Nursing Science in the Field of Sciences (OPEN UNI)

From

11.9.2025

5 cr

development of nursing science, trends in research, research priorities and topics,
significance of nursing science evidence in the development of expertise in social and healthcare.

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Additional information:

Fields

Health and welfare

Scope

5 cr

Code

AY353301S

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

describe the development of nursing science and trends in research, research priorities and topics, and theories.

discuss the significance of nursing science in social and healthcare.

analyse and evaluate their own and groups’ development in expertise and continuous learning using the Action Model of Expertise along with nursing science evidence and concepts.

Eriksson, K., Isola, A., Kyngäs, H., Leino-Kilpi, H., Lindström, U. Å., Paavilainen, E., Pietilä, A-M., Salanterä, S., Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. & Åstedt-Kurki, P. 2016. Hoitotiede. 4th edition. Sanoma Pro Oy. Helsinki. Lauri S & Kyngäs H. 2006. Hoitotieteen teorian kehittäminen. Sanoma Pro Oy. Kyngäs, H., Mikkonen, K. & Kääriäinen, M. (2020). The Application of Content Analysis in Nursing Science Research. Springer. (relevant parts) Journal of Nursing Science (Hoitotiede) and Nursing Evidence (Tutkiva Hoitotyö). Other current national and international literature.

Organiser

University of Oulu

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

Belongs to themes:

Health and well-being