Evidence-Based Nursing (3cr)

Objective

Students understand the concept and role of evidence-based nursing in health and social services. They understand the role of nurses in evidence-based practice and are committed to their role. Students actively seek and use scientific knowledge in various nursing duties and decision-making and in their Bachelor's Thesis. They understand the importance of uniform practices and act accordingly. Students seek information from health science databases. They know how to define nursing needs and how to plan, implement and evaluate nursing in accordance with the nursing process. Students know how to use nursing scientific knowledge in decision-making and are motivated to pursue evidence-based practice.

Content

The concept and goals of evidence-based practice. The most important health science databases and sources of summarised information. Defining nursing needs and planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing. Nursing science and its central concepts. Nursing science as a knowledge foundation for nursing practice and education.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criterias written in the study entity of Evidence-Based Nursing and Decision-Making during the early phase of the studies

Materials

Eriksson, K.& al. 2007. Hoitotiede. WSOY.
Saatavuus:
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Kangasniemi, M., Viitalähde, K. & Porkka, S. 2010. A theoretical examination of the rights of nurses. Nursing Ethics. 127 (5) 628-635.
Saatavana:
http://tiny.cc/ikszmx

Current study materials

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures and concept analysis. Evaluation of research articles. Case studies. Seminar. Online learning. Independent study.