Clinical Practice 1 (12cr)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content scheduling

Individual and appreciative encounters of patients, definition of treatment needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment: The ability of the nurse to hear and understand the patient (understanding of hearing) and to use clear, empathetic and professional speech is of paramount importance in meeting the patient. Writing skills support the preparation of management plans and reports so that they are accurate and understandable for all parties involved.

Working in a multi-professional team: Clear and professional communication is essential in teamwork. Speaking and listening support effective interaction and ensure that the patient's care needs are communicated understandably to the entire team. This also involves the ability to present one's own views and arguments in an understandable manner and to receive the views and feedback of other experts.

Implementing drug treatment: Understanding what is read is essential for closely following the instructions, prescriptions, and recommendations of drug treatment. Writing becomes necessary in drug records and reporting, which require care and accuracy to ensure patient safety.

Patient guidance and teaching methods: The easy-to-read communication used in guidance and appropriate to the patient's situation requires good speaking and writing skills. Hearing comprehension and the ability to observe the patient's reactions help to recognize how well the patient absorbs and understands the instructions given.

Self-care support and commitment to care: In a counselling situation, fluent, supportive and supportive speech helps to strengthen the patient's self-care capabilities and commitment to care. Writing skills support the development of written instructions for self-care.

Nursing process and structured recording: Writing skills are essential in structured recording, where accuracy and systematic are required. Reading comprehension skills help the nurse to follow the recording instructions and make clear, consistent entries in the patient files.

Rehabilitation and follow-up care: Understanding the consultation helps the nurse to understand the recommendations and necessary measures related to rehabilitation. Talking allows the nurse to clearly communicate rehabilitation instructions to the patient, and writing skills are needed for recording and transmitting follow-up care instructions.

Occupational and patient safety: In occupational safety, oral communication and listening comprehension support the transmission of safety instructions and procedures. Writing skills are an essential part of documentation to monitor the safety of the work environment and the implementation of patient safety.

Ethical and responsible operations: Communication and language skills support ethical and appreciative patient encounters and promote responsible operations. The nurse's ability to hear and take into account the patient's needs, communicate clearly and record care processes carefully are all parts of ethical and responsible patient work.

Objective

student

- is able to apply the essential knowledge and skills required in the training environment in client/patient nursing
- master the key measures and diagnostic examinations required in the nursing of the client/patient in the training environment as part of the patient's overall care
- acts in a customer-oriented manner in nursing that maintains and promotes the health of the client/patient and their loved ones
- follow the ethical guidelines and principles of nursing
- acts as a responsible member of a multi-professional working group and community
- identify nursing development needs
- mastered working life skills
- is able to evaluate their expertise and develop their own operations
- use the Finnish language in professional communication situations in a patient-safe manner

Content

Contents
- The scope of the internship varies depending on the student's previous work experience.
- Students are individually assigned the required internship/s and their duration/s.
- A language-conscious approach is implemented during the training.
- The student must complete the required modules as exams or demonstrations before starting the internship.
- The student commits to developing his/her Finnish language skills and acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in Finnish working life.
- The nursing teacher and the Finnish language teacher guide the internship together as a couple, at the same time supporting the student, instructors and the work community in language and cultural awareness.
- The student prepares a language agreement before the start of the internship, in which they set the Finnish-language goals for the internship and go through the goals with the Finnish language teacher before the start of the internship. At the beginning of the internship, the student discusses the goal of the Finnish language with the instructor of the internship and completes the objectives of the language agreement.

Teaching methods

Workflow learning means learning directly alongside work. It happens in situations where the student does nursing duties and learns at the same time. Workflow learning allows the student to learn practical skills and develop their own competence. The student receives support from experienced professionals in the work community and learns to apply theoretical knowledge to real care situations.

Understand nursing processes and practices
Students learn how nursing progresses in practice and what different stages it involves.

Practicing Practical Skills
Students practice concrete skills, such as patient observation, medication delivery and patient guidance, safely and effectively.

Planning and organizing one's own work
With the help of Workflow learning, the student learns how to structure the tasks of the working day and how the nursing process progresses seamlessly.

Assessment and development of one's own competence
The student reflects, i.e. evaluates their own competence and identifies where they need more practice.

Interaction skills and collaboration
Students learn to work as part of a team and use their communication skills with patients and colleagues.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Reflective learning
The internship emphasizes reflection on one's own activities, in which the student evaluates his/her own competence, learning and practices. Reflection helps the student understand how their own practices can affect sustainable development, for example, the use of resources and the quality of care.

Inclusive and Collaborative Learning
Nurses work closely with other professionals, contributing to social sustainability. Inclusive learning refers to communal sharing of knowledge and exchange of experiences, allowing students to learn teamwork and understand the importance of community in maintaining well-being.

Simulation and case-based exercises
Simulation exercises and case-based tasks provide an opportunity to experience the effects of sustainability principles in practical situations. This allows students to practice, for example, economical use of resources and consideration of the environment in patient care without using actual resources.

Digital learning environments and distance learning
E-learning reduces the need to travel and the environmental burden, supporting ecological sustainability. In addition, digital solutions enable flexible learning and access to diverse learning materials, contributing to the student's holistic professional development.

Working Life-Based Learning and the Circular Economy
The work placement is structured so that students can apply what they have learned directly in the everyday life of nursing. Principles of circular economy, such as resource recycling and waste reduction, are particularly evident in nursing, where proper use of materials and waste management are essential.

Student workload

The training includes learning tasks before the start of the training, during the training and after the training. Learning tasks on the Itslearning platform.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1. Individual and appreciative encounter with patients
Accepted: The intern treats patients appreciatively and takes into account their individual needs. He/she is able to determine the patient's treatment needs and to draw up and implement an appropriate treatment plan. Practitioners follow language and communication guidelines when communicating with patients.
Abandoned: The intern does not demonstrate the ability to confront patients appreciatively or is unable to determine the individual needs of patients in order to establish a treatment plan.

2. Acting in a multi-professional working group
Accepted: The intern is active in a multi-professional working group, communicates clearly and follows instructions related to communication. He/she appreciates the expertise of other professional groups and cooperates in the interest of the patient.
Rejected: The trainee does not participate properly in the work of the working group or his or her communication skills do not match the level of the instructions, which negatively affects the work of the working group.

3. Implementation of drug therapy
Accepted: The practitioner masters the principles of safe medical care and carries out medical care correctly and in a carefully controlled environment.
Rejected: The trainee does not demonstrate the necessary competence in drug treatment, which may compromise patient safety.

4. Patient Guidance and Teaching Methods
Accepted: The practitioner guides the patient clearly and uses appropriate teaching methods. They follow the guidance guidelines and are able to adapt the guidance to the patient's needs.
Rejected: The practitioner is unable to guide the patient effectively or does not use appropriate methods, making it difficult for the patient to understand the treatment instructions.

5. Support for self-care and commitment to care
Accepted: The practitioner supports the patient's self-care and promotes the patient's commitment to care, clarifying the importance of self-care for the patient's well-being.
Rejected: The practitioner does not sufficiently support the patient's self-care or does not encourage the patient to commit to treatment.

6. Nursing Process and Structured Recording
Accepted: The practitioner understands the nursing process and makes a record of the structures, following the instructions related to the record level. He carefully and appropriately documents the different stages of treatment.
Rejected: There are gaps or errors in the trainee's record, which may compromise continuity of care and patient safety.

7. Rehabilitation and follow-up care
Accepted: The intern participates in planning and supporting the rehabilitation and follow-up care of the patient, taking into account the overall well-being of the patient.
Rejected: The intern does not participate sufficiently in rehabilitation or planning follow-up care, or his/her activities do not support the patient's recovery.

8. Occupational and patient safety
Accepted: The trainee follows the principles of occupational and patient safety in all situations and acts proactively to avoid potential risks.
Abandoned: An intern neglects safety instructions, which may compromise the safety of the patient or staff.

9. Ethical and responsible conduct
Accepted: The intern acts ethically and responsibly, adhering to professional values and ethical principles, and shows empathy and respect for patients.
Rejected: The practitioner does not act in accordance with ethical principles, which may undermine the patient's confidence or compromise the quality of care.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The internship is assessed within four weeks of its completion. The assessment focuses on the competence areas of the nurse and the implementation of patient safety. Internships are also assessed in different areas of Finnish language and communication: writing, reading comprehension, speaking and listening comprehension.

Further information

The guidance uses the SunHarkka application developed by Turku University of Applied Sciences.