The subject is concieved as theoretical and practical, describes the system of nursing care in the Czech republic (process, diagnosis, interventions), the patient needs and holistic approaches to health care. Part of the seminar is also training practical nursing skills on models.
Last update: Zámečníková Kateřina, Mgr. (08.01.2026)
Aim of the course
Learning goals of the subject:
Students acquire the theoretical knowledge necessary to perform basic and specialized nursing procedures.
Students are able to perform nursing procedures correctly.
Students are able to maintain aseptic approaches during nursing procedures.
Students learn the principles of an individualized and holistic approach to patients during simulated situations.
Last update: Zámečníková Kateřina, Mgr. (08.01.2026)
Literature
Recommended literature:
E-learning study materials in Moodle: Course Basis for patient care
HALLOWELL, Rosanne. Lippincott nursing procedures. Eighth edition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters Kluwer, 2019, ISBN 1-9751-2083-3. MLA 8th Edition (Modern Language Assoc.)
WEBB, Adele A. Nursing procedures made incredibly easy!. Second edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016 - 2016, 1 online resource (988 pages) : color illustrations. ISBN 1-4963-0042-4
Last update: Zámečníková Kateřina, Mgr. (08.01.2026)
Requirements to the exam
Seminar Requirements
The course is completed with a credit + exam.
To receive credit, students must attend all seminars and successfully complete all partial tests throughout the semester.
Before each seminar, students are required to complete the theoretical preparation at home, and a test on the given topic will be taken at the beginning of the seminar in the Moodle course “Basics of Patient Care“.
Credit:
successful completion of all partial tests during the semester
100 % attendance at practical classes
4-hour excursion at University Hospital Hradec Kralove
4 hours of practical training in patient care on models in the model room - presentation of all professional skills
Exam:
Written verification of theoretical knowledge – exam test in Moodle
Last update: Zámečníková Kateřina, Mgr. (08.01.2026)
Syllabus
Seminars:
Mgr. Kateřina Zámečníková
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