Study Guide

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Spring 2022
Students who participate need to be present in Vaasa, Campus. Max 15 students in the group.

Materials

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

Teaching methods

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

Completion alternatives

Practical test, virtual test

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See separate framework for evaluation

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites