•   Responses to Altered Hematological, Cardiovascular and Sensory Function NU22CC05-3005 10.02.2025-27.04.2025  5 credits  (NU24D-V) +-
    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
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Rika Levy-Malmberg

    Learning material

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. 2015. Medical – Surgical Nursing. Critical thinking in Patient Care. 6th ed. Pearson. Chapter 29, 30, 31,33, 45, 46

    CVD references
    Alexander, MF., Fawcett, JN., Runciman, PJ. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. 2012: pp. 7-72.
    Thaler, MS- The Only EKG Book You’ll Ever Need. The 9th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2015 (you can use the previous additions as well)
    Hematology:
    Alexander, M., Fawcett, J. & Runciman, P. 2012. Nursing Practice. Hospital and Home. Elsever. Ch 11, 479 - 523.

    Learning methods

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

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Grade 0-5

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    10.02.2025 - 27.04.2025

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2024 - 09.02.2025

    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

    Rika Levy-Malmberg, Jannica Andtfolk

    Additional information

    Compulsory attendance at workshops, simulations and seminars

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.50 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Written examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Written examination
    Participation in workshops and simulations
    Assignments

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2023

    Student's schedule and workload

    1 ECTS=27 h