LF:ZLPP3X1 Nursing - Course Information

ZLPP3X1 Nursing

Extent and Intensity

0.3/0.7/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

prof. PhDr. Andrea Pokorná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Soldánová (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

prof. PhDr. Andrea Pokorná, Ph.D.
Department of Health Sciences – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Soldánová
Supplier department: Department of Health Sciences – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine

Timetable of Seminar Groups

ZLPP3X1/22: Wed 15. 2. 7:10–10:00 F37/445, 7:10–10:00 F37/447, Wed 1. 3. 6:00–10:00 N02256, Wed 8. 3. 6:00–10:00 N02256
ZLPP3X1/24: Wed 22. 2. 7:10–10:00 F37/445, 7:10–10:00 F37/447, Wed 8. 3. 6:00–10:00 N02256, Wed 15. 3. 6:00–10:00 N02256

Prerequisites

ZLAN0222c Anatomy II - dissection && ZLAN0222s Anatomy II - seminar && ZLPO011p First Aid - lecture
Knowledge of anatomy so that students are able to understand the theoretical background and connect it with nursing activities (interventions) and procedures. Knowledge related to the first aid so that students are able to respond under the guidance of teachers to sudden changes in the health status of patients in the provision of basic nursing care (within their competencies).

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Dentistry (programme LF, M-ZL) (2)

Course objectives

The subject is an introduction to the scientific field of nursing for students of the Dentistry program. Teaching is focused on information from nursing and nursing care. At the same time, the teaching is focused on the practice of skills, namely basic nursing activities and procedures according to the latest scientific knowledge in simulated conditions and in real conditions of clinical practice.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course (subject), students will be able to:
In the field of cognitive goals:
define the field of nursing, its basic principles, and goals, list the needs of patients, define the stages of the nursing process
know the content of medical documentation and patient records
explain the concept of Evidence-Based Practice
know hygienic and anti-epidemic measures and principles of barrier care
know nursing activities and procedures in selected areas of care (see course syllabus).
In the field of psychomotor goals:
observe hygienic and anti-epidemic measures and principles of barrier care
to provide basic nursing care to hospitalized patients while satisfying their biological needs (breathing, food, and fluid intake, excretion and defecation, hygiene, etc.)
measure and evaluate the patient´s vital signs and vital functions.
In the area of ​​affective goals:
understand the importance of following nursing procedures according to set standards, accept the importance of nursing care and the role of the nurse in a multidisciplinary team.

Syllabus

• Through the subject, students will acquire knowledge and skills for the implementation and evaluation of basic nursing care and for the implementation of diagnostic-therapeutic activities that are within the competence of the nurse or during which the nurse assists the doctor.
• The subject is divided into three parts:
• Part I - theoretical-practical seminar - 3 hours
• Nursing theory, nursing process, health documentation, evidence-based practice.
• Epidemiological aspects of work in healthcare facilities, infections associated with the provision of healthcare, barrier nursing care.
• Hygienic care including monitoring skin changes, skin care, bedsores and their prevention, immobilization syndrome.
• Measurement of vital functions (TT, BP, P, consciousness, breathing, ECG).
• Diet administration, diet system - administration of food for special medical purposes, fluid balance.
• Teaching takes place in SIMU premises, students practice basic nursing interventions in conditions simulating clinical practice (low fidelity mannequins).
• II. part - self-study of the interactive curriculum as preparation for clinical practice (PRE-TEST)
• III. part - clinical practice - 8 hours
• Demonstration and training of basic nursing care activities at clinical workplaces according to the current situation (composition of patients and possibility of interventions) under the guidance of expert teachers.
• Other topics for self-study:
• Enteral nutrition, introduction and care of  NGS, NJS, PEG, PEJ, gastric lavage.
• Administration of drugs (per os, per rectum, on the skin, mucous membranes and into body cavities).
• Application of injections (intradermal/vaccination, subcutaneous, intramuscular).
• Peripheral venous catheter, peripheral venous access care, central venous catheter care, central venous pressure monitoring, infusion preparation.
• Transfusion.
• Introduction and maintenance of oxygen therapy (oxygen therapy), inhalation therapy, suctioning of secretions from the upper respiratory tract.
• Bladder catheterization (urinary catheter care, monitoring of diuresis), emptying of urine and stool, enema.
• Patient preparation for aseptic procedures (preoperative preparation, perioperative and postoperative care), basic instrumentation, preparation of a sterile surface for aseptic procedures.
• Dressing technique, wound dressing (acute, chronic), drain dressing, stoma care, puncture.
• Application of wraps, poultices, medicinal baths, hot and cold procedures.
• Rehabilitation nursing (self-sufficiency, self-care, movement disorders, rehabilitation in nursing).
• Basal stimulation.
• Reception, translation and discharge of the sick.
• Care of the body of the deceased, activities connected with the death of the patient.

Literature

required literature
• POKORNÁ, Andrea, Alena KOMÍNKOVÁ, Andrea MENŠÍKOVÁ and Marta ŠENKYŘÍKOVÁ. Ošetřovatelské postupy založené na důkazech. 2., doplněné a přepracova. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2019, 128 stran. ISBN 9788021092976. info
• POKORNÁ, Andrea, Alena KOMÍNKOVÁ and Nikola SIKOROVÁ. Ošetřovatelské postupy založené na důkazech (Nursing skills - based on evidence). první. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014, 171 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-7415-6. info
• BEHARKOVÁ, Natália and Dana SOLDÁNOVÁ. Základy ošetřovatelských postupů a intervencí (2. aktualizované a doplněné vydání) (Basics of Nursing Procedures and Interventions). 2. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2019. Elportál. ISBN 978-80-210-9313-3. URL URL URL URL info

recommended literature
• VYTEJČKOVÁ, Renata. Ošetřovatelské postupy v péči o nemocné I : obecná část. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2011, 228 s. ISBN 9788024734194. info
• VYTEJČKOVÁ, Renata. Ošetřovatelské postupy v péči o nemocné II : speciální část. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2013, 272 s. ISBN 9788024734200. info
• VYTEJČKOVÁ, Renata, Petra SEDLÁŘOVÁ, Vlasta WIRTHOVÁ, Iva OTRADOVCOVÁ and Lucie KUBÁTOVÁ. Ošetřovatelské postupy v péči o nemocné III : speciální část. 1. vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2015, 303 stran. ISBN 9788024734217. info
• DEBNATH, Rita. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN NURSING. 1st. ed. 218 pp. isbn 978-1-84787-396-5
• Ošetřovatelské diagnózy : definice a klasifikace 2018-2020. Edited by T. Heather Herdman - Shigemi Kamitsuru, Translated by Pavla Kudlová. 11. vydání, 1. české vyd. Praha: Grada, 2020, 518 stran. ISBN 9788027107100. info
• POTTER, Patricia Ann, Anne Griffin PERRY, Patricia A. STOCKERT and Amy HALL. Essentials for nursing practice. 8th edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier-Mosby, 2015, xxii, 1225. ISBN 9780323112024. info
• Nursing older adults. Edited by Jan Reed - Charlotte L. Clarke - Ann Macfarlane. Maidenhead, Berkshire: Open University Press/McGraw-Hill, 2012, xvii, 297. ISBN 9780335240845. info
• MCEWEN, Melanie and Evelyn M. WILLS. Theoretical basis for nursing. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011, xix, 508. ISBN 9781605473239. info
• SCHUMACHER, Lori and Cynthia C. CHERNECKY. Saunders nursing survival guide : critical care & emergency nursing. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Saunders, 2010, xviii, 377. ISBN 9781416061694. info

Teaching methods

theoretical preparation (self-study of the interactive course syllabus)
laboratory exercises in conditions simulating clinical practice
clinical practice

Assessment methods

credit for 100% participation in all parts of the course (seminar, completed PRE-TEST, clinical practice)

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught each semester.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12.

Teacher's information

Adjusting the student to the lesson: theoretical-practical seminar: slippers (covers) and comfortable clothing, suitable for practical exercises (sitting, lying down). Clinical practice: white t-shirt/blouse/shirt, white medical pants, white shoes with a firm heel suitable for a hospital environment, name tag (to be issued by the study department). Students will receive more detailed information on clinical practice at the theoretical-practical seminar.

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