Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows what science and nursing science are
- is aware of the meaning of other sciences for nursing science and nursing practice
- knows the historical bases behind the current state of the field
- understands the meaning of nursing science in nursing practice and social decision-making
- knows the basics of scientific argumentation and evidence-based thinking.

Content (course unit)

- science, nursing science and its relationship to other sciences
- the historical development of nursing science
- recent nursing research as a basis for nursing practice and science
- using nursing science in decision-making in social and health care in society
- basis for scientific argumentation and evidence-based practice

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student's knowledge of nursing science and evidence based practice are weak and without explanations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student's knowledge of nursing science and evidence based practice are structured.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to assess nursing using the concepts of nursing scientific.
His/her own reflection on nursing science and evidence based practice are consistent and applicable.

Assessment scale

0-5