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Placement VI

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:16.08.2022 16:07:10
Study Course Information
Course Code:MDAK_351LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:14.00ECTS:21.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Health CareTarget Audience:Nursing Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Eva Cela
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)1Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes2
Total Contact Hours4
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Clinical pharmacology and medical care, basics of clinical care, clinical care, care process and theories of nursing, interpersonal communication in health care, placement I, II, III, IV, V, Pedagogy in health care, psychiatry and narcology, general care, Family medicine, Neurology and patient care, Mental health and patient care.
Objective:
To improve and extend theoretical knowledge and practical skills, to integrate patient care and related clinical procedures in accordance with the standard of the nursing profession, principles of professional ethics, clinical and sectoral procedures and guidelines, patients' rights, and the knowledge acquired in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of study in various fields – in the specialty of surgical care nurse, in the specialty of outpatient care nurse, in the specialty of internal care nurse, in the specialty of child care nurse.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Informative part regarding the placement; briefing in the placementLectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Observe the working hours provided for the placement and work in full; fill in the documentation provided for the placement; mutual suggestions on the qualitative and organisational content of the placement.
Assessment Criteria:
Submission of the clinical placement report – “Placement VI”, placement supervisor’s assessment of the placement.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Defence (Placement)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:To acquire basic knowledge of the surgical care nurse, outpatient care nurse, internal care nurse and child care nurse.
Skills:Theoretical and practical skills required for planning and performing care both in the clinic and in other healthcare institutions have been improved, taking into consideration the peculiarities of transcultural care. To develop an independent care plan for a specific patient and to provide care in accordance with the set priorities – in the field of surgery, internal medicine and paediatrics. Skills in educating the public and patients on health care issues. Skills in educating the public and patients on health care issues.
Competencies:Ability to apply and evaluate appropriate clinical procedures and other care activities – primary, secondary and tertiary care – for patients in the fields of surgery, internal medicine and paediatrics.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1e-studijas materiāli: Metodiskie norādījumi “Prakse VI”
2Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
3Myers, Judith L.Gulanick, Meg. 2014. Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes. Philadelphia: Mosby. EBSCOhost
4Doenges, Marilynn E., Moorhouse, Mary Frances, Murr, Alice C. 2019. Nursing Care Plans: Guidelines for Individualizing Client Care Across the Life Span. Philadelphia: F.A.Davis, EBSCOhost
5Wilkinson, Judith M. Treas, Leslie S.Barnett, et.al. 2016. Fundamentals of Nursing. F.A.Davis. EBSCOhost