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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 TimeTeacher(s)LanguageClassesEnrolment
1S-SH-4A2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21Eila RasivirtaFinnish22 h2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
2S-SH-4B2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21Hanna-Leena MelenderFinnish22 h2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
3S-SH-4C2018-08-31 – 2018-12-21Päivi AutioFinnish 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
4S-SH-4CK2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02Marita SalmuFinnish22 h2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14
5S-SH-4DK2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02Marjo-Riitta HimanenFinnish22 h2018-12-10 – 2019-01-14
6S-SH-4VK2019-01-07 – 2019-06-02Marjo-Riitta HimanenFinnish20 h2018-12-10 – 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 %.


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