Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Bachelor of Health Care, Public Health Nurse 25K, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 21.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Sini Hämäläinen
- Mia Blomqvist
Scheduling groups
- Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Welcome to study public health nursing (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Joint event (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tutor lesson (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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Small groups
- Lectures
- Welcome to study public health nursing
- Joint event
- Tutor lesson
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- plan their own learning (personal study plan PSP) and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
- recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further, and to plan their career path accordingly
- act as a group member
- operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- understand their own field of study and its future competency needs
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact teaching lectures
Online studying
Group works
Individual assignments
Timing and attendance
Compulsory attendance during the course is required
Developing professional competence course starts with the Orientation Week.
After the orientation week, course activities will be organized according to the course timetable.
Learning material and recommended literature
To be given separately during the course
Student time use and work load
Developing professional competence is a 3 ECTS course.
1 ECTS is 27 hours of student work.
Contents
This course will introduce the student:
• how to plan their own learning and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
• how to identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
• ability to recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their career path observing them
• how to act as a group member
• how to operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
• knowledge of their own field of studies and its future skills
• how to give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
• knowledge of working life in Finland
Assessment criteria
The course is passed when
the student has actively participated in the course activity and done all the assignments according to schedule
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Failed (0)
The student has not actively participated in the course activity and done all the assignments in sufficient level (approved grade) according to schedule
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The course is passed when
the student has actively participated in the course activity and done all the assignments according to schedule. Approved grade means at least grade 3 in 0-5 grading.
The student has not actively participated in the course activity and done all the assignments in sufficient level (approved grade) according to schedule
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 55
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Matti Mäkelä
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitukset A (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset B (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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Small groups
- Practice 1
- Practice 2
Learning outcomes
Proficiency level: B2
The student is able to
- identify the characteristics of academic texts and to apply academic conventions to their writing
- demonstrate critical thinking and find, evaluate and use information effectively
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- function collaboratively in contemporary working environments in English.
Implementation and methods of teaching
On-campus lessons, group work, individual assignments, peer and self-assessment. Blended learning: studies in class and independently online.
Timing and attendance
Spring term of 2025. Scheduled weekly classes on campus and online studies.
Learning material and recommended literature
Study materials are provided by the teacher via Moodle.
Required: LAB Thesis Guidebook, chapters 6 & 7 (i.e., referencing mechanics), available at elab.lab.fi
Alternative completion methods
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To be discussed with the teacher.
Learning environment
Blended learning: in-class and online (Moodle, possibly Zoom/Teams depending on circumstances, other digital platforms as needed)
Student time use and work load
Estimated student workload is 135 h during the 5-credit course, including reading, coursework, and lectures or other scheduled meetings.
Contents
About 2 ECTS is focused on academic practices, especially academic writing, and about 3 ECTS is focused on other professional communication practices and skills, both written and spoken.
- general principles of academic writing, including style, text structure, and referencing mechanics
- generic and context-specific guidelines for academic and professional writing
- various written and oral communication situations in professional studies and the working life
- key terminology and concepts in the students' field of study.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Strong English skills recommended. The course is taught at skills level CEFR B2. If you feel you are not yet at B2 level, please prepare for the course with independent language practice. We will not review English grammar on the course.
Assessment criteria
Continuous evaluation: regular attendance (75%) and active participation in lectures and in-class exercises. Successful completion of written and spoken assignments and tests by given deadlines. Students are assessed individually on a scale of 5-0.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student has failed to meet the set course requirements.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style vaguely appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts minimally with participants. Performance meets few of the set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a vaguely consistent manner. Delivery is minimally structured. Linguistic performance is minimally accurate and appropriate to the context. Pauses are rather long and at times pronunciation hinders comprehension.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure. The text is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: In most cases the student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts with participants. Performance meets most set expectations of given assignment. The student speaks in a consistent manner. Delivery is structured. Linguistic performance is somewhat accurate and appropriate to the context, although short pauses and hesitations may occur.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Writing in varied professional contexts: The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse, and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure. The text is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to context.
Speaking in varied professional contexts: The student speaks in a style appropriate to the assignment. Student interacts fluently and competently. Performance meets all set expectations of given assignments. The student speaks in a clear, concise, and consistent manner. Delivery is well-structured, intentional. Linguistic performance is accurate, appropriate to the context, and speech tempo is natural.
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 11.05.2025
Timing
10.02.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Tiia Rask
- Kati Nirkko
Groups
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Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain the organization of the social and health service system and describe the client's position in the social and health service system
- describe the values and ethical principles in their field as well as the key regulations governing operations
- describe the principles of evidence-based information and action
- identify factors of well-being and functioning at an individual and community level
Implementation and methods of teaching
The course is completed entirely online, a total of 3 credits.
It is a completely independent online course that directly evaluates the returned tests/final exam.
Timing and attendance
The course is open: 10.2.2025 - 25.5.2025, online learning in Moodle
Learning material and recommended literature
The study material is informed in the course.
Alternative completion methods
Independent Online work.
Learning environment
Online working.
Student time use and work load
The course is 3 credits, and this means 81 hours of online learning for the student. The course has sections, each of which has its own tests. The student can progress one section at a time, once he has successfully completed the tests of the sections.
After all the sections, there is a final exam based on the content of the entire course, which must be completed successfully in order for the course to be approved.
The course requires the student to work independently: getting to know the materials in order to complete the tasks.
Contents
Contents:
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge about social and health care service systems. Student perceives the control system for social and health care and rehabilitation and is familiar to its key legal regulation and principles of function.
Learning outcomes of the course unit:
- explain the organization of the social and health service system and describe the client's position in the social and health service system
- describe the values and ethical principles in their field as well as the key regulations governing operations
- describe the principles of evidence-based information and action
- identify factors of well-being and functioning at an individual and community level
Assessment criteria
Passed/Failed
Acceptance of the course requires independent information search, online study and
approved completion of the sections of the study course and the final exam.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Passed / Failed
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
03.03.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Eeva Tuomenoksa
- Katja Kylliäinen
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HLPRPHN25KBachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse 25K Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Info 1
- Lecture 1
- Seminar 1
- Exam 1
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Practice R 3
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the scientific basis, values, ethical principles and guidelines of nursing
- identify different client groups in nursing
- describe the starting points and principles of customer guidance
- list data protection and security requirements and social legislation for social and health care
- explain the main principles of social and health documentation and plan the nursing process
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures, online workshops, independent studies
Learning material and recommended literature
Books:
Blomqvist M., Rummukainen T., Sainio T., Simola T. & Tyrisevä-Ryösö M. Hoitotyön perusosaaminen. 2022. Sanoma Pro Oy Digital book available with English translation program
Bunker Rosdahl, C. & Kowalski, M. T. (2017) Textbook of Basic Nursing 11th ed. Wolters Kluwer
Bastable, S. B. (2016) Essentials of Patient Education 2nd Ed. or newer (ebook available in library)
Weston, D., Burgess, A. & Roberts, S. (2017) Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance
Sandars, J. & Cook, G. (2007) ABC of Patient Safety, BMJ Books
Vincent, C. (2010) Patient Safety, Wiley & Sons (ebook available in library)
Waterson, P. (2018) Patient Safety Culture: Theory, Methods and Application (ebook available in library)
Alli, B. O. (2008 or newer) Fundamental Principles of Occupational Health and Safety, ILO
Other given material
Alternative completion methods
Students with Finnish/European practical nurse degree can prove their knowledge by RPL process in a form of exam. Separate enrollment for exam required.
Exam retakes
Resit exams in Exam facilities.
Learning environment
Contact learning at campus
Digital learning environment
Student time use and work load
1 ects equals 27 hours of work, altogether 5 ects = 135 hours
Contents
Principles of nursing, values, ethical principles and guidelines
Sustainable development
Different client groups in nursing
Principles of client education
The secrecy and non-disclosure requirements
Client with memory disease
The essential principles of nursing process and documentation
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisites
Assessment criteria
The numeral course grade consists of exam grade.
Participating in seminars is mandatory for approved course.
All assignments need to approved.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Exam failed and/or other parts of the course not approved (assignments and seminar participation).
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student can name the principles, values and ethical guidelines of nursing
The student is able to recognize different client groups in nursing
The student is able to describe the principles of client education
The student can name the requirements of secrecy and disclosure
The student is able to describe the essential principles of nursing process and documentation
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- can implement the principles, values and ethical guidelines of nursing
- is able to understand the meaning of different client groups in nursing
- is able to describe and implement the principles of client education
- can utilize the requirements of secrecy and disclosure
- is able to understand the essential principles of nursing process and documentation
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- can name, implement and assess the principles, values and ethical guidelines of nursing
- is able to assess the meaning different client groups in nursing
- is able to plan, implement and assess the principles of client education
- can interpret the requirements of secrecy and disclosure
- is able to manage the essential principles of nursing process and documentation
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Sini Hämäläinen
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Anatomy and physiology, part 1 lectures 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anatomy and physiology, part 2 lectures 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- First aid and clinical examination lectures 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anatomy and physiology, part 1 exam 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anatomy and physiology, part 2 exam 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- First aid and clinical examination 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- First aid and clinical examination 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- First aid and clinical examination 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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Small groups
- Anatomy and physiology, part 1 lectures 1
- Anatomy and physiology, part 2 lectures 1
- First aid and clinical examination lectures 1
- Anatomy and physiology, part 1 exam 1
- Anatomy and physiology, part 2 exam 1
- First aid and clinical examination 1
- First aid and clinical examination 2
- First aid and clinical examination 3
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify and explain the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body
- examine a patient using basic nursing skills
- give first aid
Implementation and methods of teaching
Course consists of key lectures and learning assignments, group assignments, practical training of clinical skills and final exams.
Timing and attendance
Contact teaching and practical training sessions on spring semester 2025.
Learning material and recommended literature
Anatomy and physiology
-Principles of human anatomy and physiology, Gerald J Tortora and Bryan H Derrickson or equivalent text book.
-Lecture materials and pre-lecture assignments in Moodle
Examination of a patient and first aid:
Books:
Blomqvist M., Rummukainen T., Sainio T., Simola T. & Tyrisevä-Ryösö M. Hoitotyön perusosaaminen. 2022. Sanoma Pro Oy
- Learning material in Moodle
- Pre Tasks regarding practice lessons
- - First Aid instructions (UK)
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid
Exam retakes
See course's timetable in TimeEdit ja resit exams in Exam.
Contents
Learning objectives:
Anatomy and physiology
-Student can recognize and explain phenomenon and structures of a human body and understands mechanisms of abnormal physiological function.
Examination of a patient:
-Student learns how to assess patient`s condition by using the ABCDE- approach.
First aid:
-Student learns how to act in different first aid situations
Contents:
Anatomy and physiology
-Structure of human body and function in cell, tissue, organ and organ system levels.
-- Principals of medical biochemistry
-- Anatomical terminology
-- Cell membrane
-- Structure of nervous tissue, resting membrane potential and action potential, synapses
-- Blood and lymfa structures
-- Heart and circulatory system
-- Respiratory system digestion
-- Urinary discretion
-- Fluid balance and acid-base balance
-- Digestion
-- Immune system
-- Joints and cervical spine
-- Concepts of nervous system structure, spinal structures, brain
-- Higher brain functions
-- Autonomic nervous system
Examination of a patient and first aid:
- ABCDE-approach
- CPR
- Using the AED-device
- Unconscious patient
- Anaphylaxia
- Patient in a shock
- Trauma first aid
- Cardiac infarctation
Assessment criteria
Anatomy and physiology:
- Evaluation consists of two final exams and smaller assignments. In order to pass the exams student must gain 50 % of each exam's maximum points.
Examination of a patient and first aid:
- Participation in lectures and first aid training sessions
- Returning the Pre Tasks related to practice lessons
-Accepted grade from first aid exams
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Student fails the exams and/or does not participate to the mandatory practical skills training sessions.
Student does not submit required pre tasks concerning the first aid practice lessons.
Content of the pre tasks are insufficient or false.
Inability to perform first aid procedures in practical sessions.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Anatomy and physiology:
- The students names human anatomical structures in english and latin but fails to use medical and nursing terminology in a consistent manner. Student recognizes main concepts of medical biochemistry but fails to discover the significance to cellular or organ function in detail. Student is able to classify the anatomical structures and basic physiology of organs and organ systems but is not able to conclude finer differences in normal and abnormal function in detail.
Examination and first aid:
- Student knows the basic methods of first aid and examination, but does not know how to apply theory in practice.
-Student knows the basics of patient examination, but does not know how to apply it in to practice.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Anatomy and physiology:
- The students recognizes human anatomical structures and names them in english and in latin using understandable medical and nursing terminology. Students recognizes concepts of medical biochemistry and can reason the meaning of medical biochemistry in physiology. Student classifies human structures and functions from cellular level to organ level and is able to relate the normal anatomical structures and physiology from pathological structures and pathophysiology.
Examination and first aid:
- The student recognizes basic first aid situations and in some form manages to apply theory to practice.
- The student knows the basics of patient examination and knows how to apply it into practice some way.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Anatomy and physiology:
- The students recognizes human anatomical structures and names them in english and in latin using appropriate medical and nursing terminology fluently. Student can reason the medical biochemistry and physiology from cellular components of the tissue to the level of organs and organ systems. The student correlates the differences in structure or function between normal and abnormal anatomy or physiology and estimates how pathological physiology affects patient well-being.
Examination and first aid:
- Student knows the basics of patient examination and is able to apply those findings into practice.
- Student can apply learned first aid skills into practice in a right way.
- Student shows knowledge between physiology and practice.
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.04.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Taru Simpura
- Heidi Väisänen
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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Small groups
- Info
- Lecture
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Practice R 3
- Practice R 4
- Seminar
Learning outcomes
The student identifies their own values and prejudices and understands their impact on nursing practice when interacting with clients.
The student understands the essential ethical principles of nursing, recognizes ethical dilemmas, and can resolve them using critical thinking and ethical guidelines.
The student understands the principles of culturally sensitive and trust-building nursing when working with diverse client groups, including the key concepts related to culture.
The student applies cultural knowledge in their practice and considers cultural backgrounds and needs in the planning and implementation of care.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
11.08.2025 - 21.09.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Outi Pöyhönen
- Eeva Tuomenoksa
- Katja Kylliäinen
- Tiina Simola
- Annakaisa Loiri
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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Small groups
- Lecture
- Practice 1
- Info 1
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Seminar 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- implement basic clinical nursing skills and interpret basic organ functions in a customer-oriented manner
- work ergonomically and follow occupational safety instructions in nursing
- describe the basics of microbiology and the principles of infection control
- explain the principles of patient safety
- calculate the dosages of drugs used in pharmacotherapy and understand their responsibility for the correctness of the calculations
Implementation and methods of teaching
Teaching methods:
Workshops, lectures and sessions, preliminary assignments before practical sessions, independent studies, exams, discussions
Timing and attendance
In practical sessions (ergonomics, aseptics and infection control, nursing care) mandatory participation
Medical calculation lectures and practical sessions are not mandatory (but the exam has to be approved)
Learning material and recommended literature
Books:
Blomqvist M., Rummukainen T., Sainio T., Simola T. & Tyrisevä-Ryösö M. Hoitotyön perusosaaminen. 2022. Sanoma Pro Oy.
Weston, D., Burgess, A. & Roberts, S. (2017) Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance Wiley Blackwell
Bunker Rosdahl, C. & Kowalski, M. T. (2017) Textbook of Basic Nursing 11th ed. Wolters Kluwer
Relevant Care Guidelines (Käypä Hoito, Research Foundation Finland)
WHO Sustainable Development Goals (online material)
Other given material
Bring your own device to practical sessions
Alternative completion methods
Students (also open university students) with Finnish /European practical nurse degree can prove their knowledge by completing a skill test (3,5 ects/5ects). Separate enrollment required. Microbiology (0,5 ects) and medical calculations (1 ect) cannot be completed with a skill test.
Exam retakes
Clinical nursing interventions:
Nursing:
Average of at least 1 from all exams is required for passing the course. Resit exam /Upgrade exam in Exam facilities.
Medical calculations: In Exam facilities
Microbiology exam: Independent studies and exam in Exam facilities.
Learning environment
Practical sessions on campus
Moodle
Exam facilities
Medical calculations: contact teaching on campus and online
Student time use and work load
1 ect = 27 hours of work
Nursing: 3,5 ects = 95 hours of work (contact teaching and independent studies)
Microbiology: 0,5 ects = 14 hours of independent studies
Medication calculation: 1 ects = 27 hours of work
Contents
Course content:
Aseptics and infection control
Sustainable development
Nutrition
Ergonomics
Basic nursing skills (Activities of daily living)
Patient observation, ABCDE protocol
Nursing care of a dying patient
Medical calculations
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Principles of nursing
Assessment criteria
The course numeral grade (excluding microbiology and medical calculations ) consists of average grade of nursing exams. There are 5 exams in the course which are evaluated 0-5. The average grade needs to at least 1 in order to pass the course. If the average grade is below 1, the student will do a resit exam which includes questions from all nursing topics of the course.
Preliminary assignments are graded passed/to be complemented/failed and they need to be passed.
In addition, the following parts needed to be approved:
Medical calculations: Approved/Failed, Approved grade requires 100% right in exam
Microbiology: Approved/Failed, Approved grade requires the minimum of 50% right in the exam
The whole course is evaluated and credits given from the course only after all the above mentioned criteria are met (nursing, medical calculations, microbiology)
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The student has not participated in all workshops and or has not passed the exams
The student has not passed medical calculations and/or microbiology exam.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to recognise, name or use:
- The actions included in the ABCDE protocol their implementation
- The principles of aseptics
- The principles of customer and patient safety and occupational safety
- The principles of microbiology and infection control
- Some safe methods for patient transportation and the aids used in it
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to understand, explain and implement:
- The actions included in the ABCDE protocol their implementation
- The principles of aseptics
- The principles of customer and patient safety and occupational safety
- The principles of microbiology and infection control
- Some safe methods for patient transportation and the aids used in it
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to implement, apply and compare:
- The actions included in the ABCDE protocol their implementation
- The principles of aseptics
- The principles of customer and patient safety and occupational safety
- The principles of microbiology and infection control
- Some safe methods for patient transportation and the aids used in it
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
22.09.2025 - 09.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Eeva Tuomenoksa
- Katja Kylliäinen
Groups
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Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- act in accordance with the ethical and sustainable principles of nursing
- implement professional interaction in customer-oriented nursing
- implement basic nursing skills in promoting the client's health
- assess the client's state of health and plan client-oriented nursing work
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
10.11.2025 - 22.02.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Eeva Tuomenoksa
- Nina Hietaranta
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 Diabetic patient (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 2 Patient with kidney disease (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 3 Patient with arterial disease (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 4 Hypertensive and cardiac patient (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 5 Patient with hip surgery (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 6 Patient with breast cancer (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 7 Patient with intestinal disease (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 8 Patient with cerebrovascular accident (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 9 Respiratory patient (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 10 Patient with palliative and end of life care (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 1. Harjoitus R 1 Patient monitoring / ABCDE / NEWS / ECG (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 1. Harjoitus R 2 Patient monitoring / ABCDE / NEWS / ECG (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 1. Harjoitus R 3 Patient monitoring / ABCDE / NEWS / ECG (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 2. Harjoitus R 1 Infusions (preparation, three-way-taps, venous blood sampling) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 2. Harjoitus R 2 Infusions (preparation, three-way-taps, venous blood sampling) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 2. Harjoitus R 3 Infusions (preparation, three-way-taps, venous blood sampling) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 3. Harjoitus R 1 Perfusor pump, fluids/concentrations for infusion, peripheral cannulation, sterile table (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 3. Harjoitus R 2 Perfusor pump, fluids/concentrations for infusion, peripheral cannulation, sterile table (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 3. Harjoitus R 3 Perfusor pump, fluids/concentrations for infusion, peripheral cannulation, sterile table (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 4. Harjoitus R 1 Sterile/aceptic working manners, surgical site disinfection, sterile wound care (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 4. Harjoitus R 2 Sterile/aceptic working manners, surgical site disinfection, sterile wound care (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 4. Harjoitus R 3 Sterile/aceptic working manners, surgical site disinfection, sterile wound care (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 5. Harjoitus R 1 Adult hospital resuscitation training (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 5. Harjoitus R 2 Adult hospital resuscitation training (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 5. Harjoitus R 3 Adult hospital resuscitation training (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 Medical nursing and palliative competence exam (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 2 Medical nursing and palliative competence exam (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Näyttö 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HLPRPHN25KBachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse 25K Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Info 1
- Seminar 1 Diabetic patient
- Seminar 2 Patient with kidney disease
- Seminar 3 Patient with arterial disease
- Seminar 4 Hypertensive and cardiac patient
- Seminar 5 Patient with hip surgery
- Seminar 6 Patient with breast cancer
- Seminar 7 Patient with intestinal disease
- Seminar 8 Patient with cerebrovascular accident
- Seminar 9 Respiratory patient
- Seminar 10 Patient with palliative and end of life care
- 1. Practice R 1 Patient monitoring / ABCDE / NEWS / ECG
- 1. Practice R 2 Patient monitoring / ABCDE / NEWS / ECG
- 1. Practice R 3 Patient monitoring / ABCDE / NEWS / ECG
- 2. Practice R 1 Infusions (preparation, three-way-taps, venous blood sampling)
- 2. Practice R 2 Infusions (preparation, three-way-taps, venous blood sampling)
- 2. Practice R 3 Infusions (preparation, three-way-taps, venous blood sampling)
- 3. Practice R 1 Perfusor pump, fluids/concentrations for infusion, peripheral cannulation, sterile table
- 3. Practice R 2 Perfusor pump, fluids/concentrations for infusion, peripheral cannulation, sterile table
- 3. Practice R 3 Perfusor pump, fluids/concentrations for infusion, peripheral cannulation, sterile table
- 4. Practice R 1 Sterile/aceptic working manners, surgical site disinfection, sterile wound care
- 4. Practice R 2 Sterile/aceptic working manners, surgical site disinfection, sterile wound care
- 4. Practice R 3 Sterile/aceptic working manners, surgical site disinfection, sterile wound care
- 5. Practice R 1 Adult hospital resuscitation training
- 5. Practice R 2 Adult hospital resuscitation training
- 5. Practice R 3 Adult hospital resuscitation training
- Exam 1 Medical nursing and palliative competence exam
- Exam 2 Medical nursing and palliative competence exam
- Surgical nursing skills test 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- define primary treatment paths and processes of a medical-surgical and perioperative client
- assess the treatment needs of a medical-surgical client and implement key nursing measures
- apply knowledge of the primary medical-surgical diseases in nursing care
- apply knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in medical-surgical nursing care and safe pharmacology
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact teaching at campus
Flipped working in small groups
Seminars
Practical classes
Medical-surgical nursing care intermediate exams (1-5) in Exam
Palliative and end-of-life care Exam
Medical nursing 4 ects, Surgical nursing 3 ects, Anatomy-Physiology-Pharmacology (integrated in nursing studies) and Internal medicine and surgery (independent studies in Medical studies Moodle) 2 ects
Timing and attendance
Spring 03.02.2025 - 25.05.2025
Contact teaching
Practical lessons 100 % mandatory attendance
Seminars 80% mandatory attendance
Learning material and recommended literature
Suggested literature:
Hinkle J.& Cheever K. 2018. Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Brunner & Suddarth´s 14th Edition.
Anatomy and Physiology book:
Principles of human anatomy and physiology, Gerald J Tortora and Bryan H Derrickson
Pharmacology book:
Rang & Dale's Pharmacology 2019 9th edition
Käypä-hoito / JBI care guidelines
Current studies, research articles and other relevant study material
Exam retakes
Medical-surgical nursing care intermediate exams (1-5) in Exam.
Digicampus exams and skill tests according to separate instructions.
Medical studies on internal medicine and surgery on Moodle.
Learning environment
Course's Moodle and Medical studies Moodle.
Contact teaching at campus
Student time use and work load
Medical-surgical nursing care 10 of equals 270 h of studying.
Pharmacotherapy-course must participated parallel with Medical-surgical nursing care.
Contents
Medical-surgical nursing process
Diabetic patient
Patient with respiratory disease
Kidney failure patient
Neurological patient
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Coronary disease Patient
Heart failure patient
Hypertensive patient
Cancer patient
Orthopedic patient
Patient with gastroenterology disease
Relevant anatomy, physiology, pharmacology included into nursing care of these patient groups.
Medical studies on internal medicine and surgery as independent studies in Moodle.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisites:
Principles of nursing
Clinical nursing interventions
Basics of anatomy and physiology
Please note:
Digicampus exam of Medical nursing competence and surgical and perioperative nursing skill test are done at the end of this course entity.
Assessment criteria
Seminars accepted/failed, for more detailed information see course's Moodle.
Medical surgical nursing care partial exams (1-5) grade
Palliative and end-of-life care exam grade 1-5
Medical studies accepted/failed
Final course grade is counted the average of all above mentioned grades.
All parts of the course must be completed before completion of course.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Student fails to pass some of the required exams and assignments
Student does not participate to seminars or practical lessons
Student fails to work as a group member in seminar group work
Student fails to complete medical studies
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student can
-define key elements of different stages of medical-surgical nursing care process and path.
-understand needs of medical-surgical patient care and implement necessary nursing procedures
-describe most common medical-surgical diseases in nursing process
-understand meaning of pathophysiology and pharmacology in medical-surgical nursing care and implementation of planning, execution and evaluation of pharmacotherapy
-complete medical studies
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student can
-evaluate key elements of different stages of medical-surgical nursing need of care, process and path
-implement knowledge of most common medical-surgical diseases in nursing care
-implement knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in medical-surgical nursing care and in planning, implementing and evaluation of pharmacotherapy
-complete medical studies
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student can
--evaluate key elements of different stages of medical-surgical nursing care process and path implementing evidence based nursing
-implement knowledge of most common medical-surgical diseases in nursing care and evaluate effectiveness of practiced care
-Implement knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in medical-surgical nursing care and implementation of planning, implementing and evaluation of pharmacotherapy
-complete medical studies
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
10.11.2025 - 21.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Titta Sainio
- Pauliina Huovila
- Marjut Louhelainen
- Meeri Heino
Scheduling groups
- Farmakologian luennot 1 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Medication care lecture 1 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Medication care lecture 2 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Farmakologian tentti 1 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Basic clinical nursing competence exam (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminar Group 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminar Group 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Practical training Group 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Practical training Group 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Practical training Group 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HLPRPHN25KBachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse 25K Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Pharmacology lectures 1
- Medication care lecture 1
- Medication care lecture 2
- Pharmacology exam 1
- Basic clinical nursing competence exam
- Info 1
- Seminar Group 2
- Seminar Group 1
- Practical training Group 1
- Practical training Group 2
- Practical training Group 3
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- identify the legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse in pharmacotherapy
- carry out pharmacological treatment safely and evaluate the effect of pharmacological treatment
- list the pharmacological mechanisms of action, disadvantages and contraindications of medicines used to treat the most common diseases
- justify the choice of the medicinal product in terms of drug properties, drug interactions and compliance
- guide the client in the implementation of medication
Implementation and methods of teaching
Course consists of two independent sections, Pharmacological therapy 2 ECTS and Pharmacology 3 ECTS.
Medication care teaching:
Lectures, workshops, practical lectures, simulations and exam in a Moodle and Digicampus.
Pharmacology teaching:
Contact lectures, practical lectures, final exam
Timing and attendance
Medication care: mandatory attendance on workshop-lessons, practical lessons and simulation lessons.
Pharmacology: no mandatory attendance
Learning material and recommended literature
Pharmacology and Medication care:
Materials on Moodle
Rang and Dale's pharmacology, Elsevier Healt Sciences, Eight edition or newer
Current care guidelines
Textbook of basic nursing: Rosdahl, Caroline Bunker, Kowalski, Mary T.
2017
For Finnish speakers:
Saano, Taam-Ukkonen. Lääkehoidon käsikirja. SanomaPro 2013 or newer
THL: Turvallinen Lääkehoito 2016
Farmakologia ja Toksikologia by Koulu and Mervaala, Medicina, 8. edition or newer or
Lääketieteellinen farmakologia by Ruskoaho, Hakkola and Huupponen, Duodecim 2019
Working life cooperation
Medication passport
Exam retakes
Look course's timetable from TimeEdit and resit exam dates on Peppi.
Learning environment
Campus, online, Moodle.
Student time use and work load
1 ECT means 27 hours work for student.
Contents
Pharmacology contents:
pharmacological kinetics and dynamics
pharmacology of autonomic nervous system
medication therapy of heart and circulatory system
medication for diabetes
medication care for neurological diseases
psychiatric medications
microbiological medications
medication therapy for diseases in gastro-enterological tract,
medications for hormonal treatments (Endocrine system)
medications for autoimmune diseases
belief-based medicines
Medication care:
Safe medication care:
Jurisprudence and ethics of medication care
Supply of medication care (Ordering, delivering, storing and disposing of a medicine)
Medication passport and registration for it
Reconstitution of the medication:
Methods of administration medication and pharmaceutical forms (asepsis) (i.m, iv.)
Concepts related to medication administration, The Nine Rights
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Basics of anatomy and physiology
Principles of nursing care
Clinical Nursing interventions
Assessment criteria
Pharmacology:
Final exam. In order to receive approved grade, the student must achieve 50 % of the maximum points in the final exam.
Medication care:
Exam. In order to receive approved grade, the student must achieve 50 % of the maximum points in the final exam. The test of Basic clinical nursing competence has to be approved
(at least 50 % right)
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Medication care:
Has not completed tasks
Has not participated in workshops, practical training lessons and simulations
Has not passed the exam
Pharmacology
Has not passed the exam.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Pharmacology:
Student knows terminology of pharmacology, but their meaning to the features of safe medication remains unconnected
Student recognizes the pharmacological mechanims of drugs used to treat most common diseases and recognizes most important side effects and counter indications regarding safe medication therapy
The ability to implement student's knowledge remains inadequate and she/he cannot reason in detail the schoice of medacation to different patient groups
Medication care:
Identify the responsibilities of a nurse in medication care
Recognizes legal as well as ethical responsibilities in medication care
Can name things related to pharmaceutical care (order, delivery, disposal)
Can name and identify concepts of medication care, methods and forms of drug administration.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Pharmacology:
Student defines the key terminology of pharmacology and explains their meaning to the features of medication.
Student recognizes the pharmacological mechanisms of effects; side effects and counter indications of medications used in most common diseases and implements knowledge in delivering safe medication therapy.
Student instructs the patient in safe medication therapy.
Medication care:
Understands and defines the responsibilities of a nurse in medication care.
Understand and implement legal and ethical responsibilities in medication care.
Is able to act in matters related to medication supply and understands their importance in medication management (ordering, delivery, disposal)
Understands the concepts of medication care, methods and forms of medication administration and is able to put these into practice.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Pharmacology:
Student comprehensively defines the key terminology of pharmacology and evaluates the meaning of single medication by its features in regard to choose and implementation of medication therapy.
Student names the pharmacological mechanisms of effects, side effects and counter indications of medications used in most common diseases and implements knowledge in delivering safe medication therapy.
Student reasons the choice of medications and is able to instruct patient in the use of medication considering compliance
Medication care:
Can act in accordance with the responsibilities of a nurse in medication care and can justify them.
Acts in accordance with legal and ethical responsibilities in medication care and is able to justify his / her actions.
Is able to plan and implement medication supply (ordering, delivery, disposal) and is able to justify his / her actions.
Understands and is able to apply the concepts of medication care, methods and forms of medication administration and implements them.
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
27.10.2025 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse
Teachers
- Sini Hämäläinen
- Mia Blomqvist
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HLPRPHN25KBachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nurse 25K Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Info
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact teaching lectures
Online studying
Group works
Individual assignments
Timing and attendance
Compulsory attendance during the course is required
Learning material and recommended literature
To be annouced separately
Working life cooperation
Visiting lecturers
Learning environment
Moodle platform
Contents
This course will introduce the student:
• how to identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
• ability to recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their career path observing them
• how to act as a group member
• knowledge of their own field of studies and its future skills
• how to give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Failed (0)
The course is failed if the student does not participate in the course activities, especially visiting lecturer sessions and complete the given assignments according to schedule
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The course is passed when the student has actively participated in the course activity and done all the assignments according to schedule
The course is failed if the student does not participate in the course activities, especially visiting lecturer sessions and complete the given assignments according to schedule