Study Guide

Objective

The student will be able to:
- take part in a multiprofessional team and create a natural caring relationship with the patient
- 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
- has achieved competence in various service environments (open and home health care) according to national standard
- 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

Content

Clinical training
Maternity care, Paediatrics and Home nursing

Location and time

Autumn 2022, Novia Vasa, Alere
Practice paediatric: Autumn 2022
Different areas in home care spring 2023

Materials

Pediatric:
Hallström, I & Lindberg, T. 2009. (red.) Pediatrisk omvårdnad. Författarna och Liber AB, Stockholm.
Hanséus, K, Lagercrantz, H. & Lindberg, T. (red.) 2012. Barnmedicin. Författarna och Studentlitteratur, Lund.
Korppi, M., Kröger, L., Rantala, H. & Niinikoski, H. (toim.) 2016. Lastentautien päivystyskirja 3.
Evidence-based scientific articles and research from Terveysportti according to the lecturer's directive
Homecare:
Pöyhilä, R, Guldogan, E & Vanhanen A. (red.)2018. Kotisairaala. Duodecim, Helsinki.

Teaching methods

Paediatrics: Clinical practice in class
Practicum with simulation:Child care and Paediatrics 1,5 ects at Novia Clinical Training center, group work
Lectures, discussions, teamwork
Care planning
Case demonstrations and review of problem solutions
Drug Calculations
Current DVD movies
Demonstrations
Clinical exercises in laboratory class
Home Health Care:
Supervised internship in home care
Written assignment

Employer connections

Clinical work in homecare

Exam schedules

Paediatrics: Clinical practice in class
Autumn 2022
Home Health Care:
Autumn 2022 week

International connections

Internship abroad is possible

Completion alternatives

Paediatrics: Clinical practice in class
Approved drug calculations
Approved clinical exercises, 100% attendance
Home Health Care:
Approved internship
Approved internships
Participation in internship seminar

Student workload

Practice: 40 h/week
Paediatrics practise: 27 h/cr

Further information

Paediatrics practise:
The teaching is carried out as contact studies in the polytechnic, class E205
Compulsory attendance 100%
Work clothes on

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Can receive feedback and show willingness to develop professional skills
Follows the worklist and keeps agreed times
Can ask questions that are relevant for learning a work
For the most part, it works in a planned manner and has a basic accuracy at important work moments
Can perform tasks under supervision
Has basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learning a work
Can follow directives and instructions and take responsibility for tasks
Can make decisions concerning tasks at the basic level
Know the values ​​and consider the ethical principles
Can communicate and respond to patients / clients / customers
Can work with others in the work team

Assessment methods and criteria

Practical paediatric:
Presence 100%
Active participation in practical exercises
Approved practical exercises
Home Health Care:
Approved internship

Qualifications

Health promotion in nursing care
Medical and Surgical 1
Medical and Surgical 2

Further information

Examinations according to national standard for the upcoming national test after 180 credits