INTEGRATION OF BASIC AND INNOVATIVE METHODS OF PHYSIOLOGY TEACHING TO STUDENTS OF SPECIALITY 223 “NURSING”

The article deals with the peculiarities of methods of physiology teaching to students of speciality 223 “Nursing”, the systematic approaches to the study of theoretical material, the ways of integrating the basics of physiological processes with the mastery of basic and innovative methods of practical researches are analysed, the important role of the applied principle in the training of future nurses is justified. Various approaches to the organisation of the educational process are analysed, which provides an opportunity for students to fully master the programme competences and professional skills. A comprehensive analysis of methods of discipline teaching is presented, which considers the combination of traditional teaching with modern technological solutions, in particular the use of interactive presentations and online resources, thematic films and videos, which contributes to the consistent formation of knowledge in the study of subject and provides a high level of preparation for future professional activity. The article focuses on the importance of direct personal participation of students in the conduction of experimental and clinical researches to achieve the positive programme learning outcomes according to the working curriculum. Particular attention is paid to the introduction of problem-based learning through the use of case method, situational tasks and modelling of clinical cases, which brings the acquired knowledge as close as possible to practical activities. Laboratory works about the study of cardiovascular system, respiratory functions, neurophysiological processes and endocrine regulation demonstrate the significant effectiveness. Students master the techniques of electrocardiography, spirometry, blood pressure and pulse measurement, heart sounds auscultation, determining glucose and cholesterol levels, Rh factor and blood groups, examination of clinically important tendon reflexes, visual acuity and field of vision. An important component of practice-based learning is the ability to analyse the basic indexes of homeostasis that affect the functional state of organism, to identify critically important disorders of physiological functions and to integrate the acquired knowledge into professional skills. The importance of an individual approach to students in determining the complexity of tasks, taking into account the psychological characteristics, level of basic training and adaptive capabilities, which increases motivation and learning effectiveness, is substantiated. An important area of optimising the educational process is the development of methods for student’s self-work with various sources of information, formation of skills for critical thinking, analysis of logical connections and the ability to systematise the received information. The motivational component, individual approach and adaptive methods in modern conditions significantly increase the effectiveness and quality of education, which ensures comprehensive training of qualified specialists to perform their duties in clinical medicine in accordance with the requirements of educational standards.