•   Clinical Nursing 1 NU22CC02-3007 16.12.2024-27.04.2025  4 credits  (NU24D-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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Nina Vestö

    Learning material

    Bergman, A. & Snyder, S. & Frandsen .G. 2022. (10th ed) Kozier & Erb´s. Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, process and practice.

    Hess, C. 2013. Clinical guide to Skin & Wound Care. 7th Ed. Lippincott. Williams & Wilkins.

    For laboratory work: Material on Moodle.

    Learning methods

    Lectures
    Workshops, Clinical practice in class + independent training
    Demonstration
    Self studies


    Only available for students with prior nursing studies, such as Novias open path students and Degree students from year 2024.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Pass/fail

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    16.12.2024 - 27.04.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2024 - 02.03.2025

    Group(s)
    • NU24D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Small group(s)
    • Group 1 (Size: 15.
    • Group 2 (Size: 15.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Nina Vestö, Jannica Andtfolk, Mikaela Engvall

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Moodle exam
    Practice in class: pass or fail
    Examination; approved video/ clinical examination
    Approved assignments
    Mandatory attendance at clinical exercises in laboratory class.
    Mandatory attendance at workshops

    Timing and attendance

    Spring 2025
    Students who participates must be present at Vaasa Campus.

    Student's schedule and workload

    4 x 27 h = 108