Registered nurses’ clinical competence at the time of pandemic
At the time of pandemic, the nurses’ competence in clinical nursing has been emphasized more than ever! The healthcare needs knowledgeable, skillful, and resilient practitioners. Luckily, our nursing staff meets these attributes and have been a cornerstone of our fight against this sudden threat to the global health and to the health of each individual. The changed healthcare needs and work culture, entail health professionals changed knowledge and skills to manage the acute situations, diverse needs of […]
Head of Department of Nursing Science, Professor Tarja Kvist and Vice Head, Professor Terhi Saaranen introduce:
Tarja Kvist: Hello everybody, I made my Registered Nurse degree in Helsinki City Nursing School. I remember walking Lääkärinkatu to Laakso Hospital (school located there) and thinking, that one day I will study nursing science. I started my nursing career in Helsinki University Hospital, specialized in surgical care and working in coronary surgical ward and […]