Clinical Practice: Patients with Acute, Critical or Chronic Diseases part 1: Specialist Health Care Services
The course builds on previous supervised professional training studies and theoretical courses. The student shall gain competence in systematically observing, assessing, deciding on, implementing and documenting appropriate nursing measures regarding the patient group. The student shall further develop their skills in communication, interaction and reflection on ethical issues.
The course will be completed either at a medical or a surgical ward.
All courses passed in the first academic year and SYK1010 Communication, Psychology, Pedagogy and Sociology, PRA1026 Supervised professional training studies - Basic Nursing, Municipal Health Service and SYK2010 Practical Nursing Skills, Part 2.
PRA2035 Supervised professional training studies - People with acute, critical and chronic illnesses, Part 1, Specialist health service must be passed in order to start PRA2036 Supervised professional training studies - People with acute, critical and chronic illnesses, Part 2, Specialist health service.
In the event that a pass grade has not been achieved for the period of supervised professional training, the period of supervised professional training must be repeated before the student is able to proceed to other periods of supervised professional training.
Is it expectet that the student:
Knowledge
- Can demonstrate and communicate knowledge of the most common diseases (in the current ward), symptoms, pharmacology/medications, examination and treatment in a clinical pathway
- Can demonstrate understanding and insight into the nurse's area of responsibility and function in the specialist health service
Skills
- Can apply professional knowledge of illness and health to systematically observe, assess, implement, evaluate and document appropriate nursing interventions
- Can make reports and participate in doctor's ward round
- Can demonstrate skills in the practice of pre-, per- and post-operative nursing when applicable
- Can quality assure and perform medication management in a professionally responsible manner
- Can carry out the most common procedures in the current ward, master infection control routines, handle medical equipment, technology and digital solutions in a professionally responsible manner
- Can use professional communication in meetings with patients, relatives, employees and other partners
General competence
- Is able to identify and reflect on ethical and legal challenges in nursing practice
- Is able to reflect on his/her own nursing identity, and shows willingness and commitment to develop and adjust his/her own nursing competence under supervision.
- Can demonstrate responsibility, commitment and follow professional ethical guidelines when in meetings with patients, relatives and co-workers
The practice of clinical nursing during supervised professional training under the supervision of nurses who are familiar with the learning outcomes of the course.
The student will perform tasks relating to the subject area during the supervised professional training studies.
The student will complete a self-assessment in respect of their own achievement of the learning outcomes.
Eight weeks of supervised professional training studies within the specialist health service, surgical or medical ward.
SPT - Examination: The student will practice the profession of nursing and their achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed throughout the process. In the event that there is a risk that the student will not pass, the student must be notified in writing at the time of the interim assessment or at least three weeks before the final assessment is due to take place, any shortcomings must be specified and documented and the student must be given the opportunity to work on these up until the final assessment.
An accurate assessment can be ensured through collaboration between the placement supervisor and the lecturer based on clear learning outcomes for which the student will also have the opportunity to assess themselves.
The following requirements must be met in order to pass the period of supervised professional training:
90% attendance during supervised professional training Achievement of learning outcomes
Approved written, practical and/or oral assignments
Grading scale: Pass/fail
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
PRA2029 - Clinical Practice: Patients with Acute, Critical or Chronic Diseases part 1: Specialist Health Care Services - 12 credits