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