Developing Nursing ExpertiseLaajuus (15 cr)

Objective

The student is capable of independent, evidence-based decision making as an expert of nursing in multiprofessional cooperation in the student’s chosen area of expertise in nursing. The student is able of critical self-assessment and critical assessment of his/her operational environment, as well as of developing these in accordance with ethical principles. The student plans, implements and assesses as well as develops their selected expertise in nursing in a client-focused way utilising their multiple expertise.

Content

Will be specified according to the chosen area of competence and in various social and health care environments and settings. Strengthening the nursing expertise in evidence based decision making, clinical and preventive nursing, multiprofessional practice, as well as the promotion of customer orientation and patient safety in the selected nursing expertise field.

Qualifications

The student demonstrates a command of knowledge, theory, key concepts and methods related to nursing and their application.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass (S):
Student:
Is capable of independent evidence-based decision making as an expert in his/her profession and recognises his/her responsibility and limitations
Utilises multiprofessional and multiactor networks, as well as those that cross organisation boundaries (in order to solve and assess the client’s problems and needs).
Understands the questions related to interface data between his/her profession and different sciences and professions. Is able to apply multidisciplinary information from the viewpoint of his/her own professional position and area of responsibility.
Critically assesses his/her actions, operational environment and field.
Is capable of creative, client-focused and ethical development of practice
Is able to supervise his/her own work as well as a team’s work.