Study Guide

Objective

Competency aims:
The main aim of this course is that the student will become
• Aware of their professional identity, and possess a base in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required when working in culturally diverse, clinical settings.

Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the student shall
• Have basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in basic nursing
• Demonstrate the competencies and knowledge to meet the patient's health barriers and identify the patient’s health resources
• Under supervision, is increasingly able to plan, implement and evaluate holistic care within the clinical setting that includes caring for patients from different cultures and religions
• Work toward and contribute to a climate that is internationally permissive
• Can demonstrate competence in infection control and can operate aseptically
• Implement basic clinical care activities.

Content

Course contents:
• Central issues in basic nursing within the clinical context, including:
• Basic care
• Palliative and end of life care
• Systematic documentation and reporting
• Aseptic work and infection control
• Medication administration