Basics of clinical nursing (CLI01PS26HKI)

• microbiology
• the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• diseases caused by microbes
• prevention of infectious diseases in nursing
• prevention of highly contagious diseases
• implementing basic nursing in accordance with aseptic practices
• resource-based nursing
• observation and support of patients’ vital functions
• ergonomic working practices in nursing
• safe working environment

Students
• understand the principles of the prevention of infections and asepsis
• understand the importance of aseptic practices from the point of view of patient safety and are able to correctly follow aseptic practices
• are familiar with the most common and topical diseases caused by viruses and bacteria as well as their prevention in nursing
• know the principles of basic patient care and resource-based support
• understand the importance of observing patients’ vital functions
• know the principles of ergonomics
• understand the factors that contribute to a safe working environment for nursing staff
• know the governing legislation

Independent studies, classroom teaching

– Lectures (2); Basics of clinical nursing
– Recorded lectures; Infection control and aseptics
– Online exams in Diakle

Dutton, H., & Finch, J. (2018). Acute and critical care nursing at a glance. John Wiley & sons, Inc. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=5301751

Fordham-Clarke, C., & Curr, S. (2022). Clinical nursing skills at a glance. Wiley Blackwell.

MacGregor, H. (2016). Moving and handling patients at a glance. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. (As applicable. Available as an E-book in Diak Library)

National Nutrition Council and Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare (2023). Guidelines for nutritional care. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-408-048-4

NICE guidelines (2023): Hypertension in adults: Diagnosis and Management. National Institute of Health and Care Excellance. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136

Tamminen-Peter, L., Moilanen, A. & Fagerström, V. (2010). A Management Model for Physical Risks in the Care Work. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-261-069-0

European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (2019). Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers / Injuries: Quick Reference Guide. https://internationalguideline.com/2019

Environmental Health. Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. https://thl.fi/en/topics/environmental-health ;

Ekososiaalista tulevaisuutta rakentamassa. Dialogi. https://dialogi.diak.fi/teemanumerot/ekososiaalista-tulevaisuutta-rakentamassa/

Weston, D., Burgess, A., & Roberts, S. (2016). Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance. Wiley-Blackwell. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=7104305

Ross, S., & Furrows, S. (2014). Rapid infection control nursing. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/diak/detail.action?docID=1574603

Food Safety: https://food.ec.europa.eu/safety/biological-safety/food-hygiene/guidance-platform_en ;

Ruokavirasto: Hygiene passport test material www.ruokavirasto.fi/en

International Council of Nurses (2015). TB Guidelines for Nurses in the Care and Control of Tuberculosis and Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis

Filha ry. www.tuberkuloosi.fi/en

Lectures: 12 h
Self study: 53 h
Online exams: 16 h

To pass the course:

– Active participation in lectures according to Diak Degree regulation §15
– Passed evaluation of the online exams in Diakle

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