Learning objectives
the student must be able to
1) fulfill the responsibilities related to one's role:
respect the obligations of the internship,
don't be selective in your activities
carry out the work assigned
inquire or seek help before starting unfamiliar activities
2) recognize the structure in which it is located and the different professional figures:
identify the operational unit and the reference department
identify the structural characteristics of the operating unit
recognize the different professional figures and their roles
3)
respect the rights of individuals and their families
respect the role of other professionals and collaborate with them
give information promptly and courteously
use clear and appropriate language for different situations
respect privacy
4) read, understand, collect and report data based on the nursing process
read and understand the information given in the delivery or in the nursing card
collect and record data on medical records,
collect and record objective and subjective data, with respect to the various life activities
identify nursing diagnoses
identify possible assistance interventions.
5) prevent hospital infections
perform social and / or antiseptic and / or alcoholic hand washing, as needed
apply the concepts of cleaning, antisepsis, disinfection and sterilization
use the PPE
dressing a wound
identify the types of patients most exposed to infections
6) implement assistance interventions consistent with the person's abilities:
inquire about the person's pathology even if not addressed theoretically
implement the interventions in due time
replace or assist the person in carrying out life activities
implement the interventions in a conscious way (know the reasons for the interventions and the possible consequences)
prepare, use and store the material ready for use
use the premises and materials suitable for the various situations
7) satisfy the needs of hygiene and clothing of the person:
unoccupied bed making
busy bed making
total hygiene
partial hygiene
8) satisfy the person's need for mobilization:
help the person: to assume the sitting position when walking in bed mobilization
use the necessary aids
9) satisfy the need for breathing and temperature, respiratory rate, type of breath, heart rate, PA, axillary and rectal T, E.C.G.
10) satisfy the need for food
11) satisfy the need for urinary and fecal elimination
12) implement the assessment
detect objective and subjective data
formulate actual and potential nursing diagnoses. development of critical thinking.
Prerequisites
the student must have successfully passed the 1st year clinical laboratory and the basic activities laboratory
Course unit content
theory and practical exercises on activities aimed at basic patient care.
Medical-assistance glossary
Full programme
the student must be able to:
1) fulfill the responsibilities related to one's role:
respect the obligations of the internship
don't be selective in your activities
carry out the work assigned
inquire or seek help before starting unfamiliar activities
2) recognize the structure in which it is located and the different professional figures:
identify the operational unit and the reference department
identify the structural characteristics of the operating unit
recognize the different professional figures and their roles
3) operate respecting rights and roles:
respect the rights of individuals and their families
respect the role of other professionals and collaborate with them
give information promptly and courteously
use clear and appropriate language for different situations
respect privacy
4) read, understand, collect and report data based on the nursing process
read and understand the information given in the delivery or in the nursing card
collect and record the data on the medical record, in the space reserved for nurses
collect and record the objective and subjective data of the person, with respect to the various life activities
identify nursing diagnoses
identify possible assistance interventions, with respect to the different diagnoses inf.
5) apply appropriate behaviors for the prevention of hospital infections
perform social and / or antiseptic and / or alcoholic hand washing, as needed
apply the concepts of cleaning, antisepsis, disinfection and sterilization
use the different types of PPE ( personal protective equipment)
dressing a wound
identify the types of patients most exposed to infections
6) implement assistance interventions consistent with the person's abilities:
inquire about the person's pathology even if not addressed theoretically
implement the interventions in due time
replace or assist the person in carrying out life activities
implement the interventions in a conscious way (know the reasons for the interventions and the possible consequences)
prepare, use and store the material ready for use
use the premises and materials suitable for the various situations7) satisfy the needs of hygiene and clothing of the person:
unoccupied bed making
busy bed making
total hygiene
partial hygiene
nail cut
8) satisfy the person's need for mobilization:
help the person: to assume the sitting position in the bed, to assume the position in the armchair when walking in bed mobilization
use the necessary aids
9) satisfy the need for breathing and temperature control
detect: respiratory rate, type of breath, pulse characteristics, heart rate, blood pressure, axillary and rectal temperature,
perform the E.C.G.
10) satisfy the need for food
recognize the main diets
help the person in the preparation and intake of the meal
11) satisfy the need for urinary and fecal elimination
collect and measure diuresis
recognize the main changes in diuresis, urine, urination
recognize changes in fecal function
apply the aids favoring elimination
12) carry out the assessment to the person taken in charge
systematically detect and classify objective and subjective data
formulate actual and potential nursing diagnoses
Bibliography
R.Craven et al. "Principi fondamentali dell'assistenza infermieristica", Casa editrice Ambrosiana, Milano 2019
Teaching methods
internship in a medical clinic where the student is supported by a clinical tutor
small group workshops for the simulation of nursing procedures in a protected environment
Assessment methods and criteria
the student will have to produce on paper (teaching folder) an assistance plan concerning a clinical case observed during the internship. the oral exam includes an interview where the student will have to explain and discuss the assistance plan and demonstrate critical thinking in the reasoning and actions described.
Other information
compulsory attendance for a total of 300 hours
