SYP222D Clinical studies surgery - Acute, chronic and critical disease

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Nursing, Adapted for Distance Learning

Teaching language

Norwegian.

Prerequisites

• SY-120 Foundations of nursing

• SY-121 Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry

• SY-123 Drug calculations

• SYP120 Clinical studies in basic nursing 

Course contents

• First aid training

• Simulation practice

• Clinical studies in specialist or municipal health services

Learning outcomes

The student:

Knowledge

• demonstrates knowledge about nursing care for people who are acutely, critically and/or chronically ill

• demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and registration of nonconformities

Skills

• is able to provide nursing care to acutely, critically and / or chronically ill people

• is able to contribute to safe transfer to ensure good patient care

• is able to take care of and follow up on prescribed medical treatment, including sound drug handling, in collaboration with the patient and relatives

• is able to communicate with people with acute, critical and / or chronic illness, as well as their relatives, and adapt communication with regard to possible crisis reactions, linguistic and cultural backgrounds

General competence

• is able to master relevant mapping, assessment, documentation and communication tools in nursing practice

• is able to master relevant medical, technical equipment

• is able to identify and reflect on current ethical challenges

• is able to use relevant technology and digital solutions to support patients and relatives, resources, coping opportunities and user participation

• is able to participate in interdisciplinary and interprofessional interaction to ensure good patient care

• is able to apply knowledge to look after children as relatives

• is able to apply knowledge about health-promoting and preventive measures

Teaching methods

Simulation practices - clinical scenarios

Supervised practical studies

Compulsory attendance (90%). The scope of work in the course is estimated to 405 hours.

See more information about teaching and learning forms in the students' learning support system Canvas

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam consists of 9 weeks supervised practice, with 1 week simulation practice and 8 weeks clinical practice. There is a requirement of 90% attendance for simulation practice and clinical practice combined.

Participation in group meetings, written work and oral presentations must be approved in order for the practice to be assessed to pass.

Assessment expression: Pass / fail

A form for assessing practical studies is available in the student learning support system Canvas.