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Exchange Course II

Clinical Nursing – Surgery Ward –6 ECTS

This curriculum is developed for international Bachelor students in Nursing - in exchange programs at Telemark University College, Faculty of Health Studies. The curriculum is based on Courses in Bachelor Program in Nursing, 050, 2012/2013.

Approved

Mette R. Sætra - Charge Faculty of Health Studies (sign.)

Porsgrunn, August 2014

Norwegian Health Care System – Cross Cultural Nursing

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/can

• Knowledge about the Norwegian Health Care system
• Knowledge about concepts in and performance of Nursing in Norway
• Knowledge about Norwegian Nature and Culture

Skills

The candidate can

• Make him/herself clear in communication
• Adjust him/herself toward cultural challenges
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, awareness and competence

General Competence

The candidate can

· Explore cultural factors affecting health and health care in Norway

Course Description

• Cultural Milestones in Norway
• Norwegian Health Care System
• Nursing care in Norway
• Transcultural theories in Nursing; concepts – performance and research

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lessons and reflection groups

Assessment Methods

Participation in learning activities

Clinical Nursing Surgery Ward

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 illness, examinations and surgical treatment affect acutely ill patients’ basic needs,
• resources and ability to cope
• How the organizational and functional framework and health policy priorities of the student’s practical training institution affect health nursing services
• Medication calculation and can update their knowledge in this area.

Skills

The candidate can:

• Observe and evaluate acutely ill patients’ health, capacity for self-care, ability to meet their basic needs, and coping skills
• Assess patient needs and define goals for nursing, planning, prioritizing, implementation, documentation and evaluation in the nursing of acutely ill patients
• Perform pre- and postoperative nursing
• Prevent postoperative complications and worsening of illness, and consider further measures to ensure this
• Inform, guide and instruct acutely ill patients and their families
• Master basic and specific nursing skills, and use common 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
• Use appropriate communication skills with patients, families and health personnel
• 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 outcome
• 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 surgical ward including observational studies of anesthesia, intensive care and surgery, which is designed to focus on the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes related to:

• Patient
• Nurse
• Interaction
• Context

Teaching and Learning Methods

Clinical nursing in mental health care is organized by learning activities like

• Demonstration
• Clinical performance
• Guidance
• Reflection – individually and in groups

Assessment Methods

Clinical nursing in specialist health services (surgical wards) - graded on a pass/fail basis..

Course requirements:

- developing individual learning agreement & participation in reflection groups

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