In depth with Neuroblend: Blended Learning in

Neuroscience Nursing Salla Seppänen

Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences

Finland

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Mikkeli

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EUROPEAN COMPETENCE BASED BLENDED LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR LIFELONG VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSES - nEUroblend

Project time: 1.10.2005 – 30.9.2007

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Full Paertners (NL): UMC St Radboud in Nijmegen (BE): Heilige Hartziekenhuis Roeselare-Menen(FI): Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences(FI) :Helsinki University Hospital(IS): Landspitali University Hospital(MT):St. Luke’s Hospital(SE) :Lund University Hospital(SE):University of Jönköping(UK): Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford

Silent partners

Standing Committee of Nurses of the European Union

EANN = European Association of Neuroscience Nurses

National Neuroscience Associations: DK, FI, IT, IS,NL, SE, SU, UK.

Domains of Neuroscience Nursing

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Professional roles

• Care provider

• Case manager

• Planner/ practice developer

• Coach/ teacher/ supervisor

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• Competent

• Proficient

• Expert

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EUROPEAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK, RECOMMENDED

DEFINITION (5.9.2006)KNOWLEDGE means the outcome of assimilation of

information through learning. Knowledge is the body of facts, principles, theories and practises that is related to a field of study or work. In the EQF, knowledge is described as theoretical and/or factual.

SKILLS means the ability to apply knowledge and use know-how to complete tasks and solve problems. In the EQF, skills are described as cognitive (use of logical, intuitive and creative thinking) and practical ( involving manula dexterity and the use of, methods, materials, tools and instruments).

COMPETENCE means the proven ability to use knowledge, skills and personal, social and/or methodological abilities, in work or study situations and in professional and/or personal development. In the EQF, competence is described in terms of responsibility and autonomy.

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Core competences• To provide professional neuroscience nurísng care, based on

independent responsibility.• To co-ordinate an integral and cohorent package of

neuroscience nursing care with one goal; continuity of care in the compelete care chain.

• To design and develop a policy concerning nursing, care programs and /or guidelines and protocols for neuro-patients, aimed at care innovations and improvement of quality of care and to play a renewing role in neuro-science nursing

• To set good example ( role model) for (new) neuroscience nurses and to teach and coach team members in functioning as care provider/ case manager and develop individuals as well as the whole organisation toward evidence based practice.

• To advice on or to design and develop a policy concerning organisation of care, ward management and institution policy and to become the neuro-patients advocate in organisation and management.

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Neuroscience Nursing

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Core competence Levels Role

1. To provide professional neuroscience nursing care, based on independent responsibility

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Care provider

2.To co-ordinate an integral and cohorent package of neuroscience nursing care with one goal; continuity of care in the compelete care chain.

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Case manager

3. To set good example ( role model) for (new) neuroscience nurses and to teach and coach team members in functioning as care provider/ case manager and develop individuals as well as the whole organisation toward evidence based practice

ProficientExpert

Coach/ Teacher/Developer

4.To design and develop a policy concerning nursing, care programs and /or guidelines and protocols for neuro-patients, aimed at care innovations and improvement of quality of care and to play a renewing role in neuro-science nursing.

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Planner/Practice Developer

5.To advice on or to design and develop a policy concerning organisation of care, ward management and institution policy and to become the neuro-patients advocate in organisation and management.

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The expertise in neuroscience nursing

• is learnt by professional situations• integrates education and practice• is strengthening your motivation and career• promotes critical thinking and problem solving

skills • can be achieved by flexible learning paths and

also by using virtual, e-learning facilities

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European competence profile for neuroscience nurses

NEUROSCIENCE NURSING

- acute, rehabilitative ja palliative

Competence based learning

Virtual learning environment

Blended learning paths

Competent

Proficient

Expert

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The challenges for neuroscience nursing in the future are :

• Ensuring appropriate access to neurological care for all patients.

• Advance the art and science of neurology and nursing and thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders.

• Supporting and advocating for an environment, which ensures ethical, high quality neurological care.

• Providing excellence in professional education by offering a variety of programs in both the clinical and nursing aspects of neurology and the basic neurosciences to other nurses and allied health professionals.

• Supporting clinical and basic research in the neuroscience nursing and related fields.

• Developing evidence based care for neuro-patients.• Develop the model and tools how the competences of neuro

science nursing are recognised, assessed and confessed.

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