Basics of Nursing Science

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG09AIHE210
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Palo, Raija
Teacher Team: Nummela, Marjut ; Majasaari, Hilkka ; Kuhalampi, Katriina ; Ahola, Liisa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

ETHICAL COMPETENCE, DECISION-MAKING COMPETENCE

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

Further Information

R&D 2 cr

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