Students will know the philosophical foundation and ethical values of nursing. They will understand the meaning of evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice and in ethical decision-making.
INNOVATION COMPETENCE
Students know the meaning of scientific thinking in nursing and its development. Students are able to describe nursing science as the primary science in nursing and other sciences as supporting sciences to nursing science.
COMPETENCE IN CUSTOMERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE
Students are aware of the holistic conception of the human being.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Science and theory.
philosophical thinking and the main concepts.
Nursing science as a field of science.
Areas of research in nursing.
Values, ideas of man.
Recommended or Required Reading
Eriksson, K.& al. 2007. Hoitotiede. WSOY;
Kangasniemi, M., Viitalähde, K. & Porkka, S. 2010. A theoretical examination of the rights of nurses. Nursing Ethics. 127 (5) 628-635.
Other current material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
PBL, expert lectures, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Independent and group work, learning processes and evaluation of the learning results, assignments