Foundations of Nursing and Health systems in Finland (5cr)

Objective

The student:
• Understands the values, principles, and ethical guidelines of nursing, and can recognize and address ethical challenges in care.
• Is familiar with Finnish health care legislations, related to patient rights and professional responsibilities.
• Understands the structure and key actors in the Finnish social and health care system and their roles in service provision and regulation.
• Recognizes the importance of professional identity and the nurse’s core competences in delivering safe and quality care.
• Understands the principles of evidence-based practice and is committed to applying them in nursing care.
• Complies with data protection and privacy regulations when handling client information.
• Uses social media responsibly in a professional nursing context.
• Demonstrates awareness of cross-cultural and inclusive nursing practices.

Content

Professional Identity and Nursing Competences
• Formation of professional identity
• Core competences and responsibilities of a registered nurse
Values, Ethics, and Philosophy of Nursing
• Nursing values, principles, and ethical guidelines
• Philosophical foundations of nursing
• Identifying and addressing ethical problems in practice
Health Care Legislation and Systems in Finland
• Current legislation governing health care and patient rights
• Structure and main actors of the Finnish social and health care system
Data Protection and Digital Responsibility
• Data protection and personal data handling in health care
• Professional use of social media in nursing
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
• Principles and application of evidence-based nursing care
Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Care
• Cross-cultural nursing
• Inclusive care practices for LGBTQI+ individuals
• Guidelines for the care of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers

Accomplishment methods

Contact lessons