Expertise in Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHA0703 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2013VK |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2017) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Peltomäki, Pirjo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands the significance of nursing research in developing the quality of nursing. The student gains a deeper understanding of evidence based nursing practice. The student has critical thinking skills and reflection to take responsibility for his/her development into a specialist.
The student understands required key skills for her/his own professional development and is able to apply these skills.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 41 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Prerequisites: Basic professional studies in nursing.
Contents
Nursing science in developing nursing practice.
Deepening professionalism.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Eriksson, K, Isola, A, Kyngäs, H, Leino-Kilpi, H, Lindström, UÅ, Paavilainen, E, Pietilä, A-M, Salanterä, S, Vehviläinen-Julkunen-K, Åstedt-Kurki, P. 2012. Hoitotiede. Helsinki. Sanoma Pro Oy.
Articles and other additional material (will be pointed out at the beginning of the study unit)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 26 h, group work 13 h.
Independent learning 39 h.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: the student is able
- to describe the elements of nursing practice and education based on nursing science and to apply them in a new context
- to describe central areas in nursing professionalism and can apple them in a new context
Grade 3: the student is able
- to describe the elements of nursing practice and education based on nursing science
- to describe central areas in nursing professionalism
Grade 1: the student is able
- to name the elements of nursing practice and education based on nursing science
- to name central areas in nursing professionalism
Assessment Methods
Examination.