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Nursing in acute care and emergency conditionsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: HT00FB74

Credits

5 op

Objective

You can systematically assess the need for immediate care, act in emergencies and in situations requiring immediate care.
You can apply your expertise in the key nursing functions of acute patients, in technology related to treatment, and in nursing that promotes rehabilitation.
You are able to plan, implement and assess the need for nutrients, IV fluid therapy and fluid balance in acute patients' nursing.
You know the indications, operating principles and maintenance of various venous catheters.
You know how preparedness and crisis legislation is applied in health care units.
You manage professional communication in crisis and exceptional situations.
You are able to start immediate rescue operations and implement measures in crisis and disaster situations.

Content

How do you assess acutely ill patients' need and urgency for treatment?
What are the key nursing functions in acute nursing?
How do you carry out acutely ill patients' rehabilitation?
How do you plan, implement and assess the need for nutrients and fluid balance in the nursing of acute patients?
What are the indications and operating principles of various venous catheters, as well as their maintenance procedures?
How is preparedness and crisis legislation applied in health care units?
How is communication handled in crisis and emergency situations?
How do you implement immediate rescue actions and measures in crisis and disaster situations?