We learned a lot from group discussion. Sometimes it was difficult to decide what to write in the blog. Because, we had our own opinions and experiences, that differs.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
1) Explore our own experiences through social network as nursing is evidence based and we got to have nice opportunity to explore our practical experience via social network.
2) As we are working with different people with various backgrounds, it is essential to respect other´s values and beliefs. Sometimes, even if we do not agree with our clients. Also, as we have a big impact on people`s health and decisions concerning health, we really need to pay attention to how we act or what we say.
3) We have through the groupdiscussions learned a lot about how the healthcare differs in our countries, although they are not so far from each other. It makes us better nurses/midwifes to know the differences i the world and it´s easier to understand foreign clients.
4) We have learned, how positive talking is way better than negative talking. This course also taught us how we can help our clients to build a stronger relationship/self esteem. It's not always so easy to discuss sensitive issues to person, who we don't know.
5) We have to understand that sexual health is still tabu. Nurses have to be comfortable and prepared talking about sex, meeting clients.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Day 4
At the beginning of the day, we had some statistics about social media.
HIGHLIGHTS: It was surprising, that 1 couple out of 5 meet online! We think it has positive and negative effects on people's lifes. For instance, we found a webpage (www.victoriamilan.se), that targets who are already in a relationship. This site, encourages people to have an affair.
We learned, that ethics are universal but we still have to apply those to situations and circumstances. Ethics are for all, but values are personal.
31.5.2012
HIGHLIGHTS: It was surprising, that 1 couple out of 5 meet online! We think it has positive and negative effects on people's lifes. For instance, we found a webpage (www.victoriamilan.se), that targets who are already in a relationship. This site, encourages people to have an affair.
We learned, that ethics are universal but we still have to apply those to situations and circumstances. Ethics are for all, but values are personal.
31.5.2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Day 3
Instead of lectures we had a group discussion. We took anamnesis from each other connected with sexual health. It was a practical platform to have nurse-client relationship. Afterwards we reflected about how it felt to be a client and also a health professional. We also had time to discuss about sexual health system differences and similarities as a client in our countries. There were some differences between groups when we reflected our group work in the class. So it was nice to hear different ideas about being a client and a health professional.
HIGHLIGHTS: Askings questions about sexual health needs some experience and it should be done by a professional. Here we still can not forget that a professional doesn`t born within 1 day but skills come through practice.
During Ilsa Lottes lecture, we learned that inequality kills more and more people. Education has big impact on sexual health promotion, because it gives women more self-esteem and confidence.
If you don't know your rights, you can't stand up for yourself for an example. E.g I can't say no to have sex with a man, if you don't know your rights. Therefore, nurses has unite with people who are making decisions.
In the afternoon, we went to TukiNainen. It's a non-govermental and non-profit organization which is dealing with rape-traumas. There they showed some paintings reflecting victims' emotions.
Anl alter in the evening, we we went to have a boat-cruise. It was nice too see Jyväskylä from different point of view!
30.5.2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Askings questions about sexual health needs some experience and it should be done by a professional. Here we still can not forget that a professional doesn`t born within 1 day but skills come through practice.
During Ilsa Lottes lecture, we learned that inequality kills more and more people. Education has big impact on sexual health promotion, because it gives women more self-esteem and confidence.
If you don't know your rights, you can't stand up for yourself for an example. E.g I can't say no to have sex with a man, if you don't know your rights. Therefore, nurses has unite with people who are making decisions.
In the afternoon, we went to TukiNainen. It's a non-govermental and non-profit organization which is dealing with rape-traumas. There they showed some paintings reflecting victims' emotions.
Anl alter in the evening, we we went to have a boat-cruise. It was nice too see Jyväskylä from different point of view!
30.5.2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Day 1&2
Dear readers,
we are going to share our thoughts and emotions about the Intensive Course week with you.
Anitta (Finland), Priti (Nepal), Anna (Sweden), Tine (Norway), Kristi (Estonia). Our mentor is Marina Hirjaba.
DAY 1
Our first day we talked about resilience and evidence based nursing practice etc.
HIGHLIGHTS: In finland every fifth woman have experiences of violence. We also learnt that most of the rapes happens indoors and more possibly by familiars. It is interesting to know that because we tend to think that staying indoors late at night is very safe.
We also got to know about the concept "resilience". We translated it to different mother tongues: jätkusuutlikkus (Estonian), motståndskraft (Swedish), motstandskraft (Norwegian), lujittavuus (Finnish), bikasonmukh (Nepali).
Professor Ilsa Lottes presented us statistics about inequalities which shows that Norway, Sweden, Finland are doing good in that area compared to U.S.
In the evening we gathered to gasthaus Laajari here, in Jyväskylä. We played funny games and just tried to get to know each other. It was nice relaxing time with music and new friends. Thanks for everybody!
28.05.12.
DAY 2
It was really good to think about family as a team and how to link theory to practice. It is important to cope with tensions and not to give up too fast. Principal lecturer Anna Rönkä from JAMK emphasised the fact that communication in a couple relationship is essential. So it is important to stay positive while talking, no matter what is the topic. The lecture was really interesting! This is a theme that everybody can relate to.
In the afternoon we visited Central hospital in Jyväskylä and they introduced breastfeeding counselling. It is good to see that Finnish midwives emphasise the importance of breastfeeding and counsel women even through the phone for free. Although counselling costs 27 euros per visit, we think it is worth it. Probably there would be more customers if the price was cheaper.
After a long day, we had great sauna and dinner with nice company in Ladun maja.
29.05.12
we are going to share our thoughts and emotions about the Intensive Course week with you.
Anitta (Finland), Priti (Nepal), Anna (Sweden), Tine (Norway), Kristi (Estonia). Our mentor is Marina Hirjaba.
DAY 1
Our first day we talked about resilience and evidence based nursing practice etc.
HIGHLIGHTS: In finland every fifth woman have experiences of violence. We also learnt that most of the rapes happens indoors and more possibly by familiars. It is interesting to know that because we tend to think that staying indoors late at night is very safe.
We also got to know about the concept "resilience". We translated it to different mother tongues: jätkusuutlikkus (Estonian), motståndskraft (Swedish), motstandskraft (Norwegian), lujittavuus (Finnish), bikasonmukh (Nepali).
Professor Ilsa Lottes presented us statistics about inequalities which shows that Norway, Sweden, Finland are doing good in that area compared to U.S.
In the evening we gathered to gasthaus Laajari here, in Jyväskylä. We played funny games and just tried to get to know each other. It was nice relaxing time with music and new friends. Thanks for everybody!
28.05.12.
DAY 2
It was really good to think about family as a team and how to link theory to practice. It is important to cope with tensions and not to give up too fast. Principal lecturer Anna Rönkä from JAMK emphasised the fact that communication in a couple relationship is essential. So it is important to stay positive while talking, no matter what is the topic. The lecture was really interesting! This is a theme that everybody can relate to.
In the afternoon we visited Central hospital in Jyväskylä and they introduced breastfeeding counselling. It is good to see that Finnish midwives emphasise the importance of breastfeeding and counsel women even through the phone for free. Although counselling costs 27 euros per visit, we think it is worth it. Probably there would be more customers if the price was cheaper.
After a long day, we had great sauna and dinner with nice company in Ladun maja.
29.05.12
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