HHTVS22AVOIN Spiritual nursing (1 cr)
Code: HHT0001A21A-3001
General information
Timing
01.09.2022 - 30.11.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Diak joint implementation
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 8
Degree programmes
- BA in Health Care, Diaconal Nursing
Teachers
- Mirva Heikkilä-Tyni
Objective
Students
- understand the different meanings of individual and community spirituality as well as nursing activities that promote coping and spiritual wellbeing
- know how to identify and encounter the patient’s and their immediate circle’s emotional, existential and spiritual needs in various life situations and utilise pastoral helping methods
- reflect on their worldview and relationship to spirituality and the effect they have when encountering patients in a holistic manner
Content
- view of humans, spiritual needs, spiritual wellbeing and malaise
- assistance methods within nursing and pastoral care in end-of-life care
- student’s readiness to support the spirituality of an individual and community
Evaluation scale
0-5