Orientation to and Planning of the Bachelor's Thesis (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to recognise development needs in nursing and capable of finding solution models for them
- is able to choose and delimit a working-life-oriented thesis subject that supports his or her own learning
- is able to search independently for information concerning the theoretical background of the thesis
- is able to make a relevant bachelor’s thesis plan and justify the choices and delimitations made according to the instructions
- is able to name main information sources in his/her field and systematically search for information on his/her topic
- is able to critically evaluate information and use it ethically in his/her thesis and in working life after his/her studies.

Content (course unit)

- topic selection and delimitation
- bachelor’s thesis process
- working life connection
- planning of the thesis

Prerequisites (course unit)

The student has completed two Clinical Trainings and participated in Nursing Science and Nursing Research course.

Exam schedules

Due date 4 November for approved bachelor's thesis plan.
Health statistics exam test, details in health statistics moodle.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Online seminars, pair work, peer reviewing,independent work, work life collaboration, writing a research plan
Health statistics independently studied course

Learning materials

Relevant scientific articles. Method literature. Previous thesis to be anlyzed.

Student workload

135 hours. All takes place online. All sessions and seminars require 100% presence and commitment.

Completion alternatives

none

Practical training and working life cooperation

Working life collaboration to create a research plan.

Further information

All sessions and seminars require 100% presence online and commitment. All due dates must be followed. Commitment to thesis work is included in the evaluation criteria.