Acute NursingLaajuus (9 cr)

Objective

The students will be able to plan, implement, assess and develop acute nursing in different operational environments. They will master assessment of care needed by customers requiring acute care and are prepared for changes in the customer’s condition. The students will master the key interventions and diagnostics needed in clinical nursing as part of overall patient care. The students will be able to carry out partnership based work across different organisations. They will understand the importance of continual professional development.

Content

Evidence-based and safe acute nursing
- using scientific knowledge in decision-making
- developing acute/triage nursing
Key care paths of a patient requiring urgent care
- prehospital, emergency outpatients department, constant/intensive care
The acute care of a patient suffering from somatic/mental health problems in emergencies and in cases requiring urgent care
Safe medical care
The nursing decision-making process
- needs assessment, working diagnosis, care planning/implementation/assessment
Smart and safe health technology in acute care (acute nursing devices)
Digital and virtual services in acute care
Ethical issues in acute/triage nursing
- e.g., individual/social perspective, limited resources, death, organ donation
Staff safety in acute care
Evidence based wound care
International week