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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Health

Revision: 3
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0766-2024


Course syllabus

Professional Competence in Nursing Practice

Professional Competence in Nursing Practice

30 credits (30 högskolepoäng)

Course code: OM1543
Main field of study: Nursing Science
Disciplinary domain: Health care
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G2F - First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Language of instruction: Swedish
Applies from: 2024-06-10
Approved: 2024-06-10

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2019-11-04. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Health 2024-06-10 and applies from 2024-06-10.

2. Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires the following completed courses: Professional Development of Nursing Practice, 30 credits. In addition, the following taken course is required: Nursing, scientific theories and methods, 7.5 credits and Degree project in Nursing, 15 credits, Nursing in acute situations and complex ill-health conditions, 7.5 credits.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

3.2 Content

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

5. Learning activities

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
2208 Placement 1 11 credits GU
2218 Written assignment 1 0.5 credits GU
2228 Placement 2 11 credits GU
2238 Written assignment 2 0.5 credits GU
2248 National examination 1 0.5 credits GU
2258 National examination 2 0.5 credits GU
2268 Practical examination 1 credits GU
2278 Written examination 2.5 credits GU
2288 Seminar 2 credits GU
2298 Laboratory session 0.5 credits GU

The course will be graded G Pass, UX Failed result, a little more work required, U Fail.

The information before a course occasion states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction