Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Patient

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Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Patient (5 cr)

Code: SH10072-3005

General information

Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 25.05.2025

Timing

03.02.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages

Finnish

Seats

5 - 150

Degree programmes

Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

Anu Kinnunen
Tanja Hirvonen

Teacher in charge

Anu Kinnunen

Scheduling groups

Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

TOP24_25
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
KAKK25KE
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2025
KAKK25
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025

Small groups

Open UAS students and RIPA
Degree students

Objective

You understand the principles of nursing care for a critically ill patient based on legislation, values and ethical principles.
You understand pathophysiological processes related to critical illness.
You understand the treatment path of a critically ill patient.
You recognize serious disorders of vital functions.
You understand the importance of a multiprofessional team in critical care practice.
You know the some of the basic equipment used in critical care nursing.

Content

Basics of nursing care for critically ill patients
Basic critical care nursing in intensive care units and surveillance wards.
Nursing practice of a patient with respiratory failure
Nursing practice of a patient with circulatory failure
Nursing practice of a patient with consciousness disorders.

Location and time

Continuously open online.

Materials

Moodle's material, includes the online lectures of an emergency physician on the Claned platform. Additional material suggestions in Moodle.

Teaching methods

The online course includes Moodle content, online lectures and midterm tests. A study course to be completed independently.

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Test exams at the end of the sections in Moodle.

Study Guide