Nursing in acute and intensive careLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

To be able to actively utilise scientific knowledge in decision-making for nursing and care
To be able to assess the care needs of a patient in need of urgent and intensive care
To be able to support a patient in need of urgent care and their family
To be able to plan, execute and evaluate pharmacotherapy for different patient groups
To master the central care and monitoring equipment used in clinical care
To be able to use the patient information system
To be able to support the disabled’s ability to function and contribute
To be able to implement symptom-specific and humane care for an terminally ill patient and to support their family

Content

Evidence-based practice in acute and intensive careAssessing need for careActing in situations requiring immediate care and emergency situationsIntensive careResuscitationMedical knowledgeCare for the disabledBecoming disabledNursing methods used in acute and intensive careThe twilight of lifeEncountering a dying patient and their familyUtilising technology in patient careUsing care and monitoring equipmentUsing patient information systemsPharmacotherapyPharmacotherapyPharmacology and pharmacy

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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