SYK2830A Research in Nursing Course description

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is capable of describing the patients’ subjective experiences of disease and suffering and the importance of hope amidst serious illness
• is capable of explaining the most common reactions to crises in the event of illness and loss
• is capable of describing patient-centred nursing of children and adults
• is capable of describing pre and postoperative nursing of children and adults
• is capable of describing the phenomena pain, treatment of pain and pain relief
• is capable of explaining key concepts in the nurse’s pedagogical responsibilities: guidance, counselling, health guidance and shared decision-making
• is capable of explaining how the patient’s health competence is significant for life style changes and shared decision-making

Skills

The student

• is capable of performing nursing work through systematic observation, assessment and documentation of the patient’s resources, problems and needs
• is capable of applying mapping tools such as ABCDE (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, expose) and NEWS (National Early Warning Score) and the communication tool ISBAR (Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
• is familiar with the classification system (ICNP® - International Classification for Nursing Practice)
• is capable of carrying out and assessing relevant nursing procedures
• is capable of applying relevant medical technology in the practical performance of nursing
• is capable of recognising stress and crisis situations in the event of loss and disease and adapting communication based on this
• is capable of communicating with children, adolescents and parents/guardians adapted to the level of development/cognitive function and the condition
• is capable of applying educational principles when imparting information, teaching and counselling patients and next-of-kin
• is capable of implementing measures in the event of sub-acute and acute incidents
• is capable of identifying ethical dilemmas in practice and reflect on different choices of action
• is capable of carrying out and explaining nursing to patients with the most common symptoms, diseases, care pathways and treatment in the nursing practice

Competence

The student is capable of

• integrating knowledge from pathophysiology and pharmacology in the performance of nursing
• reflecting on responsible drug administration at an individual and systematic level
• demonstrating responsibility, engagement, independence and can follow professional ethical guidelines when encountering patients, next-of-kin and colleagues
• reflecting on his/her own professional practice and progression
• reflecting on how culture and a cultural understanding can be significant in assessments, planning, performance and evaluation of nursing

Combined assessment and examination

Part 1 Assessment of practical training.

The assessment takes its point of departure in given criteria based on learning outcomes for the course, assessment criteria, the continuous assessment, the suitability assessment and compulsory activities carried throughout the practical training. Students’ practical training can only be assessed if their attendance is sufficiently high (90%). For more information, see the general part of the programme description about the assessment of practical training.

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If the student has failed the practical training, the whole practical training course must be retaken. This includes associated requirements.

Part 2 Supervised individual written examination

• Four hours

Part 1 and part 2 can be taken independently of each other. The student must have obtained a pass on both parts in order to pass the course as a whole and earn the credits.

Self-study, joint sessions with short lectures, various supervision exercises and simulation in small groups.

None.

Combined assessment and exam

Part 1 Assessment of practical training.

The assessment takes its point of departure in given criteria based on learning outcomes for the course, assessment criteria, the continuous assessment, the suitability assessment and compulsory activities carried throughout the practical training. Students’ practical training can only be assessed if their attendance is sufficiently high (90%). For more information, see the general part of the programme description about the assessment of practical training.

If the student has failed the practical training, the whole practical training course must be retaken. This includes associated requirements.

Part 2 Supervised individual written exam

• 4 hours

Part 1 and part 2 can be taken independently of each other. The student must have obtained a pass on both parts in order to pass the course as a whole and earn the credits.

Part 2 One (1) A4 sheet of paper with the student’s own notes on both sides. The notes can be written by hand or on a computer, but must not include copies/photos from books/literature.

Pass/fail. One overall grade is awarded for the whole group.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• explaining dementia and age-related diseases and treatments
• assessing the patient’s existential needs, and central phenomena such as, meaning, faith and reconciliation
• explaining what promotes and impedes well-being and a sense of belonging in the event of long-term health deficits
• discussing how the nurse can contribute to health promotion and maintain the physical and cognitive function and resources of the individual patient
• stating the grounds for how health and social care policy can set the guidelines for quality development in the municipal health service

Skills

The student is capable of

• observing, assessing and making clinical decisions in complex nursing and treatment processes, and documenting the patient’s situation and needs for nursing in the patient records in a concise and structured manner
• identifying patients’ health resources and - in cooperation with relevant resource persons - developing targeted measures to improve the patient’s functional level, active participation and quality of life
• observing effects, side effects and interactions of polypharmacy
• using knowledge of dementia when encountering challenging behaviours
• carrying out prioritised patient safety measures and discussing how this is exhibited in the nursing and care services
• leading, delegating and following up work tasks, and guiding colleagues in a team
• applying knowledge about learning, mastering and change processes in counselling and teaching of the patient’s next-of-kin, students and relevant personnel

Competence

The student is capable of

• reflecting on patient-centred nursing in complex and complicated conditions, and planning and carrying out targeted cooperation processes with patients, next-of-kin and other practitioners
• reflecting on different ways of organising and leading the nursing services and how these impacts on the quality of the services
• reflecting on what can prevent and resolve conflicts
• identifying and reflecting on relevant ethical issues and dilemmas at the individual, group and society level
• reflecting on the significance of social relations and the role the patient’s next-of-kin have in nursing homes and/or residential care homes
• reflecting on the meaning of good care pathways for elderly people and chronically ill patients and how these can contribute to ensuring a coordinated, holistic and cohesive service

• Completed course SYKK/SYKP1400 Diseases and Health Deficits, 10 credits
• Passed course SYKK/SYKP1300 Pharmacology and Drug Administration, 5 credits

Part 1 Assessment of practical training

Practical training has requirements for attendance (90 %), self-presentation for the start of the practice and self-assessment for the mid- and final assessment.

Part 2 Supervised individual written exam

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take part 2 of the examination:

• Completed e-learning module. The workload for the students is estimated at approx. 30 hours. To be completed in June, before the autumn semester of the 3rd year of study.
• Planning and carrying out supervision for a group of first year students in cooperation with the practical training supervisor and contact lecturer (inspiration practical training).
• Academic in-depth assignment, on the topic of management and quality development. Groups of 3-4 students. An academic question is formulated based on the course’s learning outcomes. Methods for systematic improvement work are applied. Main findings are presented in a written summary of 1,500 words (+/- 10%). Oral presentation for fellow students, colleagues and the lecturer. Feedback from fellow students based on given criteria is part of the assessment of the required coursework.

Part 2 One A4 sheet of paper with the student’s own notes on both sides. The notes can be written by hand or on a computer, but must not include copies/photos from books/literature.