{"id":5231,"date":"2023-06-22T11:14:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T09:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sairaanhoitajaksisuomessa.fi\/?p=5231"},"modified":"2024-11-12T15:28:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T13:28:06","slug":"d-tilanne-paalla-vinkkeja-suomen-kielen-oppimiseen-harjoittelussa-osa-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sairaanhoitajaksisuomessa.fi\/en\/d-tilanne-paalla-vinkkeja-suomen-kielen-oppimiseen-harjoittelussa-osa-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Situation on? Tips for learning Finnish during internship, part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Situation on? Tips for learning Finnish during internship, part 1<\/h2>

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We were literally in the middle of a real situation when we presented the Continuing Professional Education for Nurses Granted with a Diploma in General Nursing outside the EU\/EEA project and the training program to true professionals in student guidance \u2013 staff responsible for and interested in student mentoring from VARHA \u2013 during the student mentoring training day on May 12, 2023.<\/p>

We heard stories about how the patience of supervisors seemed almost endless, for example, with a student for whom, due to their cultural background, saying no was nearly impossible\u2014even when it would have been necessary in response to the question, 'Do you understand what needs to be done?' The student would answer, 'Yes,' even though, in reality, the information hadn't fully registered. A familiar situation?<\/p>

Just as patiently and in various ways, we emphasize to students in the Diploma in General Nursing outside the EU\/EEA project\u00b4s training that a good nurse asks questions. A good nurse is willing to say that they don't know or don't understand. And that learning is allowed during practice. In the Finnish care culture, trust is built when the nursing team knows what each member is capable of and how they can assist.<\/p>

What can we do to succeed? The student must have the opportunity to prepare for situations in advance<\/strong>. If the task is, for example, showering a patient or resident, the situation is already inevitably happening when the taps are turned on! Water is flowing, and the trainee may not know how to say or ask if the water is the right temperature or if you can shower your armpits, etc.<\/p>

The title 'situation on?' was accompanied by a question mark. Situational language learning is widely discussed and is very effective and motivating from the learner's perspective (e.g., Vaarala et al., 2016; Finnish Language Situational Learning Research Project 2016\u20132018). In the situations we described, it is impossible to learn a language while acting: when water is spraying in a steamy bathroom, the student's resources are no longer sufficient for finding words and expressions: Can one say, 'Spray yourself!' 'Could you spray yourself?' 'Are you able to spray yourself...?' Is the expression too commanding and impolite? Is it too vague and complicated for someone with hearing impairment or dementia...? And one should also note that the form of the verb 'suihkuttaa' changes as you modify the expression... These things must be considered and prepared for in advance. Where can a student find words in a situation that is new to them? Showering is basic nursing competence, but it's not about competence; it's about coping with the situation in Finnish. And not just coping, but managing the entire showering process in a way that is pleasant and safe for the patient.<\/p>

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Tips for instructors:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>
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1. Instruct the student to prepare for the situation in advance<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>

The student can prepare in advance for upcoming tasks or nursing procedures, such as those scheduled for the next day or week.<\/strong><\/p>