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Information LiteracyLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: 7Q00GO94

Credits

2 op

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide skills for reading, evaluating, and utilizing scientific knowledge in nursing.

After completing the course, the student 
• can identify, search for, evaluate, and utilize health care information sources
• understands the significance of evidence-based practice in nursing
• knows health care recommendations built on scientific evidence

Content

• scientific literacy and source critique skills
• evidence-based practice in nursing  
• key recommendations in health care 
• structured data search and key databases in healthcare

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Pass:
The student
• knows basics of the structured data search
• understands the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing
• can assess the reliability of the searched information
• identifies evidence-based clinical guidelines in health care

Fail:
The student
• does not know basics of the structured data search
• does not understand the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing
• cannot assess the reliability of the searched information
• does not identify evidence-based clinical guidelines in health care