Nursing science in developing nursing practice
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSHA5103 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | SH 2015 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2018-2019) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Melender, Hanna-Leena |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2018-2019
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Classes | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-SH-4A | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Eila Rasivirta | Finnish | 22 h | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 2 | S-SH-4B | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Hanna-Leena Melender | Finnish | 22 h | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 3 | S-SH-4C | 2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21 | Päivi Autio | Finnish | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 | |
| 4 | S-SH-4CK | 2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02 | Marita Salmu | Finnish | 22 h | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
| 5 | S-SH-4DK | 2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02 | Marjo-Riitta Himanen | Finnish | 22 h | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
| 6 | S-SH-4VK | 2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02 | Marjo-Riitta Himanen | Finnish | 20 h | 2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14 |
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.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 54 h, of which
- lectures 16 h
- autonomous studies 36 h
- examination 2 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Prerequisites: Basic professional studies in nursing.
Contents
Relationship between nursing science, research and development. Assessment of nurse competence. Evidence based nursing practice, management and education. Evidence based client/patient education, and teaching and preceptorship of nursing students and colleagues. Future of nursing science.
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. (soveltuvin osin)
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. Autonomous studies.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: the student is able
- to name the elements of nursing practice, management and education based on nursing science
Grade 3: the student is able
- to describe the elements of nursing practice, management and education based on nursing science
Grade 5: the student is able
- to describe the elements of nursing practice, management and education based on nursing science and to apply them in a new context
Assessment Methods
Examination 50 %. Assignment 50 %.