Advanced Clinical Practice in Mental Health and Substance Abuse NursingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• masters theoretical foundations of evidence based practice
• critically evaluates and develops clinical practices and teamwork according to evidence based practice principles
• masters mental health needs assessment in cooperation with client and his/her network
• masters realization of nursing process in close co-operation with client
• critically evaluates and develops clinical practices to support clients interests and ethical sustainability

Content

• Evidence based practice in mental health and substance abuse nursing
• Holistic needs assessment of client in co-operation with the client and his/her network
• Shared desicion making and nursing process with client
• Ethical decision making
• Clinical practices related to advocacy