Basics of Nursing Science
| Structure Type: | Course |
|---|
| Code: | KG09AIHE212 |
|---|
| Type: | Compulsory |
|---|
| Level: | Bachelor |
|---|
| Credits: | 2.0 points |
|---|
| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
|---|
| Teacher Team: | Maijala, Virpi |
|---|
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
|---|
Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| HOITOTYO-2013SH |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| HOITOTYO-2013TH |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| SH-2014 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| TH-2014 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
ETHICAL COMPETENCE, DECISION-MAKING COMPETENCE
Students will learn to know the philosophical foundation and ethical values in nursing. They will understand the meaning of evidence-based knowledge in nursing practice and in ethical decision-making.
INNOVATION COMPETENCE
Students will know the role of scientific thinking in practice and development of nursing. Students will learn to describe nursing science as the primary science in nursing and other sciences as supporting sciences.
COMPETENCE IN CUSTOMERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE
Students are aware of the holistic conception of the human being.
Student's Workload
Total workload 53 hours, including 23 hours in the classroom and 30 hours of independent studies according to instructions
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.
Availability:
http://tiny.cc/rfi0lx
http://tiny.cc/ngi0lx
Kangasniemi, M., Viitalähde, K. & Porkka, S. 2010. A theoretical examination of the rights of nurses. Nursing Ethics. 127 (5) 628-635.
Available:
http://tiny.cc/ikszmx
Other current material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
Students
- analyse the philosophical foundation of nursing and become aware of the values in nursing
- analyse main concepts in nursing science
- analyse research knowledge and understand the role of evidence-based knowledge in nursing and in ethical decision-making
Grades 3-4
Students
- are to some extent familiar with the philosophical foundation of nursing and aware of the values in nursing
- know most parts of the main concepts in nursing science
- analyse research knowledge and understand the role of evidence-based knowledge in nursing and in ethical decision-making
Grades 1-2
Students
- are to some extent familiar with the philosophical foundation of nursing and aware of the values in nursing
- know most parts of the main concepts in nursing science
- analyse research knowledge and understand the role of evidence-based knowledge in nursing and in ethical decision-making
Fail= 0
Students
- are not familiar with the philosophical foundation of nursing or aware of the values in nursing
- do not know the main concepts in nursing science
- do not know how to analyse research knowledge or understand the role of evidence-based knowledge in nursing and in ethical decision-making
Assessment Methods
Individual and group work, learning processes and evaluation of the learning outcomes, assignments
Work Placement
A theoretical study course
Back