Advanced nursing: Breastfeeding and complicated situations

Instruction is in the form of lectures, seminars, role play and assignments. All instruction is imbued with the scientific and evidence-based knowledge in the area. There are on-campus meetings in Karlstad and Örebro. The course is partly net-based and ICT tools are used

The course comprises five learning outcomes in which nursing (5.0 ECTS cr) and medical science (2,5 ECTS cr) are integrated. The course includes nursing in complicated breast-feeding situations.

Knowledge of the physiological and anatomical aspects of the female breast and the composition and environmental effect of breast milk is enhanced on the basis of current research in nursing and medical science. Practical exercises in conveying knowledge to parents individually or in groups are included. On the basis of theory and the students' own experiences, the nursing role in relation to the infant and family is studied. Attachment theory with an emphasis on child and parents is also treated.

Students enhance their knowledge of cultural aspects of breast-feeding and family relations and the issue of sexualisation. There is also a focus on the specialist nurse's role in relation to mother and infant in complex breast-feeding situations that require advanced nursing interventions. Students practise assessing needs and planning interventions in breast-feeding situation that are experienced as complex and advanced.

Progressive specialisation: A1F (has second‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: Employer selected students with Swedish nursing licence and specialist nursing qualifications at master level in relevant area

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.