Health promotion and preventive care in public health nursing
15.0 ECTS creditsThe course integrates Nursing (5 ECTS cr) and Medical Science (10 ECTS cr).
Instruction is in the form of group work, lectures, field studies, clinical placement (VFU, 4 weeks), and seminars. Attendance at the clinical placement is mandatory, and students' ability to work independently is emphasised. All instruction pays attention to the scientific basis and evidence-based knowledge of the field. Students study on their own, in groups and in on-campus meetings. The course is partly net-based and different information and communication techniques are used.
Epidemiology is studied on the basis of theory, central concepts, and health determinants. Public health, distribution of health, global health, international and national public health objectives are studied in relation to the need to ensure that the societal development will be conducive to the health of future generations. Health promotion is studied on the basis of planned and systematic initiatives, targeting the community, groups and individuals, to promote health and prevent disease. Risk factors of ill health and premature death are studied as well as health factors and protection factors enhancing health, well-being and quality of life from an existential, physical, mental, cultural, and social perspective.
Advisory and supportive interview methods and difficult conversations are practised through exercises based on the motivational interviewing method (MI).
Theory of science, including science paradigms and methodology, is studied with a focus on research questions, research problems, and research design in relation to nursing research. The most common qualitative methods (for instance qualitative content analysis, phenomenography, phenomenology, hermeneutics, and grounded theory) are covered, including similarities and differences, strengths and weaknesses. The course includes in-depth study of data collection methods in qualitative research, including aspects such as selection, interviews, focus groups, and observations, as well as examination of the trustworthiness of qualitative research in terms of reliability, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. Students interview a practising nurse, applying qualitative interview methodology to the data collection, analysis, and report, to deepen their understanding of the role of the public health nurse in terms of competences and professional ethics.
The leadership of the public health nurse in terms of responsibility and function is studied in relation to laws and regulations, working environment, personnel issues, liability cases, deviation reporting, delegation and diversity.
The public health nurse's function in primary health care is studied in a four-week clinical placement period giving students the opportunity to turn theory into practice. Students participate in and independently plan, conduct, and evaluate health examinations, reception, telephone advising, and vaccination. In addition, students study the organisation of primary health care and the role of the health clinic in the event of major accidents and disasters, as well as the development of a more patient-centred care based on the idea of integrated care and continuity of care, including welfare technology.
The role of the public health nurse in cooperation with the interprofessional team is also studied. During the placement period, students develop professionally, adopting a professional approach to and independence in the professional role. They reflect upon and demonstrate understanding of the meaning of respecting the patient's and the client's dignity, integrity, and autonomy, and demonstrate professional conduct characterised by insight, judgement, and expertise.
Instruction is in the form of group work, lectures, field studies, clinical placement (VFU, 4 weeks), and seminars. Attendance at the clinical placement is mandatory, and students' ability to work independently is emphasised. All instruction pays attention to the scientific basis and evidence-based knowledge of the field. Students study on their own, in groups and in on-campus meetings. The course is partly net-based and different information and communication techniques are used.
Epidemiology is studied on the basis of theory, central concepts, and health determinants. Public health, distribution of health, global health, international and national public health objectives are studied in relation to the need to ensure that the societal development will be conducive to the health of future generations. Health promotion is studied on the basis of planned and systematic initiatives, targeting the community, groups and individuals, to promote health and prevent disease. Risk factors of ill health and premature death are studied as well as health factors and protection factors enhancing health, well-being and quality of life from an existential, physical, mental, cultural, and social perspective.
Advisory and supportive interview methods and difficult conversations are practised through exercises based on the motivational interviewing method (MI).
Theory of science, including science paradigms and methodology, is studied with a focus on research questions, research problems, and research design in relation to nursing research. The most common qualitative methods (for instance qualitative content analysis, phenomenography, phenomenology, hermeneutics, and grounded theory) are covered, including similarities and differences, strengths and weaknesses. The course includes in-depth study of data collection methods in qualitative research, including aspects such as selection, interviews, focus groups, and observations, as well as examination of the trustworthiness of qualitative research in terms of reliability, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. Students interview a practising nurse, applying qualitative interview methodology to the data collection, analysis, and report, to deepen their understanding of the role of the public health nurse in terms of competences and professional ethics.
The leadership of the public health nurse in terms of responsibility and function is studied in relation to laws and regulations, working environment, personnel issues, liability cases, deviation reporting, delegation and diversity.
The public health nurse's function in primary health care is studied in a four-week clinical placement period giving students the opportunity to turn theory into practice. Students participate in and independently plan, conduct, and evaluate health examinations, reception, telephone advising, and vaccination. In addition, students study the organisation of primary health care and the role of the health clinic in the event of major accidents and disasters, as well as the development of a more patient-centred care based on the idea of integrated care and continuity of care, including welfare technology.
The role of the public health nurse in cooperation with the interprofessional team is also studied. During the placement period, students develop professionally, adopting a professional approach to and independence in the professional role. They reflect upon and demonstrate understanding of the meaning of respecting the patient's and the client's dignity, integrity, and autonomy, and demonstrate professional conduct characterised by insight, judgement, and expertise.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first鈥恈ycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements
Nursing licence issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare and a nursing degree of at least 180 ECTS credits (including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS credits) or a Bachelor degree in nursing, plus at least 24 months full-time work experience as a licensed nurse, plus upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3 and English 6 or A, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Nursing Specialisation: Public Health Care (studied during year 1)