Home Nursing Care (HJÚ711G)

The focus of this course is the home as a place of health care. The meaning and value of the home for people will be addressed as well as the impact of increased use of technology in the organization and provision of care and treatment. The course will explore the relationship between the environment of the home and health and well being of the members of the household. Furthermore, it will address a number of issues related to being a carer and their collaboration with the formal health- and social care system. The organization of different services will be described and discussed.

Chronic Illness and Health Care (HJÚ727G)

In the first part the focus is on the Icelandic health care system in international context, illness behavior, explanations of health services utilization, characteristics of users of health services,and quality assessment in health care. In the second part the emphasis is on concepts, characteristics and phenomena related to chronic illness as well as on nursing care for the chronically ill and their families. Ethical dilemmas related to health care of chronically ill people and their families are identified and analyzed. Services of welfare institutions are introduced as well as patient organizations.

Family Nursing (HJÚ529G)

This course focuses on familiarising students with the roles of nurses within health clinics, i.e. infant and young child care and general patient reception. Particular emphasis is placed on the care and monitoring of newborns, postpartum mothers and families, nursing for young families, the principles of family nursing and the implementation of these principles for patients at the health clinic.  The course introduces students to the way new parents adjust to the role, including for example bonding in families.  It also addresses variations, such as the impact of the pregnancy and birth on the health of the mother and child and postpartum depression. Students will acquire basic knowledge and training in the evaluation of the health and individual needs of mothers, newborns and families in the postpartum period, both through clinical training and problem solving exercises.  Emphasis will be placed on training students in patient communication and preventative and health promoting nursing.

The main objective of the course is to deepen students' understanding of the healthcare services provided at a health clinic, as well as increasing their understanding of the role of nurses in general and specialised patient reception at health clinics.  The main focus is on health protection as well as education and support for families who are patients at the health clinic.  There will be discussion of terminology and theories connected to family nursing, health protection and methods for developing family interviews and education and support initiatives. The course will also address how nurses can apply evidence-based working practices in a clinical setting and the principles of health clinic nursing in practice and research. Government healthcare policy will be key.  The course is intended to give students an opportunity to develop their skills in helping individuals and families look after their own health.  Students will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with certain specialisations within nursing. 

Home Nursing Care (HJÚ711G)

The focus of this course is the home as a place of health care. The meaning and value of the home for people will be addressed as well as the impact of increased use of technology in the organization and provision of care and treatment. The course will explore the relationship between the environment of the home and health and well being of the members of the household. Furthermore, it will address a number of issues related to being a carer and their collaboration with the formal health- and social care system. The organization of different services will be described and discussed.

Family Nursing (HJÚ529G)

This course focuses on familiarising students with the roles of nurses within health clinics, i.e. infant and young child care and general patient reception. Particular emphasis is placed on the care and monitoring of newborns, postpartum mothers and families, nursing for young families, the principles of family nursing and the implementation of these principles for patients at the health clinic.  The course introduces students to the way new parents adjust to the role, including for example bonding in families.  It also addresses variations, such as the impact of the pregnancy and birth on the health of the mother and child and postpartum depression. Students will acquire basic knowledge and training in the evaluation of the health and individual needs of mothers, newborns and families in the postpartum period, both through clinical training and problem solving exercises.  Emphasis will be placed on training students in patient communication and preventative and health promoting nursing.

The main objective of the course is to deepen students' understanding of the healthcare services provided at a health clinic, as well as increasing their understanding of the role of nurses in general and specialised patient reception at health clinics.  The main focus is on health protection as well as education and support for families who are patients at the health clinic.  There will be discussion of terminology and theories connected to family nursing, health protection and methods for developing family interviews and education and support initiatives. The course will also address how nurses can apply evidence-based working practices in a clinical setting and the principles of health clinic nursing in practice and research. Government healthcare policy will be key.  The course is intended to give students an opportunity to develop their skills in helping individuals and families look after their own health.  Students will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with certain specialisations within nursing. 

Chronic Illness and Health Care (HJÚ727G)

In the first part the focus is on the Icelandic health care system in international context, illness behavior, explanations of health services utilization, characteristics of users of health services,and quality assessment in health care. In the second part the emphasis is on concepts, characteristics and phenomena related to chronic illness as well as on nursing care for the chronically ill and their families. Ethical dilemmas related to health care of chronically ill people and their families are identified and analyzed. Services of welfare institutions are introduced as well as patient organizations.

Communication and Health Education (HJÚ314G)

This is a second-year course in the undergraduate nursing program and it builds on the knowledge students have acquired in nursing, social sciences, and psychology. The aim of the course is to lay the foundation for students’ competence in: 1) high-quality communication, 2) establishing an effective therapeutic relationship, 3) providing patient education using evidence-based methods and 4) understanding how these competencies relate to the safety of healthcare service users. Communication will be explored from multiple perspectives, and students will have numerous opportunities to practice both during and outside class sessions. Particular emphasis will be placed on active listening, responding in challenging communication situations and constructive communication with users of healthcare services. The concepts of respect, professional responsibility of healthcare workers and professionalism will also be discussed in relation to the universal right to healthcare.

The course will further address the purpose of health education for users of healthcare services and the relationship between education, outcomes and treatment success. Key theories in health education and adult learning will be introduced, along with the concept of health literacy. The educational process will be examined in light of differing patient needs, and students will practice planning and delivering education. Various teaching methods and educational tools will be reviewed, as well as how the knowledge, skills and attitudes of nurses can influence the effectiveness of patient education.

HÆFNIVIÐMIР

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Use constructive communication strategies in a variety of situations
2. Explain the therapeutic relationship and its importance in nursing care
3. Reflect on how their own communication style influences the development of therapeutic relationships with patients
4. Critically discuss the fundamental components of health education, including its purpose, ethics, major learning theories, and the educational process
5. Develop and justify an educational plan for a patient on a defined topic
6. Explain how communication and education affect safety within the healthcare system

Statistics (HJÚ214G)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of applied statistics with a practical focus on using the Jamovi software. Students learn key elements of descriptive and inferential statistics, including how to perform, interpret, and present statistical analyses relevant to health sciences. Core topics include variable types and research designs, measures of central tendency and variability, graphical data presentation, standardization and distributions, hypothesis testing (including t-tests and χ² tests), and correlation (including Pearson’s r and Spearman’s r). Emphasis is placed on hands-on skills in Jamovi and on critically interpreting statistical results within the context of nursing and health research.

Statistics (HJÚ214G)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of applied statistics with a practical focus on using the Jamovi software. Students learn key elements of descriptive and inferential statistics, including how to perform, interpret, and present statistical analyses relevant to health sciences. Core topics include variable types and research designs, measures of central tendency and variability, graphical data presentation, standardization and distributions, hypothesis testing (including t-tests and χ² tests), and correlation (including Pearson’s r and Spearman’s r). Emphasis is placed on hands-on skills in Jamovi and on critically interpreting statistical results within the context of nursing and health research.

Thesis (HJÚ818L)

The course From theory to practice in nursing is a 10 credit course that prepares students to present new clinical nursing knowledge. Students work under the guidance of a member of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and clinical nurse with a MS degree.

Elective Course in Clinical Nursing (HJÚ823G)

Student will choose the clinical placement. It has to be a clinical placement where patients /people are provided nursing and where student can enhance his/her clinical skills and knowledge. Specific conditions include that student has not been working there before and that a nurse is practicing there.

Research Methodology (HJÚ243G)

The objectives of this course are for students to gain understanding of main methodological concepts as well as knowledge about the mostly used methods in nursing research.

Research Methodology (HJÚ243G)

The objectives of this course are for students to gain understanding of main methodological concepts as well as knowledge about the mostly used methods in nursing research.

Thesis (HJÚ818L)

The course From theory to practice in nursing is a 10 credit course that prepares students to present new clinical nursing knowledge. Students work under the guidance of a member of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery and clinical nurse with a MS degree.