This course aims to give students an understanding of quantitative data collection, enabling them to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of different data collection methods in various research contexts. Students will be familiarised with suitable study design and statistical analytical approaches to answer research questions. Students are trained in implementing descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with the Jamovi statistical software and can interpret and report statistical results precisely and efficiently.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86200320256&namskra=1

The subject of this course is to strengthen nurses in performing a holistic, physical and mental health assessment of individuals of all ages seeking health care. To diagnose problems/issues and set goals for ongoing care/services based on health assessment results. Special emphasis will be on the classification system of emergency cases, poisoning, burns and suturing of wounds. Symptoms that may indicate violence and the services available to victims of violence are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based work practices, initiative and professional involvement of nurses in the implementation and recording of health assessments.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86445420256&namskra=1

The aim of this course is to enhance the student´s the ability in performing supportive interviews with individuals and families. The emphasize is on introduction evidence-based methods of psychotherapy such as supportive psychotherapy; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); motivational interviewing; mindfulness and family interviews according to Calgary family nursing model. The focus is on evidence-based practices, initiative and professional involvement of nurses in teamwork and way to enhance their skills, competence and knowledge of key issues in supportive interviews.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86396420256&namskra=1

The course is developed around the core function and social responsibility of the Primary health care system, in present and future. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary and problem based approach. The students will be guided to focus on new opportunities in the Primary health care service based on primary, secondary and tertiary prevention by enhancing available services to individuals, families along with the primary health care systems responsibility in the society. In the course students get the opportunity to strengthen their skills and expertise as therapists in interdisciplinary cooperation and identifying opportunities for development.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86379820256&namskra=1

The aim of this course is to deepen nurses' knowledge on the causes of acute and critical diseases and improve their skills in the assessment and treatment of seriously ill patients. The course covers, among other things, acute infectious diseases, poisons and trauma, assessment of the critically ill, resuscitation, respiratory failure, acute central nervous system problems, kidney problems, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, sepsis and shock. Emphasis will be placed on teaching students to assess the critically ill patient and respond with adequate care. There will be a special focus on clinical guidelines and standards of care, evidence-based clinical knowledge, skills training and strengthening the competence of students in acute situations.

In this course, the emphasis is on advanced physiology and pathophysiological changes in body function that lead to disorder and disease. The focus is on organ systems and particular alterations in physiological processes underlying common diseases across the lifespan. Prevalent clinical symptoms will be discussed, etiologies, diagnosis and treatment therein. In the course,  various teaching methods will be used with an emphasis on active participation of students and the transfer of their knowledge to clinical situations.

The course is intended to deepen students' knowledge in qualitative methodology. The philosophical and theoretical basis of qualitative methods is taught alongside its practical application in nursing and midwifery. In this context, students develop skills to develop initiate their own research projects and to utilize research results within their own field of expertise.

The student brings interesting research articles conducted within his/her speciality to class and they are used in wider discussions of qualitative methodology.

To prepare the student to conduct qualitative studies we have organized interactive workshops. Throughout the course, ethical issues related to qualitative research are also discussed, such as confidentiality, validity and generalization of research results.

The student is also trained to critically appraise the quality of published qualitative research articles. Particular emphasis is placed on getting the student acquainted with phenomenology, qualitative content analysis (theme analysis vs. coding and deductive vs. inductive analysis), field studies (ethnography), individual interviews and focus group interviews, mixed-method research, and action research.

Projects that the student engage in during the course should be associated with their own field of expertise and must be prepared in collaboration with their main supervisor.

The goal of the course is for the special education nurses to train and deepen their clinical skills by making use of knowledge from academic courses in the study program. These are the courses, Supportive conversation therapy and Family nursing, Specialized health assessment and the course Health care nursing and the community. The program is individualized, and each student sets his own learning goals at the beginning of the program.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86444920260&namskra=1

The work environment of health care services has changed constantly in recent years requiring more than ever leadership skills of nurses as well as other healthcare professionals, whether in clinical roles, teaching or education. The course should prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare.

The course content includes concepts, models and theories in leadership. The role and characteristics of leaders and the role of leaders as change agents are discussed, within health care organizations and generally in the community, locally and globally, at present and in the future. A global approach and innovation are emphasized.

The subject of the course is to improve the knowledge, mastery and skills of nurses in assessing the psychosocial well-being of children and young people as well as families. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention and identification of the symptoms of psychosocial problems and related remedies. Mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth, reading in the child's expression, relationship building and support in the parental role will be discussed. The focus will be on the mental health of children and young people, the most common mental disorders and risky behaviours, as well as early intervention by nurses and advice on more specialized resources.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86442820266&namskra=1

This course builds on knowledge that students have already acquired in the courses Clinical Physiology and Pathology, Pharmacology for Nurses and Assessment of Mental and Physical Well-Being. Students use this knowledge in the implementation of nursing care for those living with poor health and/or reduced skills due to chronic illness or aging. We will continue to work on the application of evidence-based knowledge that can be found in clinical guidelines and academic summaries. Students get the opportunity to design support methods for different situations in health care nursing, e.g. in home care and reception for people with chronic health problems and/or the elderly. The influence of conditions at home, organization of services, integration and use of welfare technology will be discussed.

The objective of the course is for nurses to know and understand drugs activity in order to enable administration of drugs and complex medications to patients in a safe and responsible manner.

The course introduces activity, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications to cardiovascular drugs, antibiotics, gastrointestinal drugs, endocrine drugs, hormonal drugs, neuropathic drugs, painkillers and respiratory drugs, with lectures and discussion sessions. Emphasis is placed on solving complex clinical examples in in-hospital and out-of-hospital patient care where knowledge of efficacy, adverse, intermediate, and drug-drug interactions.

The course is for registered nurses enrolled in the MS program at Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Iceland.

The teachers are pharmacists, specialists and specialists in nursing.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86445020266&namskra=1

Final project

Final project

The goal of the course is for the special education nurses to train and deepen their clinical skills by making use of knowledge from Clinical studies I and Clinical studies II  academic courses in the study program. These are the courses, Supportive conversation therapy and family nursing, Specialized health assessment, Primary care nursing and the community, Clinical physiology and pathology, Nursing in specialty II and Pharmacy for nurses. The program is individualized, and each student sets his own learning goals at the beginning of the program.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86444120270&namskra=1

This course aims to give students an understanding of quantitative data collection, enabling them to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of different data collection methods in various research contexts. Students will be familiarised with suitable study design and statistical analytical approaches to answer research questions. Students are trained in implementing descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with the Jamovi statistical software and can interpret and report statistical results precisely and efficiently.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86200320256&namskra=1

The subject of this course is to strengthen nurses in performing a holistic, physical and mental health assessment of individuals of all ages seeking health care. To diagnose problems/issues and set goals for ongoing care/services based on health assessment results. Special emphasis will be on the classification system of emergency cases, poisoning, burns and suturing of wounds. Symptoms that may indicate violence and the services available to victims of violence are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based work practices, initiative and professional involvement of nurses in the implementation and recording of health assessments.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86445420256&namskra=1

The aim of this course is to enhance the student´s the ability in performing supportive interviews with individuals and families. The emphasize is on introduction evidence-based methods of psychotherapy such as supportive psychotherapy; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); motivational interviewing; mindfulness and family interviews according to Calgary family nursing model. The focus is on evidence-based practices, initiative and professional involvement of nurses in teamwork and way to enhance their skills, competence and knowledge of key issues in supportive interviews.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86396420256&namskra=1

The course is developed around the core function and social responsibility of the Primary health care system, in present and future. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary and problem based approach. The students will be guided to focus on new opportunities in the Primary health care service based on primary, secondary and tertiary prevention by enhancing available services to individuals, families along with the primary health care systems responsibility in the society. In the course students get the opportunity to strengthen their skills and expertise as therapists in interdisciplinary cooperation and identifying opportunities for development.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86379820256&namskra=1

The aim of this course is to deepen nurses' knowledge on the causes of acute and critical diseases and improve their skills in the assessment and treatment of seriously ill patients. The course covers, among other things, acute infectious diseases, poisons and trauma, assessment of the critically ill, resuscitation, respiratory failure, acute central nervous system problems, kidney problems, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, sepsis and shock. Emphasis will be placed on teaching students to assess the critically ill patient and respond with adequate care. There will be a special focus on clinical guidelines and standards of care, evidence-based clinical knowledge, skills training and strengthening the competence of students in acute situations.

In this course, the emphasis is on advanced physiology and pathophysiological changes in body function that lead to disorder and disease. The focus is on organ systems and particular alterations in physiological processes underlying common diseases across the lifespan. Prevalent clinical symptoms will be discussed, etiologies, diagnosis and treatment therein. In the course,  various teaching methods will be used with an emphasis on active participation of students and the transfer of their knowledge to clinical situations.

The course is intended to deepen students' knowledge in qualitative methodology. The philosophical and theoretical basis of qualitative methods is taught alongside its practical application in nursing and midwifery. In this context, students develop skills to develop initiate their own research projects and to utilize research results within their own field of expertise.

The student brings interesting research articles conducted within his/her speciality to class and they are used in wider discussions of qualitative methodology.

To prepare the student to conduct qualitative studies we have organized interactive workshops. Throughout the course, ethical issues related to qualitative research are also discussed, such as confidentiality, validity and generalization of research results.

The student is also trained to critically appraise the quality of published qualitative research articles. Particular emphasis is placed on getting the student acquainted with phenomenology, qualitative content analysis (theme analysis vs. coding and deductive vs. inductive analysis), field studies (ethnography), individual interviews and focus group interviews, mixed-method research, and action research.

Projects that the student engage in during the course should be associated with their own field of expertise and must be prepared in collaboration with their main supervisor.

The goal of the course is for the special education nurses to train and deepen their clinical skills by making use of knowledge from academic courses in the study program. These are the courses, Supportive conversation therapy and Family nursing, Specialized health assessment and the course Health care nursing and the community. The program is individualized, and each student sets his own learning goals at the beginning of the program.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86444920260&namskra=1

The work environment of health care services has changed constantly in recent years requiring more than ever leadership skills of nurses as well as other healthcare professionals, whether in clinical roles, teaching or education. The course should prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare.

The course content includes concepts, models and theories in leadership. The role and characteristics of leaders and the role of leaders as change agents are discussed, within health care organizations and generally in the community, locally and globally, at present and in the future. A global approach and innovation are emphasized.

The subject of the course is to improve the knowledge, mastery and skills of nurses in assessing the psychosocial well-being of children and young people as well as families. Special emphasis will be placed on prevention and identification of the symptoms of psychosocial problems and related remedies. Mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth, reading in the child's expression, relationship building and support in the parental role will be discussed. The focus will be on the mental health of children and young people, the most common mental disorders and risky behaviours, as well as early intervention by nurses and advice on more specialized resources.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86442820266&namskra=1

This course builds on knowledge that students have already acquired in the courses Clinical Physiology and Pathology, Pharmacology for Nurses and Assessment of Mental and Physical Well-Being. Students use this knowledge in the implementation of nursing care for those living with poor health and/or reduced skills due to chronic illness or aging. We will continue to work on the application of evidence-based knowledge that can be found in clinical guidelines and academic summaries. Students get the opportunity to design support methods for different situations in health care nursing, e.g. in home care and reception for people with chronic health problems and/or the elderly. The influence of conditions at home, organization of services, integration and use of welfare technology will be discussed.

The objective of the course is for nurses to know and understand drugs activity in order to enable administration of drugs and complex medications to patients in a safe and responsible manner.

The course introduces activity, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications and contraindications to cardiovascular drugs, antibiotics, gastrointestinal drugs, endocrine drugs, hormonal drugs, neuropathic drugs, painkillers and respiratory drugs, with lectures and discussion sessions. Emphasis is placed on solving complex clinical examples in in-hospital and out-of-hospital patient care where knowledge of efficacy, adverse, intermediate, and drug-drug interactions.

The course is for registered nurses enrolled in the MS program at Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Iceland.

The teachers are pharmacists, specialists and specialists in nursing.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86445020266&namskra=1

Final project

Final project

The goal of the course is for the special education nurses to train and deepen their clinical skills by making use of knowledge from Clinical studies I and Clinical studies II  academic courses in the study program. These are the courses, Supportive conversation therapy and family nursing, Specialized health assessment, Primary care nursing and the community, Clinical physiology and pathology, Nursing in specialty II and Pharmacy for nurses. The program is individualized, and each student sets his own learning goals at the beginning of the program.

The course is taught at the University of Akureyri. You can find more information about the course on their website: https://ugla.unak.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=nam&chapter=namskeid&id=86444120270&namskra=1