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