Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes after ended period of clinical studies

The student:

• understands the specialist nurse´s area of activities and responsibilities
• is aware of own level of qualifications
• reflects on ethical dilemmas in meetings with patients
• makes use of theoretical knowledge in practical situations
• makes use of professional knowledge when administering medication
• knows the most common technical equipment which is used in the department
• applies principles of sanitation
• reflects on personal practice
• participates in professional discussions in the department
• reports and documents carried out nursing

Course contents The objective of the course is that the student develops competence of taking action as a specialist nurse, practises and develops knowledge, skills and attitudes in cooperation with patients and their relatives.
Focus is determined by which categories of patients who stay in the particular department. For further information please see the more detailed plan for the study programme.

Teaching methods and workload

The student will be supervised by a contact nurse during practical studies. The contact nurse will be responsible for continuous supervision related to the specialities and distinctive characters of the place of practice. The teacher in cooperation with the contact nurse is responsible for supervision and evaluation of the student. The practice will be planned and evaluated in different formal conversations.

Tutorials contains students, contact nurses and a teacher.

The clinical studies are compulsory (a minimum of 90% attendance rate). Attendance in tutorials is reckoned as part of clinical studies and are also compulsory.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination requirements:

• Carried out introduction to clinical studies
• Two notes on reflection
• Required attendance

Evaluation mid-term and at the end of term. Clinical studies 1st year is assessed as a pass or a fail.

Please see guidelines.

Type of course Practical

Level of course Upper level

Year of study 1st year

Name of lecturer/contact person Coordinator Ellen Benestad Moi (ellen.b.moi@uia.no)

Work placements Clinical practice