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Specialist Nursing Programme - Elderly Care 60 credits

Overview of the courses that make up the programme:

Year 1

Semester 1
Gerontological Nursing 7.5 cr
Field Nursing

The course is aimed at those who wish to deepen their knowledge of theories of ageing, concepts within gerontology, being an older person in society, person-centred care, transcultural care, socioeconomic background, gender, ageism, addiction and sexuality, ageing in a lifecourse perspective, prevention and health promotion, clinical assessment of older individuals’ health status in different life situations, including end-of-life, from a health-promoting and caring perspective, as well as clinical assessment methods and dialogue with the older person about their health status.

Syllabus
Literature

Take as freestanding course

Semester 1
Nursing Science - Scientific method and theory on advanced level 7.5 cr
Field Nursing

The course is aimed at those who wish to deepen their knowledge of different perspectives of philosophy of science, qualitative and quantitative research approaches including methods of data analysis, research designs, qualitative and quantitative research methodology, research ethics, and analysis and evaluation of scientific literature and research results.

Syllabus
Literature

Take as freestanding course

Year 2

Semester 1
Palliative care and care of elderly individuals at the end of life 7.5 cr
Field Nursing

The course is aimed at those who wish to deepen their knowledge of ethical concepts and principles, philosophy of palliative care and person-centred care in palliative care and end-of-life care.

Syllabus
Literature

Take as freestanding course

Semester 1
Organization and staff management within the elderly care nurse's area of responsibility 7,5 credits
Field Nursing

The course is aimed at those who wish to deepen their knowledge of theories and models for leadership, organisation, development and implementation work, legislation, ordinances and policy documents, development needs and processes of change, communication, cooperation and supervision.

Syllabus
Literature

Take as freestanding course

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