Advanced work placement in nursing (8cr)

Objective

Objectives of work placement
Students
• can apply, assess and develop their evidence-based expertise as a nurse and as a member of a multi-professional team
• strengthen their skills in independent evidence-based decision-making in nursing
• can implement customer-centred guidance and support in different nursing environments
• can execute care guidance and service coordination using a variety of methods
• can administer under supervision the pharmacotherapy prescribed to a customer/patient
• find out about the duties of a coordinating nurse, team leader and manager in nursing
• can offer constructive guidance and feedback in the work community
• can utilise technology tools and applications in a customer-oriented manner and analyse the ethical challenges of their use
• can analyse and assess their expertise and their decision-making skills in their professional activities

Objectives of work placement reflection
Students
• reflect on a nurse’s role and responsibilities in nursing decision-making
• reflect on their teamwork and work-life skills
• consider how to support both their own and their colleagues’ wellbeing at work
• consider nurses’ career opportunities