CLI01PS26HKI Basics of clinical nursing (3cr)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content scheduling

- Evidence-based lectures
- Self studies
- Online exams

Objective

Students
• understand the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• understand the importance of aseptic practices from the point of view of patient safety and are able to correctly follow aseptic practices
• are familiar with the most common and topical diseases caused by viruses and bacteria as well as their prevention in nursing
• know the principles of basic patient care and resource-based support
• understand the importance of observing patients’ vital functions
• know the principles of ergonomics
• understand the factors that contribute to a safe working environment for nursing staff
• know the governing legislation

Accomplishment methods

A person who has completed a practical nurse qualification can complete the study module using an alternative method. The completion is done through a test, and registration for the test must follow the instructions provided by the study counselor.

Content

• microbiology
• the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• diseases caused by microbes
• prevention of infectious diseases in nursing
• prevention of highly contagious diseases
• implementing basic nursing in accordance with aseptic practices
• resource-based nursing
• observation and support of patients’ vital functions
• ergonomic working practices in nursing
• safe working environment

Materials

Dutton, H., & Finch, J. (2018). Acute and critical care nursing at a glance. John Wiley & sons, Inc. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=5301751

Fordham-Clarke, C., & Curr, S. (2022). Clinical nursing skills at a glance. Wiley Blackwell.

MacGregor, H. (2016). Moving and handling patients at a glance. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. (As applicable. Available as an E-book in Diak Library)

National Nutrition Council and Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (2023). Guidelines for nutritional care. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-408-048-4

NICE guidelines (2023): Hypertension in adults: Diagnosis and Management. National Institute of Health and Care Excellance. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136

Tamminen-Peter, L., Moilanen, A. & Fagerström, V. (2010). A Management Model for Physical Risks in the Care Work. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-261-069-0

European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (2019). Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers / Injuries: Quick Reference Guide. https://internationalguideline.com/2019

Environmental Health. Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. https://thl.fi/en/topics/environmental-health ;

Ekososiaalista tulevaisuutta rakentamassa. Dialogi. https://dialogi.diak.fi/teemanumerot/ekososiaalista-tulevaisuutta-rakentamassa/

Weston, D., Burgess, A., & Roberts, S. (2016). Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=7104305

Ross, S., & Furrows, S. (2014). Rapid infection control nursing. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=1574603

Food Safety: https://food.ec.europa.eu/safety/biological-safety/food-hygiene/guidance-platform_en ;

Ruokavirasto: Hygiene passport test material www.ruokavirasto.fi/en

International Council of Nurses (2015). TB Guidelines for Nurses in the Care and Control of Tuberculosis and Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis

Filha ry. www.tuberkuloosi.fi/en

Teaching methods

Independent studies, classroom teaching

- Lectures (2); Basics of clinical nursing
- Recorded lectures; Infection control and aseptics
- Online exams in Diakle

Student workload

Lectures: 12 h
Self study: 53 h
Online exams: 16 h