•   Nursing Science in Past and Today 7Q00EZ99-3002 11.04.2022-05.06.2022  3 cr  (20NURSE) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    The student
    - knows what science and nursing science are
    - is aware of the meaning of other sciences for nursing science and nursing practice
    - knows the historical bases behind the current state of the field
    - understands the meaning of nursing science in nursing practice and social decision-making
    - knows the basics of scientific argumentation and evidence-based thinking.
    Course contents
    - science, nursing science and its relationship to other sciences
    - the historical development of nursing science
    - recent nursing research as a basis for nursing practice and science
    - using nursing science in decision-making in social and health care in society
    - basis for scientific argumentation and evidence-based practice
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Student's knowledge of nursing science and evidence based practice are weak and without explanations.

    Good

    Student's knowledge of nursing science and evidence based practice are structured.

    Excellent

    The student is able to assess nursing using the concepts of nursing scientific.

    His/her own reflection on nursing science and evidence based practice are consistent and applicable.


    Name of lecturer(s)

    Helena Vesaluoma

    Recommended or required reading

    First four articles and NINR document are about nursing science and where it is heading for.
    Last two articles are reviews, the aim is that you get familiar with reading reviews.

    Articles:
    1) Fawcett, Jacqueline. “Thoughts About Nursing Science and Nursing Sciencing Revisited.” Nursing Science Quarterly 33.1 (2020): 97–99. Web.
    2) Jairath, N. et al. “Theory and Theorizing in Nursing Science: Commentary from the Nursing Research Special Issue Editorial Team.” Nursing Research 67.2 (2018): 188–195. Web.
    3) Barrett, Elizabeth Ann Manhart. “Again, What Is Nursing Science?” Nursing Science Quarterly 30.2 (2017): 129–133. Web
    4) Gephart, Sheila M, Mary Davis, and Kimberly Shea. “Perspectives on Policy and the Value of Nursing Science in a Big Data Era.” Nursing Science Quarterly 31.1 (2018): 78–81. Web.

    Reviews:
    1) Webster, Natalie L. et al. “Using Technology to Support the Emotional and Social Well‐being of Nurses: A Scoping Review.” Journal of Advanced Nursing 76.1 (2020): 109–120. Web.
    2) Schmidt, M. and Uman, T. (2020), Experiences of acute care by persons with mental health problems: an integrative literature review. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1111/jpm.12624

    NINR Strategic Plan: https://www.ninr.nih.gov/newsandinformation/publications/strategic-plan (not translated)

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    Independentely studied course, assignments in pairs.

    There are 6 articles to be read as well as National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Strategic Plan (pages 10-35). Read documents (2 credits)
    1) Discuss with your partner what nursing science has meant to you, has it changed and what does it mean now. Make a mindmap or a timeline of your thoughts.
    2) Make a synthesis/essay of the read articles and NINR document by answering a question 'what does this mean to you as a future nurse?' Use references adequately but do not describe read documents in this synthesis. The maximum length of the synthesis is 2 pages + cover page and reference list page, done in pairs.

    Return mindmap and synthesis to the Moodle course: Nursing Science in Past and Now by 23th of May 2022. (not translated)

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    11.04.2022 - 05.06.2022

    Registration

    26.01.2022 - 11.04.2022

    Credits

    3 cr

    Group(s)

    20NURSE

    Seats

    0 - 39

    Teacher(s)

    Tomi Salminen

    Further information for students

    Numeric evaluation (not translated)

    Unit, in charge

    Nursing

    Degree programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Exam schedule

    Deadline for completing the course: 23.5.2022. (not translated)

    Students use of time and load

    Reading and studying materials (2 credits)
    Writing the synthesis (1 credit) (not translated)