Intensive Care in Theory and Practice I
9.0 ECTS creditsThe course integrates Nursing, 4 ECTS cr, and Medical Science, 5 ECTS cr.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, a clinical placement and seminars. Students study individually and attend on-campus meetings. The course is partly net-based and various information and communication techniques are used. All instruction is based on science 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 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. In addition, students learn to assess the need for treatment and develop the ability to perform treatments as well as handle medico-technical equipment and digital aids. Keeping a medical record in line with nursing procedures is applied.
Through reflections together with their supervisor, students integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge required to develop professional independence. Students also apply their pedagogical knowledge and a person-centred approach in meetings with patients, next-of-kin, and other professional groups and reflect on ethical considerations based on concepts such as human rights and equality. This includes paying attention to the specific need for information that children who are next-of-kin may have, and to be observant of signs of domestic abuse.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, a clinical placement and seminars. Students study individually and attend on-campus meetings. The course is partly net-based and various information and communication techniques are used. All instruction is based on science 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 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. In addition, students learn to assess the need for treatment and develop the ability to perform treatments as well as handle medico-technical equipment and digital aids. Keeping a medical record in line with nursing procedures is applied.
Through reflections together with their supervisor, students integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge required to develop professional independence. Students also apply their pedagogical knowledge and a person-centred approach in meetings with patients, next-of-kin, and other professional groups and reflect on ethical considerations based on concepts such as human rights and equality. This includes paying attention to the specific need for information that children who are 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 Specialist Nursing programme with a specialisation in intensive care plus upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 and English 6 or A, 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.
This course is included in the following programme
- Nursing Specialisation: Intensive Care (studied during year 1)