Intensive Care in Theory and Practice
18.0 ECTS creditsThe course integrates Nursing, 8 ECTS credits and Medical Science, 10 ECTS credits.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, practical placement and seminar. Students study individually and attend on-campus meetings. The course is partly net-based and various information and commmunication techniques are used. All instruction is based on field research and evidence-based knowledge. Students' independence is emphasised during the clinical placement. Attendance at the clinical placement is mandatory. The course is offered as full-time study.
During the clinical placement, students develop their professional skills and approach to the role of the intensive care nurse as a nurse leader. They train their ability to understand the meaning of showing respect for patients' dignity, integrity and autonomy. Specifically, students develop skills in nursing patients with vital organ failure/s and in psychological states in terms of the procedures of the nursing process so that the patient can experience well being, comfort and safety as well as their ability to nurse terminal patients. In addition, students learn to assess independently the need of the medico-technical equipment required in such cases and how to use them. Keeping a medical record in line with nursing procedures is practised. The importance of the intensive nurse's patient-related leadership and role in the intra- and inter-professional team is studied.
Students reflect on quality and patient safety assurance and study it in terms of its impact on intensive care in a sustaianability perspective. Different questionnaires/assessment instruments are reviewed and applied in regard to patient and safety assurance. Through reflections together with their supervisor, students integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge required to attain professional independence. Students also apply their pedagogical knowledge in the meetings with patients and next-of-kin and reflect on ethical issues, core values, communication and professional knowledge, and diversity aspects. This includes paying attention to the specific need of information that children and next-of-kin may have, and to be observant of signs of domestic abuse.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, practical placement and seminar. Students study individually and attend on-campus meetings. The course is partly net-based and various information and commmunication techniques are used. All instruction is based on field research and evidence-based knowledge. Students' independence is emphasised during the clinical placement. Attendance at the clinical placement is mandatory. The course is offered as full-time study.
During the clinical placement, students develop their professional skills and approach to the role of the intensive care nurse as a nurse leader. They train their ability to understand the meaning of showing respect for patients' dignity, integrity and autonomy. Specifically, students develop skills in nursing patients with vital organ failure/s and in psychological states in terms of the procedures of the nursing process so that the patient can experience well being, comfort and safety as well as their ability to nurse terminal patients. In addition, students learn to assess independently the need of the medico-technical equipment required in such cases and how to use them. Keeping a medical record in line with nursing procedures is practised. The importance of the intensive nurse's patient-related leadership and role in the intra- and inter-professional team is studied.
Students reflect on quality and patient safety assurance and study it in terms of its impact on intensive care in a sustaianability perspective. Different questionnaires/assessment instruments are reviewed and applied in regard to patient and safety assurance. Through reflections together with their supervisor, students integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge required to attain professional independence. Students also apply their pedagogical knowledge in the meetings with patients and next-of-kin and reflect on ethical issues, core values, communication and professional knowledge, and diversity aspects. This includes paying attention to the specific need of information that children and next-of-kin may have, and to be observant of signs of domestic abuse.
Progressive specialisation:
A1F (has second‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements
Admission to the intensive care specialist nursing programme and completed course Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 12 ECTS cr and attendance of the course Profession of Intensive Care Nursing 15 ECTS cr, or equivalent. Upper secondary level Swedish 3 or B, or Swedish as a Second Language 3 or B, and English 6 or B, or equivalent.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
Course code:
KMA503
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.