Nursing in internal medicineLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

To be able to implement care for patients with different internal diseases and cancers
To be able to integrate diet therapy and guidance in collaboration with a multidisciplinary network of experts
To be able to assess the need for care, and plan and evaluate nursing in accordance with the decision-making process
To be able to actively utilise scientific knowledge (evidence-based recommendations, reports) in decision-making for care
To be able to assess the need for care, and plan and evaluate nursing in accordance with the decision-making process
To be able to plan, execute and evaluate pharmacotherapy for different patient groups

Content

Evidence-based practice in the care of patients with internal diseases
Major internal diseases
Major cancers
Procedures and methods used in the care of patients with internal diseases
Procedures and methods used in the care of patients with cancer
Medical knowledge
Special diets related to the major diseases as part of the patient’s total care
The decision-making process in nursing and care
Assessment of the need for care; planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing
Documentation of nursing
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacology and pharmacy

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent(5), good (4–3), fair (2–1), fail (0)