EPN-V2

ABIO6100 Being Acute and/or Critically Ill Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Å være akutt og/eller kritisk syk
Study programme
Advanced Programme in Emergency Nursing
Advanced Programme in Nurse Anaesthesia
Advanced Programme in Paediatric Nursing
Advanced Programme in Intensive Care Nursing
Advanced Programme in Theatre Nursing
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

Required preliminary courses

Gradert skala A-F.

Learning outcomes

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering. Veileder skal ikke være sensor.

Ved eventuell klage på karakter blir ny kommisjon nedsatt og masteroppgaven får en ny vurdering. Ny muntlig eksamen blir avholdt dersom karakteren endres.

Content

  • Patients' psychosocial and existential needs in connection with acute and/or critical illness
  • Use of force in patient treatment
  • Coping strategies in connection with acute and/or critical illness and death
  • The experiences and needs of next of kin
  • Family-oriented care
  • Multicultural competence
  • Facilitating dying with dignity

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and self-study.

Course requirements

None.

Assessment

Written home exam in groups of 3-4 students, 3 days. The students are to discuss a method or theory for coping with mental stress and the patient role in connection with acute and/or critical illness. Scope: 3,000 words (+/- 20%). The exam paper must be written in accordance with the section Assessment of written work in the Assessment chapter of the programme description.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

All answer papers are assessed by two examiners, one of whom must be external.

Overlapping courses

ABIO6100 and MAABI4100 overlap 100%.