Theoretical Basics of Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHA0201 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2011VK |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2012) |
| Credits: | 7 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Salmu, Marita |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | S-SH-1CK | 2012-01-09 – 2012-12-21 | Anne Puska, Hanna-Leena Melender | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
| 12 | S-SH-1VK | 2012-01-09 – 2012-12-21 | Anne Puska, Marita Salmu, Pirjo Peltomäki, Virpi Välimaa | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is familiar with the central phases in the history of nursing and nursing science. The student is familiar with the basics of philosophy and ethics. The student is able to evaluate ethics in his/her nursing practice. The student is able to tell the principles of nursing. The student is able to analyse and solve ethical problems in nursing practice. The student implements evidence based practice both in nursing and in studies.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 189 h
- of which scheduled studies: 90 h
- of which autonomous studies: 99 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites.
Contents
The history of nursing and nursing science. Philosophical and ethical basics of nursing. Basics of nursing science. The idea and methods of evidence based nursing.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Sorvettula, M. 1998. Johdatus suomalaisen hoitotyön historiaan. Helsinki. Suomen sairaanhoitajaliitto
Marriner-Tomey, A. 1994. Hoitotyön teoreetikot ja heidän työnsä. Vammala.
Leino-Kilpi,H. & Välimäki,M. 2008. Etiikka hoitotyössä. Helsinki. WSOY.
Other material presented by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 40 h, seminars 13 h, group assignment 13 h, e-learning 24 h.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1
The student
- is able to describe some of the historical, philosophical and ethical basics of nursing.
- identifies ethical problems in nursing
- is able to search and use source material
Grade 3
The student
- is able to describe the central historical, philosophical and ethical basics of nursing.
- is able to evaluate ethical problems in nursing as well as search and use source material
Grade 5
The student
- is able to describe the historical, philosophical and ethical basics of nursing.
- is able to evaluate and solve ethical problems in nursing as well as search and use source material
Assessment Methods
Written assignments 100%