The Professional and Scientific Foundation of Nursing, Skills Training and Reflection: 3rd Year 050SYK3

Course Description

The aim is that the student will:

• Develop a critical and analytical attitude towards the discipline and practice of nursing.
• Understand the importance of quality development and professional development.
• Be able to critically evaluate relevant research literature.
• Develop nursing skills related to specialist health service and the municipal health services.

Course unit 1 - 3 -1 The History and Traditions of Nursing

• Nursing: a scientific-based profession or calling?
• Psychiatric nursing – a historical perspective

Course unit 1- 3 - 2 The Scientific Foundation of Nursing

• Nursing research
• Concepts, theories and models

Course unit 1- 3 - 3 Nursing as a Clinical Subject

• The administrative and professional development aspects of nursing (e.g. change, quality and conflict resolution)
• Health-promoting and preventative measures
• Nursing theories with a special focus on the nursing of patients in the specialist and municipal health services (e.g. Kari Martinsen)
• Important concepts with a special focus on nursing of patients in the specialist and municipal health services (e.g. solidarity, dignity, resources, relations, fundamental values, courage and self-respect)
• Context

Course unit 1 - 3 - 4 Scientific Theory and Research Methods

• Research ethics

Course unit 1 - 3 - 5 Ethics

• Ethical skills
• Ethical dilemmas in the practice of nursing (in relation to relevant nursing practice areas)
• Health services ethics

Course unit 1 - 3 -6 Studies in Preparation for Practice

• Learning activities with a focus on the future practice placement in psychiatry, geriatric care and preventative health care. Obligatory attendance: see ‘Worth knowing’ 6.2.2: ‘Regulations concerning obligatory attendance for nursing students’.

Assessment Methods

Main course: 050SYK3 000 The Professional and Scientific Foundation of Nursing, Skills Training and Reflection: 3rd Year 9 ECTS

Course unit: 050SYK3 1-3 Course assignment: Nursing 3rd Year 6 ECTS

Individual, written assignment relating to the mental health services. The assignment will be assessed pass/fail.

Course unit: 050SYK3 PR3 Studies in Preparation for Practice 3rd Year 3 ECTS

Studies in preparation for practice is assessed as pass when the requirement regarded attendance has been fulfilled. See ‘Worth knowing’ 6.2.2: ‘Regulations concerning obligatory attendance for nursing students’.

For assessment methods regarding the 4-year BSc Nursing (part time) programme, refer to the current regulations and study guides.

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