Theoretical foundation of nursing
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KFG11B002 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hietaniemi, Elina |
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| Teacher Team: | Majasaari, Hilkka |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be introduced to the historical develoment of nursing, and to the essential theoretical foundations and concepts of health promotion and nursing. Students will know how to interact with elderly people in various life situations, being aware of the goals of the nursing/helping relationship and of the knowledge foundation and principles required to develop their personal skills in supporting patients and interacting with them. Students will also reflect deeply on the relationship of individuals with their environment from the point of view of health and well-being. Students will know how to evaluate and develop their competence and learning skills when assimilating the essential knowledge foundation and ethical principles of nursing. Students learn to critically acquire an apply evidence-based knowledge to practical elderly care. Students know the essential concepts of nursing in the English language.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Development of nursing and nursing science
- Philosophical, ethical and scientific foundations and paradigms of nursing
- Concepts of human nature in nursing, nursing principles, health culture and health promotion
- Professional competence requirements and nurse's roles and identity
- Act on the Status and Rights of Patients
- Health-illness cycle in the family
- Aims of the helping relationship, nursing plan and documentation
Recommended or Required Reading
Bomar, P. J. 2004. Promoting Health in Families. Applying Family Research and Theory to the Practice. Third edition. Sauders, Philadephia.
Eriksson, K. et al. 2007. Hoitotiede. WSOY. Helsinki (assigned parts)
Iivanainen, A. & Syväoja, P. 2009. Hoida ja kirjaa. Tammi, Helsinki (assigned parts).
Pietilä, A-M. 2010 (ed.) Terveyden edistäminen- teoriasta toimintaan. WSOY, Helsinki (assigned parts)
- Lecture material and other current material as indicated by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Interactive methods, individual assignments and group work, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation
- Examination (numerical assessment 1-5)
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