The Discipline of Nursing and the Foundation of the Nursing Profession: 1st Year Practice 050-0-1

Course Description

The aim is that the student receive training in order to improve their ability to practice basic nursing and implement life-saving measures for patients with varied nursing and care needs in nursing homes.

The aim is that the student will:

• Develop their skills in observing and evaluating patients’ basic needs, resources, health-perception and their ability to cope with their life situations.
• Develop their ability to plan, implement, evaluate and document basic nursing measures (actions).
• Acquire basic skills in communication and interaction, and be able to care and show consideration for patients and their families.
• Develop the ability to observe and reflect in relation to the patient and in interaction with the environment and society.
• Develop the ability to observe and reflect with regard to what nursing as a profession involves, and how this is reflected in collaboration within a nursing home.

Course unit 2- 1 Nursing Practice Studies

• Municipal health services:
• Nursing home, 4 weeks’ supervised practice studies without final assessment

Assessment

Course unit: 050-0-1 SHJ The Discipline of Nursing and the Foundation of the Nursing Profession: Practice 1st Year 6 ECTS

4 weeks of nursing practice studies with a focus on basic nursing. Assessed as pass/fail.

For assessment methods regarding the 4-year BSc Nursing (part time) programme, refer to the current regulations in the study guides.

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