Search for European Projects

Performing abilities in European nursing care.
Start date: Oct 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2015 PROJECT  FINISHED 

During the school year 2014-2015,through Erasmus+2014-1-RO01-KA102-001318,?Performing abilities in European nursing care?,20 second year and third year students in General Nursing,have attended professional training at high European standards in a social,cultural and professional environment in line with the demands of the European labour market.10 second year students in General Nursing have attended a full clinical internship for the module M26Nephrology,urology and nursing care in urinary disorders-72h supplemented by module M22Basic research principles-18h at the private clinic Royal Artemis Medical Center in Paphos,Cyprus.10 third year students in General Nursing have attended in the same clinic,a full clinical internship for the module M53Oncology and nursing care in oncology-84h supplemented by module M44Nursing research-6h. The internship took place between 02 and 22.04.2015. For 3 weeks,6 hours a day,the students have practiced their technical and language skills according to a clinical training schedule in two wards(Nephrology and Oncology),but also in a skills laboratory,under the careful guidance of tutors,of the healthcare manager and of the monitoring teacher. The professional training activity started in the country of origin with a professional (nursing)training programme supplemented by a language training programme for Modern Greek language (30-h training-level A1)and English (30-h training-level B1)and a pedagogical (6h)and cultural (4h)training. The project participants were selected among 2nd and 3rd year students in General Nursing, with intermediate English language skills,by means of an examination based on three criteria:psychological evaluation,assessment of language skills and assessment of professional skills. The students? needs:1)professional training at European standards;2)recognition of qualifications and skills;3)adjustment to the new requirements of the international labour market;4)improvement of professional and language skills in a new social,professional and cultural environment;5)encourage the learning of other languages;6)increase of self-confidence,adaptability and responsibility. The goals of the project were:1)Increasing the opportunities of practical training at European standards for 2nd and 3rd year students, by means of a three-week internship at Royal Artemis Medical Center;2)Practicing nursing techniques and the use of medical equipment;3)Practicing specialised communication skills in a foreign language;4)Enhancing motivation to work in one of the specialties of the internship;5)Developing technical skills to cover the need of experienced nurses.6)Using new nursing technologies. According to the National Curriculum, the goals of the mobility internship were:1)Drafting the nursing care plan.2)Preparing the medical tools and equipment;3)Establishing a nursing diagnosis.4)Conducting the patient?s physical and psychological preparation for various interventions and investigations.5) Performing nursing techniques.6)Performing autonomous and delegated interventions.7)Assessing the patient?s health status.8)Revising the nursing plan.9)Reorganising the work place. The knowledge,skills and abilities targeted in the training programme (see the National Curriculum and Training Agreement),were acquired,practiced and evaluated according to the performance standards of the specialty.The students have performed their training in optimal conditions,using instruments,devices and materials in keeping with the new international requirements for patient care.Special attention was given to practicing technical skills by means of demonstrative simulation of techniques in the skills laboratory of the clinic followed by actual performance in the wards.The knowledge and skills were acquired and developed by the students? active participation in their own training,cooperation and collaboration with the medical team (the students worked with the medical team who organised,guided,monitored and integrated them in the new training environment). The assessment of the internship was conducted by means of a practical test and a written test and a Log Book containing Assessment Sheets and the Tutor?s Report.All students obtained excellent results.The professional skills were attested by a Europass certificate,while the grades obtained at the internship final evaluation were recorded in the class book by the teacher in charge of professional training.The students improved their communication skills in English using specific terminology by interacting with the medical team,as well as with the patients and locals.Language skills (in English and Modern Greek)were evaluated through a written and an oral test.In addition to technical and language benefits (developing technical and language skills and abilities),students have developed relational skills,have become familiar with the culture of a European nation and have prepared for the integration in the European space as active citizens.
Up2Europe Ads

Coordinator

Details

2 Partners Participants