Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• How disease research, diagnosis and medical treatment affect acutely ill patients’ basic needs, resources and ability to cope
• How the organizational and functional framework and priorities of the practical training institution affects the nursing services offered by the institution
• Medication calculation and can update their knowledge in this area

Skills

The candidate can:

• Observe and evaluate acutely ill patients’ health and self-care capacity and their ability to meet their basic needs and cope with their situation
• Assess patient needs and define goals for nursing, planning, prioritizing, implementation, documentation and evaluation in the nursing of acutely ill patients
• Prepare and observe patients during medical examinations and treatment and implement appropriate nursing measures
• Prevent complications and morbidity
• Identify worsening of disease states and consider further measures
• Carry out nursing care for dying patients and their families
• Inform, guide and instruct acutely ill patients and their families
• Apply appropriate communication skills when interacting with patients, families and other health personnel
• Master basic and specialized nursing skills and be able to use medical equipment with accuracy, attention and dexterity
• Administer medications accurately and responsibly, and report on the efficacy and side effects of drugs
• Use documentation systems in the practical training institutions
• Work using evidence-based practice
• Integrate knowledge from the natural sciences, social sciences and nursing sciences
• Master skills in medication management.

General competence

The candidate can:

• Follow professional ethical guidelines, applicable laws and regulations
• Argue for appropriate choices in ethical dilemmas
• Participate in professional and interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the specialist health services
• Carry out a nurse’s administrative tasks for a small group of patients

• Plan, assess and communicate their learning processes and outcomes

• Seek and receive guidance
• Reflect on their own behaviour and professional practice in their interactions with patients and their families.

Course Description

Clinical nursing in a medical ward including observational studies in maternity wards and paediatric nursing - focusing on the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes related to:

• The patient
• The nurse
• Interaction
• Context
• Medication calculations

Teaching and Learning Methods

Eight weeks of clinical studies: demonstration, practice, guidance, and reflection.

Assessment Methods

Clinical nursing in specialist health services – medical wards - graded on a pass/fail basis.

Written individual examination (under supervision) in medication calculation - two hours. To pass, candidates must answer all questions correctly; any score below 100% will be given a fail. This exam must be completed before the second period of practical training, in course 10 or 11.
The student must have passed the preceding course in clinical studies in order to take the course that follows.

Course requirements:

Requirements are specified in the course plan.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean