General provisions

The course is given in the Specialist Nursing Programme and as an independent course.

Entry requirements

Nursing degree and at least 6 months work experience as a qualified nurse. Diabetes Care I, 7.5 credits.

Learning outcomes

Aims of the course: Knowledge and understanding On completion of the course, the student should be able to - display knowledge about the profession and domain of the diabetes nurse concerning education of adult individuals with diabetes - develop ones knowledge in adult education methods from an educational and caring sciences perspective - explain factors that influence an adult individual's learning regarding diabetes - diagnose educational needs of the adult individual with diabetes Skills and ability On completion of the course, the student should be able to - estimate an adult individuals need of self-treatment at diabetes - estimate how adult individuals with diabetes develop their ability to apprehend/manage their diabetes - independently identify factors that influence the learning of adults with diabetes - independently be able to arrange education for adult individuals with diabetes - critically review scientific work that concern education for adults with diabetes Evaluation ability and attitudes On completion of the course, the student should be able to - compile, evaluate and apply new knowledge and research findings for the adult individual with diabetes - on a scientific basis analyse specific efforts for adult individuals with diabetes - evaluate educational theories for learning of adults with diabetes

Content

Self-treatment needs of the adult individual with diabetes Special problems in connection with learning of the adult individual with diabetes Evidence-based education for adult individuals with diabetes

Instruction

Problem-solving, group assignment and lectures Literature studies Report writing individually Oral presentation and oppositions Seminars

Assessment

The set aims of the course are examined through a written individual report and oral presentations individually and in groups. To pass the course, participation in all lectures is required, active participation in seminars, passed individual report and passed group assignment. The student should be able to, with approved result, problematise, account for facts and analyse and evaluate scientific studies and at the seminar show an ability to problem solution, cooperation and management.

Other directives

Student that has failed examination has the right to go through renewed examination four times (= total five examinations). After five failed examinations, the student can lose his guaranteed place in the education. The undergraduate education committee however may, if special circumstances apply, admit the right to additional examination. Every time the student participates in an examination counts, i.e. also submission of a so called blank exam. Submission of so called "blank" exam is counted as examination. According to chapter 6, section 22 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100) the student have the right on request to change examiner after two failed examinations. The undergraduate education committee has determined that the following principles of handling of failed examinations should apply: that the student should, to participate in the fourth examination trial, submit a written application to the director of studies/course directors. Director of studies/course directors should then together with the student analyse the situation and when necessary offer support efforts in order to optimise the students preparations before examination. Failed parts/examinations should be completed and passed latest within the framework of the following course in order for the student to be able to continue his/her education without interruption. Exemption - if there are special reasons the student may request for exemption (decision by the programme committee).

Registration of personal data Ordinance of studies etc. At the university and university colleges (THE SWEDISH STATUTE BOOK 1993: 1153) certain student data will be registered. The student has the right to obtain extracts from the personal register (according to the Computer law 1973:289) regarding information that concerns him/her.