Study Guide

Objective

Work placement objectives
Students
• can take into account the individual needs of customers and consider their life situation in nursing and guidance work
• can apply the principles of evidence-based nursing and medical care in mental health and substance abuse work
• understand the specificities of pharmacotherapy of mental health and substance abuse work and can implement it under supervision
• can establish and maintain therapeutic interaction and understand the importance of recovery orientation in the care of patients
• can support customers/patients in the use of self-care tools to support rehabilitation, taking into account digital services
• know how to consider the family and close network and support their adaptation and inclusion in the various phases of the rehabilitation process
• know how to apply creative and functional methods in substance abuse and mental health work
• can support customers/patients in acute crises
• recognise the spiritual care needs of customers/patients
• can guide customers/patients to use appropriate social, health and 3rd sector services
• understand the significance of a multiprofessional team and know how to work in multiprofessional networks
• understand the significance of supervision in mental health and substance abuse work
• develop their oral and written Finnish language skills needed in nursing
• can critically analyse and assess their values and attitudes in their professional activities

Objectives of work placement reflection
Students
• consider the elements of a good guidance relationship in mental health and substance abuse work
• consider methods and means to support their own work performance
• reflect on their attitudes and values as part of their professional growth