. The ability for source criticism is weak. The blog text does not rise attention and the text is somewhat incohesive and inconsistent and cannot be published unless major revisions.
  The aim for the debate article remain somewhat unclear and relate poorly to factual knowledge. It cannot be published unless major revisions.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Grade 3
  The motivation for writing the article is independently described but remain general. The framework for the article is well-constructed and motivated. Central concepts are clearly introduced, but their mutual relationship remains unclear. The chosen literature and research is relevant but is used in an uncritical manner. The article can be published with minor revisions.
  The blog is well motivated, independently described, but remain general. The blog text reflects actual and factual knowledge. The chosen literature is relevant. The text can be published with minor revisions.
  The debate article is interesting, well-motivated but lack a clear and stringent aim that catches the readers interest. The text is not fluent. The text can be published with minor revisions
  Grade 4
  The aim with the article is clearly described, it is actual and interesting. The literature used is relevant and the student ‘s ability for source criticism is good. The article is written in an academic style. With minor editing the article is ready for publication
  The aim with the blog is clearly described, the text reflects factual and actual knowledge described in an interesting way. Relevant literature is used in a good way. The text is ready for publishing with minor revision.
  The aim with the debate article is clear, it is independently described and rises interest. The factual and actual knowledge is reflected in the text and it is ready for publication with minor revisions.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Grade 5
  The article is interesting, actual and well-motivated and the text is fluent. The references are actual and reflect the topic. The source criticism is good. The article sows the student’s ability to synthetizing text forming a new understanding. The article is ready for publication.
  The aim with the blog is clearly described, the text rises the interest and is fluently written. It reflects actual and factual knowledge. The debate article is ready for publication

•   Introduction to Nursing Research NU22AL01-3001 29.08.2022-20.11.2022  3 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can plan their study path and learn to study in a digital learning environment
  - can produce academic text and information and communicate professionally in English language
  - can to adopt critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
  - is familiar with sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Teaching methods, rules and norms at Novia UAS
  Prepare to participate in various teaching arrangements and settings
  Peppi, Moodle, library service and other platforms used at Novia UAS
  Critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
  Sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective
  Academic writing and presentation of written assignments

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

  Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
  Online assignments
  Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Passed/failed for information part
  Grades 1-5 and in some assignments pass/fail.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 20.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 31.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

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

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 x 27 h = 81 hours

•   Introduction to Nursing Research NU22AL01-3003 29.08.2022-09.10.2022  3 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can plan their study path and learn to study in a digital learning environment
  - can produce academic text and information and communicate professionally in English language
  - can to adopt critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
  - is familiar with sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Teaching methods, rules and norms at Novia UAS
  Prepare to participate in various teaching arrangements and settings
  Peppi, Moodle, library service and other platforms used at Novia UAS
  Critical thinking and incorporate the idea of lifelong learning
  Sustainable development from an economical, ecological and social perspective
  Academic writing and presentation of written assignments

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  See Moodle
  intra.novia.fi
  Degree regulations

  Learning methods

  The course is conducted online

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 09.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 28.08.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Autumn 2022

  Student's schedule and workload

  1 cu = 27 h

•   Leading, Managing and Delegating in Nursing Care NU15IC05-3004 10.10.2022-20.11.2022  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - understand the meaning of internal entrepreneurship
  - obtain knowledge of occupational safety; its legislation, organization and function
  - become familiar with different forms of organization, as well as theories of organization and leadership in nursing
  - understand the individual’s impact on organization and management in nursing
  - obtain knowledge about conflict management and become prepared to act in conflict situations
  - prepare to coordinate the patient’s nursing care

  Prerequisites

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 1

  Content of the study unit

  Leading and managing in nursing care
  Occupational health
  Conflict management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Marica Hinders

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Beauvise, A.M. (eds) (2018) Leadership and Management Competence in Nursing Practice: Competencies, Skills, Decision-Making. Springer Publishing Company, ebook.
  
  + Literature to be found online on databases
  See Moodle course.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, group work, case studies and self study

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Case study for the part of occupational safety 1 cr. evaluated 0-5 ( 30% of the course)
  Home test for the part of leading, managing and delegating in nursing care 2 cr. evaluated 0-5 ( 70% of the course).

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  10.10.2022 - 20.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 13.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Marica Hinders

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Case study and home exam

  Student's schedule and workload

  1 cr = 27 h
  3 cr = 81 h

•   Medical Nursing Care NU21PR03-3001 24.04.2023-04.06.2023  9 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - be able to communicate with patients and colleagues mainly in Swedish or Finnish, the main supervision is Swedish or Finnish
  - demonstrate respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy
  - demonstrate the ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
  - understand the importance of aseptic working methods
  - employ safe working methods
  - be able to assess the patient´s caring needs, plan for interventions, implement nursing activities and demonstrate clinical nursing skills related to medical nursing, under supervision and with increasing independence
  - be able to produce a written documentation of nursing care and the patient´s condition, under supervision and with increasing independence, in Finnish or Swedish
  - be able to verbally report nursing activities and the patient´s condition
  -implement the underlying principles of medical nursing care at different wards
  - obtain evidence-based knowledge about common diseases, and an understanding of the pharmacological treatment of the patient
  - be able to perform safe drug administration under supervision

  Prerequisites

  Perioperative Nursing Care and Health Technology
  Specialized Nursing skills
  Practice: Elderly Care
  Drug Therapy 1, 2 & 3
  At least 2 of these:
  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

  Content of the study unit

  Practice in patient-centered nursing care in the medical field

  Further information

  Only for degree students
  Not possible to validate

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  Person(s) in charge

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  See Moodle for more information:
  About any health checks, tests and vaccinations
  About assignments

  Learning methods

  Practice in patient-centered nursing care in the medical field

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Approved/Rejected
  See separate framework for evaluation in moodle.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.04.2023 - 04.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 9 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Marica Hinders, Jannica Andtfolk

  Additional information

  Prior knowledge
  
  Perioperative Nursing Care and Health Technology
  Specialized Nursing skills
  Practice: Elderly Care
  Drug Therapy 1, 2 & 3
  At least 2 of these:
  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

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Only for degree students.
  Not possible to validate.

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Practice 40 h/week (38h at the practice place and 2h for your assignments from school) for 6 weeks.
  Approved assignments and seminars.

  Student's schedule and workload

  1 credit 27h, this course is 9 credits 243h.
  
  
  40h/ week and 6 weeks = 240h
  3 h for introduction

  Assessment criteria

  Failed performance in clinical studies:
  A Has not reached the objectives of the internship section.
  
  B Interest and motivation
  • has shown little or no interest and has not taken sufficient responsibility for the work tasks
  • does not follow the work list and does not keep agreed times
  
  C Knowledge and skills
  • does not work according to plan and has an unsystematic way of working
  • has shown an unreliable way of working with clear errors and shortcomings
  • have deficient knowledge and the knowledge is fragmentary and sometimes only apparent
  • has shown professional immaturity and may endanger patient safety
  
  D Cooperation and treatment
  • has poor communication and cooperation skills
  • shows an unprofessional attitude

  Approved / Failed

  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

•   Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2 NU18CT08-3003 22.08.2022-02.10.2022  9 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - be able to take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - demonstrate respect for the patient’s integrity and autonomy
  - demonstrate the ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
  - understand the importance of aseptic working methods
  - employ safe working methods
  - be able to assess the patient’s caring needs, plan for interventions, implement nursing activities and demonstrate clinical nursing skills related to medical and surgical nursing, under supervision and with increasing independence
  - be able to produce a written documentation of nursing care and the patient’s condition, under supervision and with increasing independence
  - be able to verbally report nursing activities and the patient’s condition
  -implement the underlying principles of medical and surgical nursing care at different wards
  - obtain evidence-based knowledge about common diseases, and an understanding of the pharmacological treatment of the patient
  - be able to perform safe drug administration under supervision

  Prerequisites

  Specialized Nursing skills 1 & 2
  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 1
  Drug Therapy 1,2 & 3
  At least 3 of these:
  Responses to Altered Haematological, Cardiovascular and Vascular Function
  Responses to Altered Integumentary, Neurologic and Eye- and Ear Function
  Responses to Altered Endocrine and Sexual-Reproductive Function
  Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal Function and Urinary Elimination
  Responses to Altered Muskuloskeletal and Respiratory Function

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Åsa Lågland

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Jobiili, www.jobiili.fi
  Vasa Central sjukhus, www.vaasankeskussairaala.fi
  Terveysportti
  Moodle - Practice documents from Curricula 2015

  Learning methods

  Supervised Clinical practice
  Practice seminars

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Pass /fail

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  22.08.2022 - 02.10.2022

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

  • 9 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland

  Additional information

  Approved language interview at Vaasa Central Hospital before starting of practice

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Approved practice
  Approved practice assignment

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Compulsory attendance at seminars
  Approved evaluation from clinical supervisors and supervising teacher

  Student's schedule and workload

  38 h/ weeks during clinical training
  6 weeks of practice = 228 h

•   Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 3 NU20CT09-3001 02.01.2023-23.04.2023  6 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - demonstrate the ability to support the patient and the family in the rehabilitation process
  - be able to employ safe working methods
  - under supervision and with increasing independence be able to assess the patient’s caring needs, plan for i interventions, gradually independently implement nursing activities and demonstrate clinical nursing skills related to medical and surgical nursing
  - be able to document and report nursing activities and the patient’s condition in Finnish or Swedish
  - be able to implement the underlying principles of medical and surgical nursing care at different wards
  - obtain evidence-based knowledge of common diseases and show an understanding for the pharmacological treatment of the patient
  - under supervision and with increasing independence be able to perform safe oral- and intravenous drug administration, follow up the effects and act in accordance with the situation
  - has achieved competence in internal medicine, neurological and oncological care according to national standards

  Prerequisites

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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

  Learning methods

  Supervised Clinical practice
  Practice seminars

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2023 - 23.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Approved internships
  Participation in internship seminar
  Approved practice assignments
  See Moodle - Practice Documents for Nursing 2021

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Compulsory attendance at Practice seminars
  Approved internship from clinical supervisor and teacher

•   Mental - Home and Rehabilitative Nursing Care NU20CT11-3001 02.01.2023-23.04.2023  9 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - be able to participate in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient by using the patient’s mother tongue on at least a basic level
  - be able to follow general rules and routines in the working environment
  - be able to apply evidence-based knowledge to mental health nursing, primary health care and home nursing care
  - be able to identify mental disorders and addictive behaviour
  - be able to implement the nursing process in mental health, primary health care and home nursing care
  - develop respect for the patient’s integrity and autonomy when caring for the patient in a home environment
  - be able to employ aseptic working methods in a home environment
  - be able to inform, advice and guide the patient in issues related to mental health and addictive behaviour, and will be able to provide psychiatric first aid
  - be able to support the patient’s family in their care for the patient
  - be able to perform safe drug administration
  - has achieved competence in mental health care and substance abuse and in crisis management according to national standards

  Prerequisites

  Responses to Altered Mental Health
  Responses to Addictive Behavior
  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Marlene Gädda

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  on Moodle

  Learning methods

  Clinical Practice

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Clinical practice
  Approved practice
  Approved written assignments
  Participation in practice information and practice seminar

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2023 - 23.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 9 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Marlene Gädda

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Clinical practice
  Approved clinical practice
  Written assignments
  Participation i seminars

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Practice Seminar

  Student's schedule and workload

  40h/week; 38h/week Clinical Practice

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Approved achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
  A Satisfactorily achieved the targets for work practice section.
  B Interest and motivation
  • is able to receive feedback and show willingness to develop professional skills
  • follows the work list and respects agreed times
  • can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation
  C Knowledge and skills
  • mostly works according to a plan and has a basic accuracy of the important parts of the work
  • can perform tasks under supervision
  • has a basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation
  • can follow directions and instructions and take responsibility for tasks
  • makes decisions concerning work on a basic level
  • is familiar with values and considers the ethical vocational principles
  D Collaboration and response
  • can communicate and respond to patients / clients / customers
  • can work with others within the work team
  
  Failed achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
  A Did not reach the objectives of work practice section.
  B Interest and motivation
  • has shown little or no interest and did not take enough responsibility for the tasks given
  • does not follow work list and is not able to respect agreed times
  C Knowledge and skills
  • does not work according to plan, and with an unsystematic approach
  • has demonstrated an unreliable approach to work with clear mistakes
  • lack of understanding where knowledge is fragmentary and sometimes only ostensibly apparent
  • has demonstrated professional immaturity and can compromise patient safety
  D Collaboration and response
  • possesses poor communication and interpersonal skills
  • shows an unprofessional attitude

•   Mental Health and Addictive Behavior NU21AF13-3001 03.10.2022-18.12.2022  5 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -obtain knowledge of the organization and management of mental health care on a national level, including the specific legislation concerning mental health care
  -be able to identify common mental health disorders.
  -be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care for patients with mental health disorders, and apply the specific features of mental health to all nursing contexts
  -be able to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, correctly act on these, and document them, based on the national classification system
  -become familiar with medication used in mental health care
  -be able to apply insights into altered mental health to all nursing contexts
  - will be able to apply psyciatric first aid in all nursing contexts
  - obtain knowledge of, and be prepared to apply, legislation and social control onto substance abuse
  - be able to identify the impact of substance abuse and addiction on society
  - be prepared to implement preventive working methods
  - be able to describe the specific features of different groups of substance abusers
  - be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care for patients with addiction and substance abuse disorders
  - be able to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those needs and document them based on the national classification system
  -will be able to apply the specific features of addiction and substance abuse to all nursing contexts

  Prerequisites

  Anatomy and Physiology
  Evidence Based Nursing

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  -obtain knowledge of the organization and management of mental health care on a national level, including the specific legislation concerning mental health care
  -be able to identify common mental health disorders.
  -be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care for patients with mental health disorders, and apply the specific features of mental health to all nursing contexts
  -be able to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, correctly act on these, and document them, based on the national classification system
  -become familiar with medication used in mental health care
  -be able to apply insights into altered mental health to all nursing contexts
  - will be able to apply psyciatric first aid in all nursing contexts
  - obtain knowledge of, and be prepared to apply, legislation and social control onto substance abuse
  - be able to identify the impact of substance abuse and addiction on society
  - be prepared to implement preventive working methods
  - be able to describe the specific features of different groups of substance abusers
  - be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care for patients with addiction and substance abuse disorders
  - be able to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those needs and document them based on the national classification system
  -will be able to apply the specific features of addiction and substance abuse to all nursing contexts

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Marlene Gädda

  Mode of delivery

  20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

  Learning material

  Videbeck, S.2014. Psychiatric mental health nursing
  https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4625052
  Katona C, Cooper, C & Robertson, M.2015. Psychiatry at a glance
  https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4094470
  Wrycraft, N.2009. An Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
  O'Brien, P.G., Kennedy, W.Z. & Ballard, K.A. 2008. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  Smith, G. 2014. Mental health Nursing at a Glance
  https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.novia.fi/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1829439

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Groupwork
  Seminars
  Selfstudies

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Criteria on Moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 06.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Marlene Gädda

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Share of online studies

  4 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Tasks, Assignments and tests on moodle

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Deadline 18.12.2022

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h/cr

  Assessment criteria

  For written work:
  The student has not followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is missing. The student shows limited substantive knowledge, cannot be essential
  
  For the exam:
  The student shows limited substantive knowledge, cannot be essential
  For written work:
  The student has not followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is missing. The student shows limited substantive knowledge, cannot be essential

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  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.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  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.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  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)

•   Nursing Care for the Child, Adolescent and Family NU18AF09-3003 03.10.2022-06.11.2022  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will
  - obtain knowledge of the specific prerequisites related to caring for children, adolescents and their families
  - obtain knowledge of the specific prerequisites related to maternity care and can recognize normal pregnancy, birth and postpartum
  - can recognize and give immediate first aid/care in complications during pregnancy, birth and postpartum and refer patients without delay to maternity care facilities
  - obtain knowledge of the specific prerequisites related to neonatal care
  - obtain knowledge of specific health risks related to children and adolescents and prepare to guide the child, adolescent and family in their decisions regarding health-promotion
  - be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care for patients, with consideration to the age-specific needs of the patient
  - be able to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those needs, and document them based on the national classification system
  - understand different cultural needs and learn to treat the patient, and the family, with dignity

  Prerequisites

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 1

  Content of the study unit

  The student will
  - obtain knowledge of the specific prerequisites related to caring for children, adolescents and their families
  - obtain knowledge of the specific prerequisites related to maternity care and can recognize normal pregnancy, birth and postpartum
  - can recognize and give immediate first aid/care in complications during pregnancy, birth and postpartum and refer patients without delay to maternity care facilities
  - obtain knowledge of the specific prerequisites related to neonatal care
  - obtain knowledge of specific health risks related to children and adolescents and prepare to guide the child, adolescent and family in their decisions regarding health-promotion
  - be able to use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care for patients, with consideration to the age-specific needs of the patient
  - be able to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those needs, and document them based on the national classification system
  - understand different cultural needs and learn to treat the patient, and the family, with dignity

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Learning material

  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. 2020. We're having a baby a guidebook for expectant parents. Available at: https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-343-575-9
  
  Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of nursing. Berman A., Snyder S. Chapter 21
  
  CHILD, ADOLESCENT AND NEONATAL CARE
  
  Quick Reference Guide to Pediatric Care
  Deepak M. Kamat, Kelly J. Kelleher, Henry M. Adam, Rebecca A. Baum, Jatinder Bhatia, Deborah E. Campbell, Donna M. D'Alessandro, Thomas G. DeWitt, Jane Meschan Foy, and Athra Kaviani
  Neonatology at a Glance
  https://ezproxy.novia.fi:2268/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4038516
  Atlas of Procedures in Neonatology
  https://ezproxy.novia.fi:2268/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3417876
  Nursing the Neonate
  https://ezproxy.novia.fi:2268/lib/novia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=707872
  Martin, G. I. & Rosenfeld, W. (2018). Common problems in the newborn nursery: An evidence and case-based guide.
  https://tritonia.finna.fi/novia/Record/tria.364332
  Ball, J. Bindler, R., Cowen, K.& Shaw M.(2017) Principles of Pediatric Nursing. Caring for Children. Pearson Education, Seventh Edition.
  Leifer, G. (2015). Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing. Elsevier, Seventh Edition.
  National Institute for health and Welfare. www.thl.fi. Schoolhealth.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, demonstration, video, tutorials, written exam, practice, individual assignments

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Grades 0-5
  
  Maternity care exam 1 + Child, Adolescent and neonatal care 2 cr
  28-30p = 5
  25-27p = 4
  22-24p = 3
  19-21p = 2
  16-18p = 1
  
  10p from maternity care 20 from child, adolecent, neonatal and pediatric care

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 06.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 02.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Seats

  15 - 32

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna-Lena Nieminen, Anita Wikberg

  Additional information

  Maternity care 1 cr with Anita Wikberg
  Care for the Child, Adolescent + neonatal care 2 cr with Anna-Lena Nieminen
  Retake exams: the two general exams after the course is finished, registration is necessary.
  Retakes on 25th of November and 9th of December 2022

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Validation according to Novia's general instructions

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Maternity care, Care for the Child, Adolescent + neonatal and pediatric care:
  
  Written exam last lecture in school 7th of November + retake on two gereral retakes
  on 25th of November and 9th of December 2022

  Internationa connections

  Discussion in the class with students from different countries

  Student's schedule and workload

  27h/cr 3cr=81h
  Maternity care 1 cr:
  lectures 12h, tutorials 13h, written exam 2h = 27h
  
  Care for the Child, Adolescent + neonatal care 2 cr:
  lectures + practices 18h , tutorials 34h + written exam 2h=54h

  Content scheduling

  -

  Assessment criteria

  none of the below

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

•   Nursing Care in Home and Community NU21HS12-3001 02.01.2023-23.04.2023  7 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -become familiar with the organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
  -be able to identify the essential aspects of the home visit
  -become aware of patient- and staff safety during home visits
  -be able to take care of the patient in a home environment while considering professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy.
  -be able to apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process, in home- and community nursing care
  -be able to define cancer and differentiate benign from malignant neoplasms
  -be able to describe the theories of carcinogenesis
  -be able to explain carcinogens and identify risk factors for cancer
  -be able to compare the mechanisms and characteristics of normal cells to those of malignant cells
  -be able to describe the physical and psychosocial effects of cancer
  -become familiar with patient organizations and community support for patients with cancer
  -has knowledge about palliative care
  - has knowledge of preventive care and treatment at the most common national and global infectious diseases
  - is aware of the epidemiology of infectious diseases
  - has knowledge of medical terminology and drug treatment in immunological conditions

  Prerequisites

  Patient safety and Service design in Social and Health Care
  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 1

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  -become familiar with the organization of home care in Finland, and be able to define home care in different settings
  -be able to identify the essential aspects of the home visit
  -become aware of patient- and staff safety during home visits
  -be able to take care of the patient in a home environment while considering professionalism, confidentiality and courtesy.
  -be able to apply evidence-based nursing care, and the nursing process, in home- and community nursing care
  -be able to define cancer and differentiate benign from malignant neoplasms
  -be able to describe the theories of carcinogenesis
  -be able to explain carcinogens and identify risk factors for cancer
  -be able to compare the mechanisms and characteristics of normal cells to those of malignant cells
  -be able to describe the physical and psychosocial effects of cancer
  -become familiar with patient organizations and community support for patients with cancer

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anna-Lena Nieminen

  Mode of delivery

  58% Face-to-face, 42% Distance learning

  Learning material

  E- book:
  Neal-Boylan, L.2011.vol 8 edition 1.Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. PRINT PUB DATE. 2011-08-30
  
  Berman A. & Snyder S. (2016). Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing, Global Edition. Pearsons. Unit 2. Chapter 7-8.
  LeMone P. et al. (2015) Medical-Surgical Nursing: clinical reasoning in patient care. Pearsons. Boston. Unit 1. Chapter 3.
  Health Care Comes Home: The Human Factors (2011): National Academies Press.
  Mulley G., Bowman C. & Boyd M. (2014). The Care Home Handbook. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
  Sines d. et al (Ed.) (2013). Community and Public Health Nursing John Wileys & Sons, Incorporated.
  Tuner K.J. (2012) Advances in Home Care Technologies: Results of the MATCH Project. IOS Press.
  Articles.
  
  Oncology:
  Abraham, J., Gulley, J. 2019. The Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology. Volters Cluwer.
  Dark,G. 2013. Oncology at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell.
  
  Palliative Care:
  Faull, C.& Blankley, K. 2015. Palliative Care. Oxford University Press, Incorporated

  Learning methods

  Lectures, tutorials, work shop, individual assignments and group work

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2023 - 23.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 7 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna-Lena Nieminen, Marica Hinders

  Additional information

  Feedback on the assignment is given generally during the seminar and through grade on Peppi. Individual feedback is given if asked for from the teachers.
  In the assignment Novia instruction for writing thesis must be used.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Share of online studies

  3 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Group assignment seminars 4/4 08.15-15.15
  Palliative care: online web course
  Oncology: individual exam Graded 0-5

  Student's schedule and workload

  7 sp
  1 sp= 27 h.

•   Nursing Finnish NU18IA05-3004 03.10.2022-18.12.2022  3 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Knowledge about nursing and Finnish for Beginners.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  The material is on Moodle.

  Learning methods

  Homework
  Helthcare text
  Exercises in class
  Diskussions
  Presentations

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 09.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anita Kvist

  Additional information

  Preparing the texts at home.

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Oral and written exam in the end of the course.

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 credits or 81 hours

•   Nursing Finnish NU18IA05-3006 23.01.2023-21.04.2023  3 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

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

  Prerequisites

  Knowledge about nursing and Finnish for Beginners.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.01.2023 - 21.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Sanna Nygård

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Paediatrics, Maternity and Adult Nursing Care NU20CT10-3001 02.01.2023-23.04.2023  9 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will be able to:
  - take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - communicate with patients and colleagues in Swedish or Finnish. The supervision also gradually shifts from English to Swedish or Finnish
  - follow the general rules and routines in a working environment
  - demonstrate an understanding of health promotion working methods and implement these in his/her own practice
  - become familiar with the health centre organization, as well as the working methods at different wards and receptions
  - implement the nursing process into the care for an ill child or a pregnant woman, in both simulated and real situations, under supervision
  - apply evidence-based nursing, as well as identify and analyze the specific needs of the child, the pregnant woman and the family
  - employ safe working methods
  - perform safe drug administration for children and pregnant women
  - guide the family in health promotion and illness prevention
  - employ health promotion working methods
  - has achieved competence in the care of children, young people and families according to national standards
  - has achieved competence in care in different environments according to national standard

  Prerequisites

  Medical/Surgical Nursing Care 2
  Nursing Care for the Child, Adolescent and Family
  Home and Community Nursing Care

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical training in patient-centered nursing care

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Marlene Gädda

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  on Moodle

  Learning methods

  Clinical practice
  Approved clinical practice
  Written assignments
  Participation i seminars

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2023 - 23.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

  • 9 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anna-Lena Nieminen, Marlene Gädda

  Additional information

  Only for degree students

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Clinical Practice

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  Clinical Practice

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Spring 2023

  Student's schedule and workload

  40 h/week; 38h/week Clinical Practice

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Approved achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
  A Satisfactorily achieved the targets for work practice section.
  B Interest and motivation • is able to receive feedback and show willingness to develop professional skills • follows the work list and respects agreed times • can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation
  C Knowledge and skills • mostly works according to a plan and has a basic accuracy of the important parts of the work • can perform tasks under supervision • has a basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learn one operation • can follow directions and instructions and take responsibility for tasks • makes decisions concerning work on a basic level • is familiar with values and considers the ethical vocational principles
  D Collaboration and response • can communicate and respond to patients / clients / customers • can work with others within the work team
  
  Failed achievement in clinical studies on a basic level:
  A Did not reach the objectives of work practice section.
  B Interest and motivation • has shown little or no interest and did not take enough responsibility for the tasks given • does not follow work list and is not able to respect agreed times
  C Knowledge and skills • does not work according to plan, and with an unsystematic approach • has demonstrated an unreliable approach to work with clear mistakes • lack of understanding where knowledge is fragmentary and sometimes only ostensibly apparent • has demonstrated professional immaturity and can compromise patient safety
  D Collaboration and response • possesses poor communication and interpersonal skills • shows an unprofessional attitude

•   Patient Safety and Basic Nursing Skills NU21IC11-3002 29.08.2022-05.03.2023  5 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -obtain knowledge of, and demonstrates skills in, diagnostic testing, common blood tests and specimen collection
  -obtain knowledge of the nurse’s role when supporting the patient in the x-ray-situation
  -obtain knowledge about elimination, and demonstrate skills in helping a client with urinary and fecal problems (ss. catheterization and ostomy care)
  -obtain knowledge about altered nutrition and demonstrate skills in enteral nutrition, -obtain knowledge about subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
  - obtain knowledge about patient safety in different nursing contexts

  Prerequisites

  First Aid and Basic Nursing

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  -obtain knowledge of, and demonstrates skills in, diagnostic testing, common blood tests and specimen collection
  -obtain knowledge of the nurse’s role when supporting the patient in the x-ray-situation
  -obtain knowledge about elimination, and demonstrate skills in helping a client with urinary and fecal problems (ss. catheterization and ostomy care)
  -obtain knowledge about altered nutrition and demonstrate skills in enteral nutrition, -obtain knowledge about subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
  - obtain knowledge about patient safety in different nursing contexts

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Learning material

  Berman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen, G. 2016. (10nd 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.

  Learning methods

  Lectures
  Clinical practice in class + independent training
  Demonstration
  Seminars

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 05.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  08.08.2022 - 11.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Irén Vikström-Dahl, Mikaela Engvall, Pia Nygårdas, Nina Vestö

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Practice in class: pass or fail
  Practical exam
  Approved assignment
  Moodle exam

•   Patient Safety and Service Design in Social and Health Care NU22BC03-3001 17.10.2022-11.12.2022  3 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - obtain knowledge of health care- and social welfare structures and services, both nationally and internationally
  - become familiar with the treatment- and service chains and design of social- and health care
  - understand the principles of health legislation in Finland and will be able to apply laws and regulations to his/her health care practice.
  - be able to apply theoretical knowledge to nursing care in order to guide the patient in matters concerning rights to health care and social services.
  - understand the importance of confidentiality and sustainability in all phases of the nursing process, and be able to act in accordance with such principles
  - prepare to promote patient safety in all phases of the nursing process
  - knows and understand how to work according to the data security and data protection

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Health care- and social welfare structures and organization by the public, private and third sector in Finland
  Treatment and service chains and design of social- and health care
  Principles of service profession
  Basic principles of health legislation in Finland
  Normative, resource and information guidance governing health care services
  Autonomy and right to self determination
  Electronic services as a part of the service system
  Wellbeing at work as a nurse
  EU´s General Data Protection Regulations and Directive
  Data Protection Act
  Information Security and data protection in different nursing contexts

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Camilla Mattjus

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  All recommended literature will be found on Moodle at the start of the course.

  Learning methods

  Blended learning, assignments

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The course is graded 0-5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  17.10.2022 - 11.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 23.10.2022

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Camilla Mattjus

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Examination is a group assignment + presentation at the end of the course during seminars.

  Student's schedule and workload

  Lectures and examination 20h, Self-studies and digital teaching methods 61h

•   Patient Safety and Service Design in Social and Health Care Online VAL22027-3001 12.09.2022-27.11.2022  4 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - obtain knowledge of health care- and social welfare structures and services, both nationally and internationally
  - become familiar with the treatment- and service chains and design of social- and health care
  - understand the principles of health legislation in Finland and will be able to apply laws and regulations to his/her health care practice.
  - be able to apply theoretical knowledge to nursing care in order to guide the patient in matters concerning rights to health care and social services.
  - understand the importance of confidentiality and sustainability in all phases of the nursing process, and be able to act in accordance with such principles
  - prepare to promote patient safety in all phases of the nursing process
  - knows and understand how to work according to the data security and data protection

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Health care- and social welfare structures and organization by the public, private and third sector in Finland
  Treatment and service chains and design of social- and health care
  Principles of service profession
  Basic principles of health legislation in Finland
  Normative, resource and information guidance governing health care services
  Autonomy and right to self-determination
  Electronic services as a part of the service system
  Wellbeing at work as a nurse
  EU´s General Data Protection Regulations and Directive
  Data Protection Act
  Information Security and data protection in different nursing contexts

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he has 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 has read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  All recommended literature will be found on Moodle at the start of the course

  Learning methods

  Distance learning (online)

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  The course is graded 0-5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Camilla Mattjus

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Examination is a group assignment + presentation at the end of the course during seminars.

  Student's schedule and workload

  Lectures and examination 20h, Self-studies and digital teaching methods 88h

•   Perioperative Nursing Care and Health Technology NU21IC12-3001 29.08.2022-13.11.2022  5 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -know various types of surgery according to the purpose, degree of urgency and degree of risk
  -know how to apply the nursing process to surgical nursing care
  -know the different phases of the perioperative period
  -be able to identify the nursing responsibilities related to planning perioperative nursing care and preparing the patient for surgery
  -obtain knowledge about different types of anesthesia
  -know the essential nursing assessments and interventions during the immediate postoperative phase
  -become familiar with complications related to surgery
  -understand the principles of safety control and know how to implement them in nursing care
  -obtain knowledge of X-ray diagnostics and its importance in patient care
  -know the medical uses of radiation
  -obtain basic knowledge and skills regarding radiation, and will be able to minimize radiation risks
  -obtain basic knowledge of radiation protection for health professionals outlined in ST 1.7 ( Säteilysuojelukoulutus terveydenhuollossa )

  Prerequisites

  Evidence Based Nursing
  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Patient Safety and Basic Nursing Skills

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  -know various types of surgery according to the purpose, degree of urgency and degree of risk
  -know how to apply the nursing process to surgical nursing care
  -know the different phases of the perioperative period
  -be able to identify the nursing responsibilities related to planning perioperative nursing care and preparing the patient for surgery
  -obtain knowledge about different types of anesthesia
  -know the essential nursing assessments and interventions during the immediate postoperative phase
  -become familiar with complications related to surgery
  -understand the principles of safety control and know how to implement them in nursing care
  -obtain knowledge of X-ray diagnostics and its importance in patient care
  -know the medical uses of radiation
  -obtain basic knowledge and skills regarding radiation, and will be able to minimize radiation risks
  -obtain basic knowledge of radiation protection for health professionals outlined in ST 1.7 ( Säteilysuojelukoulutus terveydenhuollossa )

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Åsa Lågland

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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
  
  Iivanainen, A., & Syväoja, P. (2016). Hoida ja kirja. SanomaPro oy. Helsinki.
  
  E-book Ebrary: Stone, Julian & Fawcett, W. (2013). At a Glance : Anaesthesia at a Glance (1). Wiley-Blackwell.
  
  Terveysportti
  
  + other recommended literature

  Learning methods

  Close- education at Novia: Lectures and workshops

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.08.2022 - 13.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 01.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Group 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Group 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Vironen, Daniel Nenonen, Åsa Lågland

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Written exam
  
  Radiation safety: virtual exam

  Student's schedule and workload

  5 credits= 135 h
  
  Radiation therapy 1c of 5c

•   Practice: Basic Nursing Care 1 NU22CN01-3001 24.04.2023-04.06.2023  9 credits  (NU22-1, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - takes part in a multi-professional team and creates a natural caring relationship with the patient
  - communicates with patients and colleagues mainly in Swedish or Finnish, even though the main supervision is in English
  - follows general rules and routines in the working environment
  - can under supervision perform, implement and evaluate basic care
  - is familiar with the specific needs of a patient
  - can demonstrate evidence-based nursing methods and interventions in basic care
  - develops respect for the patients' integrity and autonomy
  - understands and can demonstrate aseptic and safe working methods
  - can verbally report nursing activities and the patient´s condition
  - understand the fundamentals of rehabilitation and demonstrate an ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
  - shows evidence-based knowledge about common diseases and develops an understanding of the pharmacological treatment of the patient
  - can perform safe drug administration under supervision
  - has knowledge about patient safety

  Prerequisites

  Swedish Level A1 or Finnish Level A1
  Drug therapy and Pharmacology 1
  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Clinical Nursing 1

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical practice in patient-centered nursing care under the supervision
  Patient safety/THL 1 cu

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Åsa Lågland

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.04.2023 - 04.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 23.04.2023

  • 9 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22-1
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Anita Kvist, Åsa Lågland

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Practice: Basic Nursing Care 2 NU22CN02-3001 29.05.2023-29.09.2024  6 credits  (NU22-1, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - is familiar with the specific caring needs of a disabled or an elderly patient and has good insights into the organization of care for persons with special needs and elderly patients in our society
  - can carry out the nursing process in both elderly nursing care or nursing care for the client with special needs
  - takes part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient/client
  - communicates, at least on a basic level, in Swedish and/or Finnish with the patient, and be able to follow the general rules and routines in a working environment
  - demonstrates respect for the patient´s integrity and autonomy, understand the fundamentals of rehabilitation and demonstrate an ability to support the patient in the rehabilitation process
  - performs safe drug administration under supervision
  - has safe working methods

  Prerequisites

  Practice: Basic Nursing Care 1

  Content of the study unit

  Clinical practice in patient-centered nursing care under supervision

  Further information

  The student must find the practice place her/himself
  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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

  Learning methods

  Practice in clinical settings
  Practice seminars

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Clinical Practice 40h / week in 4 weeks.
  Mandatory attendance 100%
  Mandatory attendance at practice seminars
  Approved practice assignments
  
  Work certificate and signed working list

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.05.2023 - 29.09.2024

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 30.04.2023

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22-1
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Nina Vestö

  Additional information

  Only for Degree students in Nursing

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  Approved/Rejected

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Approved internships or work as a practical nurse
  Participation in internship seminar
  Approved practice assignments
  See Moodle - Practice Documents for Nursing 2021

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Compulsory attendance at Practice seminars
  Approved internship from clinical supervisor and teacher

  Internationa connections

  It is possible to do clinical training abroad. The student can do it through NordPlus or Erasmus networks or to find a hospital themselves. A learning agreement must be signed by all three partners before the internship can start.

  Student's schedule and workload

  Work as a practical nurse for a minimum of 4 weeks
  40 working hours/week

  Assessment criteria

  See separate framework for evaluation

  Approved / Failed

  See separate framework for evaluation

•   Presentation of Thesis and Maturity Exam NU15TH03-3005 14.11.2022-31.07.2023  6 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - present, discuss and defend the approved thesis at a seminar
  - critically examine another thesis presented at the seminar
  - carry out an approved maturity exam

  Prerequisites

  Intermediary Thesis Seminar

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - present, discuss and defend the approved thesis at a seminar
  - critically examine another thesis presented at the seminar
  - carry out an approved maturity exam

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  See separate framework for evaluation

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  See separate framework for evaluation

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  14.11.2022 - 31.07.2023

  Enrollment date range

  08.08.2022 - 07.11.2022

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Sirkku Säätelä, Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Camilla Mattjus, Anna-Lena Nieminen, Jannica Andtfolk, Irén Vikström-Dahl, Yvonne Sjöberg-Ehn, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland, Marlene Gädda, Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Professional Finnish NU19IA07-3006 27.02.2023-26.11.2023  2 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student has oral and written skills in Finnish for nurses. The student has reached the same level as is in the Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4.

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Understands longer speech sequences and the central content of many healthcare situations if the subject is familiar and spoken normally. Understands plain texts in healthcare, but demanding texts on subjects that are foreign can cause
  difficulties. Arranges in regular care speech situations and can write simple
  coherent texts on common phenomena, even if grammar and
  vocabulary can sometimes cause understanding problems.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Anita Kvist

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  The material is available on Moodle.

  Learning methods

  Self-study

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Oral and written exam.
  
  European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used for the assessment of knowledge of Finnish and other national languages. Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate
  satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicate good knowledge (grades 4–5). To complete the course with a passing grade (the grade
  1) the student should demonstrate the knowledge required for level B1.1.
  https://www.oph.fi/sv/utbildning-och-examina/nivaskalan-sprakkunskap-och-sprakutveckling#48ac3886

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  27.02.2023 - 26.11.2023

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2023 - 31.07.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anita Kvist

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Professional Swedish NU19IA06-3006 01.03.2023-26.11.2023  2 credits  (NU20D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student has oral and written skills in Swedish for nurses. The student has reached the same level as is in the Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate with a satisfactory mark or the National Certificate of Language Proficiency at Level 3–4.

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Understands longer speech sequences and the central content of many healthcare situations if the subject is familiar and spoken normally. Understands plain texts in healthcare, but demanding texts on subjects that are foreign can cause
  difficulties. Arranges in regular care speech situations and can write simple
  coherent texts on common phenomena, even if grammar and
  vocabulary can sometimes cause understanding problems.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  The material i available om Moodle.

  Learning methods

  Self-study course.

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Oral and written exam.
  
  European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used for the assessment of knowledge of Finnish and other national languages. Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate
  satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicate good knowledge (grades 4–5). To complete the course with a passing grade (the grade
  1) the student should demonstrate the knowledge required for level B1.1.
  https://www.oph.fi/sv/utbildning-och-examina/nivaskalan-sprakkunskap-och-sprakutveckling#48ac3886

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.03.2023 - 26.11.2023

  Enrollment date range

  02.07.2023 - 31.07.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU20D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Anita Kvist

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Oral and written exam.

•   Quantitative Research Designs NU21RM11-3001 30.01.2023-12.03.2023  2 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - become familiar with the most common methods of quantitative data collection and analysis
  - be able to carry out simple statistical calculations and tests
  - become familiar with the research process and master the different phases of the process

  Prerequisites

  Introduction to Nursing Research at Novia UAS

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - become familiar with the most common methods of quantitative data collection and analysis
  - be able to carry out simple statistical calculations and tests
  - become familiar with the research process and master the different phases of the process

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Irén Vikström-Dahl

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, exercises, independent work

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Based on the written assignment, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental statistical concepts, and to perform a statistical analysis, is evaluated.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.01.2023 - 12.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 22.01.2023

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Ralf Lillbacka

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Written assignment (graded according to the scale 1-5)

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  The written assignment must be submitted before the final course date.

  Student's schedule and workload

  1cr = 27h
  2cr = 54h

  Assessment criteria

  The student does not understand and cannot apply statistical concepts and cannot perform an adequate statistical analysis.

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of statistical concepts, or the statistical analysis is not adequately performed.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  The student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  The student demonstrates a complete understanding of statistical concepts and makes only insignificant errors when applying them, and performs a statistical analysis without errors.

•   Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Function and Urinary Eliminatio NU22CC06-3002 31.03.2023-04.06.2023  5 credits  (NU22D-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can apply physical assessment into the specific nursing context
  - can identify health problems related to gastrointestinal, endocrine and urinary disorders
  - can use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients in the specific nursing context.
  - can explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for the specific nursing context
  - can apply insights into altered gastrointestinal end endocrine functions and urinary elimination onto all nursing contexts.
  - knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
  - applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
  - applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

  Prerequisites

  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Clinical Nursing 1

  Content of the study unit

  Nursing care of the patient with gastrointestinal problems
  Nursing care of the patient with urinary elimination disorders
  Nursing care of the patient with endocrine disorders
  Risk factors and symptoms of the various types of diabetes
  Nutrition and medication related to diabetes
  Oncological nursing care related to the special field
  Medications
  Physical assessment

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Åsa Lågland

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal Functions:
  LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. 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. 2015. 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. 2015. Medical-Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. 6th ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Chapter 18, 19, 20

  Learning methods

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  31.03.2023 - 04.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V
  • NU22-2

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Åsa Lågland, Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Written exam

•   Responses to Altered Hematological, Cardiovascular and Sensory Function NU22CC05-3001 05.02.2023-16.04.2023  5 credits  (NU22-1, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can apply physical assessment into the specific nursing context
  - can identify health problems related to cardiovascular, lymphatic, vascular or hematologic disorders
  - can use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients in the specific nursing context.
  - can explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for the specific nursing context
  - can apply insights into altered hematological, cardiovascular and vascular functions onto all nursing contexts.
  - can apply insights into altered integumentary- and eye and ear functions to all nursing contexts
  - knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
  - applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
  - applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

  Prerequisites

  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Clinical Nursing 1

  Content of the study unit

  Nursing care of the patient with common cardiovascular and vascular disorders
  Nursing care of the patient with common hematological and lymphatic disorders
  Nursing care of the patient with common sensory disorders
  Medication and other treatments
  Health problems involving the skin, hair and nails, eyes and ears
  Impairment in the function of the eyes, ears or the integumentary system
  Physical assessment
  Oncological nursing care related to the special field

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Jannica Andtfolk

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  CVD references
  Alexander, MF., Fawcett, JN., Runciman, PJ. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. 2012: pp. 7-72.
  LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. medical – Surgical Nursing. Critical thinking in Patient Care. 5th ed. Pearson. 2011: 867-1014.
  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:
  LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. 2011. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Critical thinking in Patient Care. 5th ed. Pearson. Chapter 33; 1068 - 1117.
  Alexander, M., Fawcett, J. & Runciman, P. 2012. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. Ch 11, 479 - 523.

  Learning methods

  Lectures, work shops, simulations, discussion and individual/group work

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Grade 0-5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  05.02.2023 - 16.04.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 03.09.2023

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22-1
  • NU22D-V

  Seats

  10 - 35

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Vasa Vård 2

  Additional information

  Compulsory attendance at workshops, simulations and seminars

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  re-take

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Written examination
  Participation in workshops and simualtions
  Assignments

  Student's schedule and workload

  1 ECTS=27 h

•   Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal, Neurologic and Respiratory Function NU22CC07-3001 12.04.2023-12.06.2023  5 credits  (NU22D-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - can apply physical assessment into the specific nursing context
  - can identify health problems related to musculoskeletal, neurologic and respiratory disorders
  - can use the nursing process as a framework for providing individualized care to patients in the specific nursing context.
  - can explain nursing implications for medication and other treatments prescribed for the specific nursing context
  - can apply insights into altered musculoskeletal, neurologic and respiratory function onto all nursing contexts.
  - knows how to prioritize the patient’s needs for nursing care, act correctly on those, and document them based on the national guidelines and classification system
  - applies critical thinking and decision-making in the specific nursing context
  - applies ethical and cultural aspects in the specific nursing context

  Prerequisites

  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Clinical Nursing 1

  Content of the study unit

  Nursing care of the patient with musculoskeletal disorders
  Nursing care of the patient with neurologic disorders
  Nursing care of the patient with respiratory disorders
  Oncological nursing care related to the special field
  Medications
  Physical assessment

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  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
  
  Responses to Altered Integumentary System
  LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 15, 16
  
  Responses to Altered Sensory Function
  LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. & Gubrud, R. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 45, 46

  Learning methods

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

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  0 - 5

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.04.2023 - 12.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 19.02.2023

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V
  • NU22-2

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Nina Vestö, Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Written examination, assignments

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Spring 2023

  Student's schedule and workload

  5 x 27 h = 135 h

•   Specialized Nursing Skills NU21IC13-3001 03.10.2022-11.12.2022  5 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -obtain knowledge of, and demonstrate skills in, perioperative nursing, (preoperative assessment and evaluation, intraoperative nursing and postoperative and surgical nursing skills)
  -obtain knowledge of, and demonstrate skills in managing the fluid balance, focusing on intravenous and blood infusions, drainage and catheters
  -understand the importance of diagnostic investigations, x-rays, laboratory tests and ECG and be able to assist with these procedures. Will also be able to independently carry out a simple laboratory test when needed.
  -demonstrate skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in different clinical settings
  -demonstrate a holistic perspective of nursing care in case studies
  -health technology

  Prerequisites

  Evidence Based Nursing
  First Aid and Basic Nursing
  Patient safety and Basic Nursing Skills
  Drug therapy 1
  Drug therapy 2
  Perioperative Nursing Care and Health Technology

  Content of the study unit

  - preoperative assessment and evaluation, intraoperative nursing and postoperative and surgical nursing skills
  - fluid balance, focusing on intravenous and blood infusions, drainage and catheters
  - diagnostic investigations, x-rays, laboratory tests and ECG
  - assessing, implementing and evaluating the nursing process in different clinical settings
  - resuscitation
  - health technology

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  Person(s) in charge

  Nina Vestö

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Clinical laboratory work
  Pendergraph, G E & Pender graph, C B. Latest edition. Handbook of Phlebotomy and Patient Service Techniques
  Miller, M. Latest edition. Specimen Managemant in Clinical Microbiology
  Provan, D.(Edit). Latest edition or 2010. Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation.
  Fischbach, F. Latest edition. A manual of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests.Pendergraph, G E & Pender graph, C B. Latest edition. Handbook of Phlebotomy and Patient Service Techniques
  Miller, M. Latest edition. Specimen Managemant in Clinical Microbiology
  
  
  LeMone, P., Burke, K. & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing – Critical Thinking in Patient Care. 5 th Ed. Pearson. New Jersey.
  
  Berman. A. & Snyder. S. (2012). Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. 9th Ed. New Jersey: Pearson.
  Cristensen, B. & Kockrow, E. (2011). Adulth Health Nursing. 6th Ed. Mosby Elsevier. St. Louis
  
  Iivanainen, A., & Syväoja, P. (2013). Hoida ja kirja. SanomaPro oy. Helsinki.
  
  Meeker, M.H. & Rothrock, J.C (1999). Alexander´s Care of the Patient in Surgery. 11th Ed. Mosby, Inc.
  
  Terveysportti
  Material in Moodle

  Learning methods

  Clinical training i class, practical exercises
  Case-studies
  Movies
  Discussions
  Compulsory attendance during clinical training in class

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.10.2022 - 11.12.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 26.09.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Small group(s)

  • Grupp 1 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)
  • Grupp 2 (Size: 15. Open university: 0.)

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Mikaela Engvall, Nina Vestö, Åsa Lågland

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Campus

  Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Swedish Level A1 NU22AL02-3001 07.01.2023-31.03.2023  3 credits  (NU22-1, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - understands and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
  - can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
  - can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Basic Swedish

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Information on Moodle

  Learning methods

  The student
  - Has basic understanding in oral and written Swedish
  - Is familiar with the main structures of the language and has acquired a basic vocabulary
  - Can use Swedish in everyday situations
  
  During the course we will focus on:
  - Oral and written exercises
  - Swedish everyday vocabulary
  - Reading and listening comprehensions
  - Grammar/language structures
  - Exams

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 29.01.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22-1
  • NU22D-V

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund

  Additional information

  -

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Oral and written exams
  Short essay
  Individual oral assignment

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Oral and written exam at the end of the course.

  Internationa connections

  -

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 x 27 h = 81 hours

  Content scheduling

  -

•   Swedish Level A1 NU22AL02-3002 30.01.2023-05.06.2023  3 credits  (NU22D-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - understands and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
  - can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
  - can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Basic Swedish

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Learning material

  Information on Moodle

  Learning methods

  The student
  - Has basic understanding in oral and written Swedish
  - Is familiar with the main structures of the language and has acquired a basic vocabulary
  - Can use Swedish in everyday situations
  
  During the course we will focus on:
  - Oral and written exercises
  - Swedish everyday vocabulary
  - Reading and listening comprehensions
  - Grammar/language structures
  - Exams

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

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

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.01.2023 - 05.06.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 29.01.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU22D-V
  • NU22-2

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Terese Herrgård-Backlund

  Additional information

  -

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Oral and written exams
  Short essay
  Individual oral assignment

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  -

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

  Oral and written exam at the end of the course.

  Internationa connections

  -

  Student's schedule and workload

  3 x 27 h = 81 hours

  Content scheduling

  -

•   Swedish Level A1 NU22AL02-3004 12.09.2022-27.11.2022  3 credits  (ÖH22NUI-PATH-V, ...) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student:
  - understands and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting specific needs
  - can introduce him-/herself and others, as well as ask and answer questions about personal circumstances, such as living arrangements, friends, and possessions
  - can interact with others in a simple way, provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

  Prerequisites

  No prior prerequisites

  Content of the study unit

  Basic Swedish

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  See separate framework for evaluation

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.09.2022 - 27.11.2022

  Enrollment date range

  31.12.2022 - 29.01.2023

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • ÖH22NUI-PATH-V
  • NU22D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Tanja Myntti

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Theoretical Framework and Qualitative Research Designs NU21RM10-3001 01.12.2022-05.03.2023  5 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  -obtain knowledge of the fundamental philosophical theories underpinning nursing research
  -obtain knowledge of nursing theories that influence nursing research and nursing care
  -become familiar with the tradition and development of Caring Science - its history and future
  - be able to integrate basic knowledge of ontology, epistemology and the ethos of Caring Science into different modules of clinical caring and nursing.
  - define qualitative research
  - describe sampling techniques in qualitative research
  - understand ethics in nursing research
  - discuss the major sources of qualitative data
  - explain analysis and interpretation methods with qualitative data
  - describe techniques used to evaluate research
  - understand how to use qualitative research findings in evidence based nursing care
  -prepare to carry out the thesis independently and under supervision

  Prerequisites

  Introduction to Nursing Research at Novia UAS

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  -obtain knowledge of the fundamental philosophical theories underpinning nursing research
  -obtain knowledge of nursing theories that influence nursing research and nursing care
  -become familiar with the tradition and development of Caring Science - its history and future
  - be able to integrate basic knowledge of ontology, epistemology and the ethos of Caring Science into different modules of clinical caring and nursing.
  - define qualitative research
  - describe sampling techniques in qualitative research
  - understand ethics in nursing research
  - discuss the major sources of qualitative data
  - explain analysis and interpretation methods with qualitative data
  - describe techniques used to evaluate research
  - understand how to use qualitative research findings in evidence based nursing care
  -prepare to carry out the thesis independently and under supervision

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
  
  Assessment criteria for assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
  
  Assessment criteria for written assignment:
  The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
  The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional
  
  Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
  The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

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  Person(s) in charge

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Mode of delivery

  60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

  Learning material

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

  Learning methods

  Lectures, discussions, seminars

  Objects, timing and methods of assessment

  Methods and basis for evaluation:
  Nursing theory 1 cr
  Written exam 2cr
  
  Criteria for the theory evaluation:
  Motivation of choice 1 point
  Background of theorist 2 p
  Where did the theorist find inspiration 1 p
  How was the theory created/generated 1 p
  Description of the theory 10 p
  Concepts/phenomena 4 p
  Relations within the theory 1 p
  Assumptions, hypothesis, premises 1 p
  Level of theory 1 p
  How is the theory used 2 p
  Criteria for evaluation of the theory 2 p
  Conclusions what did you learn from the theory, how could you use this theory in practice and in your thesis 2 p
  PP layout 1 p
  Other material: pictures, books, instruments etc 2 p
  Presentation, prepared 2 p
  Comments 2 p
  References 2 p
  max 10 slides 1 p
  Handed in on time 1 p
  Followed instructions 1 p
  Total points 40
  
  Written exam 50%= grade 1

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.12.2022 - 05.03.2023

  Enrollment date range

  15.06.2022 - 20.11.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Additional information

  The theory chosen in the assignment can be used in the thesis.

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Share of online studies

  2 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Validation according to general instructions on validation in Novia

  Exam dates and retake possibilities

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

  Student's schedule and workload

  6x2h= 12 lectures, individual presentation,
  seminars 4h per student in two groups (8h all together)
  2h online exam
  63 h own work, reading, doing assignment, preparing for seminar and online exam
  
  1 cr=27h, 3cr= 81h work for students

•   Thesis Plan and Seminar NU21TH01-3001 20.02.2023-14.05.2023  5 credits  (NU21D-V) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student will:
  - produce a supervised thesis plan
  - present an approved plan at a seminar

  Prerequisites

  Integral Aspects of Nursing Research

  Content of the study unit

  The student will:
  - produce a supervised thesis plan
  - present an approved plan at a seminar

  Further information

  Only for degree students

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  Person(s) in charge

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Learning material

  På engelska
  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
  På svenska
  
  På engelska
  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, will be used in RM04 as a data material, deadline 21st of March

  Learning methods

  Independent planning and writing of thesis work plan
  Presentation in individual or small group seminars

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  20.02.2023 - 14.05.2023

  Enrollment date range

  01.12.2022 - 19.02.2023

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NU21D-V

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Rika Levy-Malmberg

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Health and Welfare

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Nursing

  Share of online studies

  1 credits

  Assessment scale

  H-5

  Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

  Accepted thesis plan, indivudual or smal lgroup presentations during April-May, students book with teacher, when they are ready.
  See also practical guide.

  Practical training and working life co-operation

  På engelska
  fail, pass
  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