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SYKPPRA60 Nursing for Patients with Complex Health Challenges Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Sykepleie til pasienter med sammensatte helseutfordringer
Study programme
Bachelor's Programme in Nursing
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

Group home exam

  • 3–5 students per group.
  • The exam period extends throughout the course.
  • Scope of 3,000 words (+/- 10%).

Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam can submit a reworked version once as a resit.

The assignment can be given in English or Scandinavian language. The individual group must deliver in the same language.

Required preliminary courses

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

Learning outcomes

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10% of the exam papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students.

Teaching and learning methods

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10% of the exam papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students.

Course requirements

SYKKPRA20M, SYKKPRA20K, SYKPPRA20M og SYKPPRA20K overlap 100 %.

Assessment

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.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

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.

Grading scale

Part 1 Pass/fail. Part 2 Grade scale A-F.

Grade scale stated on diploma.

Examiners

Part 1 Contact lecturer approves grade after recommendation from practical training supervisor. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university. Part 2 Two examiners assess the examinations. At least 10% of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

Overlapping courses

SYKKPRA60 and SYKPRA60 overlap 100 %.