Theoretical Basics of Nursing and Professional Activities of a Nurse in General Care

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1. Independent work	0.00% from total grade	10 points
The student shall prepare four independent papers independently during the course for an intermediate assessment, which shall be presented in a group with the aim of further exploring the topics to be learned in the course: 1. medical symbols and emblems in medicine, their meaning and use today; 2. Nursing theories; 3. on ethical matters; 4. The evidence-based approach. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course assessment questionnaire on the student Portal.

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1. Medical symbols and badges	25.00% from total grade	10 points
2. Analysis and comparison of Nursing theories and models: by chronology, level, approach, content.	25.00% from total grade	10 points
3. Situation of simulations in the ethical context.	25.00% from total grade	10 points
The test consists of essay (10%), reflection diary (30%), case analysis (10%), clinical case analysis (10%), ethical communication tool (20%), film analysis (20%).
4. PICO’S work	25.00% from total grade	10 points

The beginnings of the sister profession: the grey sisters.

The merciful sisters of the priest Vincenta de Paula union. Activities of diaconisu nurses in Latvia (Vidzeme and Kurzeme (1862-1914)

Profession of nurses in the territory of Latvia during the activities of the Russian Red Cross (1879-1914) and the Latvian Red Cross (1918-1940)

Sisters’ activities in Soviet times (1940-1991). Reorganisation of the nursing profession during the National Independence

Analytical report on the development of the nursing profession in Latvia: grey Sisters, Mercy Sisters of the priest Vincenta de Paula Alliance, Diaconis Sisters, Mercy Sisters of the Russian Red Cross and Latvian Red Cross.

Analytical report on the development of the nursing profession in Latvia: grey Sisters, Mercy Sisters of the priest Vincenta de Paula Alliance, Diaconis Sisters, Mercy Sisters of the Russian Red Cross and Latvian Red Cross.

Presentation of independent work on: Medical symbols and emblems

Classic Nursing theories and models of care.

Recent Nursing theories and models of care.

An overview of the classical theories of Nursing and their application in practice. (D. Orema, F. Abdelah, W. Henderson, K. Roy, D. Johnson, M. Gordon, H. Peplau, D. Orlando Rodzer, King, Watson, Knightingale, Levaine)

An overview of the classical theories of Nursing and their application in practice. (D. Orema, F. Abdelah, W. Henderson, K. Roy, D. Johnson, M. Gordon, H. Peplau, D. Orlando Rodzer, King, Watson, Knightingale, Levaine)

Justification of models of care and Nursing theories in practice. Models of care: Newman system model, MacGill care model, VIPS model, AACN synergy model.

Justification of models of care and Nursing theories in practice. Models of care: Newman system model, MacGill care model, VIPS model, AACN synergy model.

Recent theories and patterns of care in Nursing and Nursing-related theories. (Parse theory, Pender theory, Mercer theory, Kolkabs theory, J. Duffy quality care Model, Roper-Logan-Tierney’s Model).

Recent theories and patterns of care in Nursing and Nursing-related theories. (Parse theory, Pender theory, Mercer theory, Kolkabs theory, J. Duffy quality care Model, Roper-Logan-Tierney’s Model).

Nursing process, nursing plan

Care diagnoses – targets, ingredients, types.

Care diagnoses and differences compared to medical diagnoses, care priorities.

Standardised Nursing diagnoses.

Distribution of care diagnoses in different baseline clinical situations; objectives, expected/expected outcome

Distribution of care diagnoses in different baseline clinical situations; objectives, expected/expected outcome

Nurse interventions at various care diagnoses.

Patient education and dissemination of care problems.

The nature, terminology and important aspects of evidence-based practice.

Research and types thereof in healthcare. Limitations in the process of obtaining evidence.

Searching for and selecting evidence-based practice information across resources. Critical assessment of information.

Basic stages of evidence-based medicine as a method.

Formulation of research topic, question and keyword; creation of PEO.

PEO; self-prepared presentation by students on the chosen problem, THE creation of PICO.

PEO; self-prepared presentation by students on the chosen problem, THE creation of PICO.

PICO formula, formulation of questions, keywords.

The addition of evidence and its critical evaluation.

Communication of evidence.

Communication of evidence.

The fundamentals of medical ethics Description In the lecture, students acquaint themselves with the historical evolution of medical ethics, basic concepts and key principles in health care. Fundamental principles such as patient autonomy, charity, harmlessness, fairness, dignity, confidentiality and informed consent are all being looked at.

The sisters’ professional ethics. Description Lecturers learn the basic values of sisters’ professional ethics and the principles that govern the sisters’ professional conduct in the practice of care. The nurse’s responsibility to the patient, family, colleagues, profession and community is looked at, along with professional boundaries, confidentiality, respectful communication and advocacy for the patient’s interests.

37. Ethical competence for a nurse Description In the lecture, students acquaint themselves with the importance of ethical competence in their sister’s professional activities. The ability to recognise ethical problems, analyse situations, assess possible solutions and make professionally reasoned decisions respecting the patient’s rights, safety and dignity is considered.

38. Ethical dilemmas for her sister. Description In the lecture, students become familiar with the more common ethical dilemmas in health care, such as balancing the patient’s autonomy and safety, respecting confidentiality, ensuring informed consent, distributing resources, caring at the end of life, giving up treatment for a patient and getting loved ones involved in care decisions.

39. Basic ethical principles in healthcare situations. Description In the lesson, students practically analyze patient care situations where key ethical fundamentals in health care should be recognized: autonomy, charity, harmlessness and fairness.

40. Moral stress and ethical safety in nursing practice. Description In the lesson, students become familiar with the concept of moral stress, its causes and impact on the nurse, patient care and health team.

41. Ethical competence, ethical courage and moral judgment. Description In the lesson, students learn the concept and meaning of ethical competence in health care, addressing personal ethical traits, ethical awareness, self-awareness, sensitivity, perception, judgment, moral judgment and decision-making.

42. Communication ethics and patient dignity in care. Description The lesson looks at the ethics of communication in sister practice, highlighting the importance of respectful, empathetic and patient-friendly communication.

43. The sisterhood’s professional ethics, values and responsibilities in care. Description In the lesson, students analyze the nature and importance of a nurse’s professional ethics, professional values, responsibility and ethical safety in a healthcare environment.

44. Challenges and ethics of AI application in healthcare. Description In the lesson, students explore the possibilities and challenges of using AI in healthcare, with a particular focus on patient safety, data protection, privacy, transparency of algorithms, responsibility for decisions and potential discrimination or bias.

45. Applied ethics in clinical practice, analysis of ethical dilemmas and decision making Description In the closing lesson, students analyze examples of applied ethics in clinical practice, including a patient’s rejection of treatment, substituted decision-making, end-of-life care, organ donation, previous guidance, DNR, patient privacy and confidentiality.