Faculty of Nursing
Care for the ageing and patients with long term and chronic illnesses
ECTS credits: 18
Level
Completed first year of study in nursing
Semester
Spring (week 10-22)
Aim and contents
The course aims to enable students to develop theoretical and practical knowledge required in providing holistic nursing care for the elderly and patients with long term and chronic illnesses.
The course consists of theoretical and clinical studies.
Theoretical studies
- Course 1.1 The elderly patient and patients suffering from a prolonged or chronic illness
- Course 1.2 Special situations met when dealing with elderly patients
- Course 2 Clinical studies in community health care for the elderly and patients with long term and chronic illnesses
Clinical studies, 8 weeks, 30 hours per week
The students will obtain knowledge, skills and attitudes in relation to the patients. This includes communication skills and how to interact with the patients and their relatives.
Introduction to norwegian health care system and nursing education. Study ... to health care institutions.
Teaching and Assessment Methods
Lectures, group studies, group assignments, individual assignments, self-study, clinical study.
Assessment:
All the assignments must be obtained, completed and approved during the course.
Course Credits:
Clinical studies: 12 ects
Portifolio/course report: 6 ects