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Oulu University of Applied Sciences has implemented 30 ECTS CU
Neuroscience nursing studies in year 2004.
The curriculum was developed together with clinical practice
Neuroscience Nursing
- analysis of the skill descriptions produced by nurses and medical
doctors in neurologic department in Oulu University Hospital and
Kokkola Central Hospital ( data was collected in year 2003 for the
curriculum development)
1. The anathomy and physiology of nerve system
 advanced knowledge of the anathomy and physiology of brain,
nerve system ect.
2. Neurologic diseases and the medical treatment
 Neuromuscular diseases
 ALS
 Polyneuropathia
 Autoimmunoligical diseases
 MS
 Cerebral – vascular disorderst
 Parkinson
 Infections
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meningitis
 engefalitis
 Epilepsy
 Dementia
 Alzheimer
 Frontal-, lewyn kappale-, vascular dementia
 Neurosurgery
 Brain contusions- damages
 Cerebral hemprrages
 Brain tumors
 Spinal cord diseases
 Cerebral – spinal liquid disturbancest
3. Neurologic and neurophysiological exams and test methods
 Neurophysiological exams and tests:
 EEG
 ENMG
 Sleeping test
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Memory tests
Neuropsychological tests
Neurologic status
radiographic exams
 thomography, UÄ, MIR
4. Rehabilitative nursing
 Holsitic assessment of the patients status and care, Example
unconscious patient, patient with swallowing problems ect.
 Therapies (physio-, occupational-, speech) and how to
implemented these in nursing care
 Neuropsychology
 Ergonomy in nursing
 Bobath-philosophy
5. Multidisciplinaru / Interdisciplinary co-operation and team work,
networking skills
 near ones and relatives as partners in care of neurologic patient
 third sector in the care of of neurologic patient.
 network and interdisciplinary work within specialists (for example
a role of ” memory nurse”and co-operation with her/him)
 Rehabilitation adviser and co-operation with her / him
 social worker and co-operation with her/him
6. Self-Care and supporting of it and independency of a neurologic
patient
 counselling and supervision
 Pedagogical skills
 Empowerment, self-management
 Adaptation and how to support it - patient´s view
7. Qulaity of life and palliative care
 Progressive neurologic diseases and the nursing care
 ALS, MS
 Dementia
 Special questions in the nursing care
 Pain, expression of pain and pain management – also
the non pharmasetic methods/ treatments
 Breathing and ventilation problems – how to care a
patient
References
Salmenperä, R., Tuli, S. & Virta, M. 2002. Neurologisen ja neurokirurgisen
potilaan hoitotyö (toim). Tammi, Helsinki.
Based on this analysis the curriculum was developed
Specialised studies, 30 cu
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neuroscience Nursing
Orientation into the studies 2 cu
Thema 1: Orientation into the learning
process 1 cu
Personal portfolio, e-learning
Thema 2: Community nursing/ community care
as a framework for the care of neurologic patient
Yhteisöhoito neurologisen potilaan hoitotyön
LIFE SPAN
viitekehyksenä 1 ov
Advanced Studies in Neuroscience Nursing 21 cu
Thema 3: Anatomy and physiology of nerves and brains, pathophysiology of neurologic
diseases and disorders 2 cu
Thema 4: Exams and tests for neurologic diagnostic and medical treatment of neurologic
diseases 4 cu
Thema 5: Interdisciplinary working in the rehabilitation process of the neurolocig patient 6
cu
Thema 6: Supporting of self- care and nurses skills for patient education 3 cu
Thema 7: Care paths and seamless services in the care of neurologic patients 3 cu
Thema 8: Quality of life and the factors related to it 3 cu
PRACTICE
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT WORKING 7 CU
Thema 9 Quality management and development, 2 cu
Thema 10 Planning, implementing - leading, evaluating and reporting a clinical
development project, 5 cu