Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian

Prerequisites and co-requisites NV-201-A1 Medical and Biological Topics 3 SY-201-A1 Nursing 2 SYP203-A1 Nursing - Clinical Studies, Surgery - Medicine or: SYP204-A1 Nursing - Clinical Studies, Community Nursing and SYP205-A1 Nursing - Clinical Studies, Mental Health Care

Recommended previous knowledge The course is based on SY-301 Nursing and Community and SYP203 Nursing - Clinical Studies, Surgery - Medicine, SYP204 Nursing - Clinical Studies, Community Nursing, SYP205 Nursing - Clinical Studies, Mental Health Care.

Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, students should be able to: evaluate reseach reports and findings apply principles from research methodology for project planning and implementation discuss professional challenges related to the field explain the theoretical background and research tradition of nursing

Course contents Credit distribution: Function of Nursing and Community Health Services 1 credit History of Nursing, Tradition and Professional Ethics 3 credits The Scientific-Theoretical Foundation of Nursing, Development of the Profession and Nursing Research 7.5 credits Scientific-Philosophy and Research Methods 3 credits Ethics 3 credits Communication, Cooperation and Conflict solving 1 credit Governmental- and municipal knowledge, health and social politics 1.5 credits One credit of these is related to preparation and reflection upon practice and 9 credits to clinical studies (in-depth practice). The focus will be on professional development and nursing research. Students will go in-depth theoretically and practically in a self-chosen topic and complete a Bachelor´s thesis in nursing. Areas included: Scientific theory Research methods Research ethics Nursing theories and models Professional development and research Library database search Knowledge-based practical training Possible areas of specialisation include: Mental health care Geriatric care International health work Chronically ill patients The use of information and communication technology in health and social services Pain relief care Urgent care nursing Paediatric nursing Possible areas of specialisation will be presented in the students' learning management system Fronter for each academic year.

Teaching methods Lectures, database search, clinical studies, compulsory supervision and work on the Bachelor´s project. Students will have up to six weeks of in-depth or introductory practice. Please see guidelines in the students' learning management system Fronter. Some travelling related to instruction must be expected. Possible expenses related to in-depth or introductory practice must be covered by the students.

Examination requirement Approved presentation of project description at a project seminar Approved a research article analysis related to the area of specialisation Participated in compulsory supervision Completed elective practical training in area of specialisation For details related to examination requirements please refer to the students' learning management system Fronter (course ME-301-A1).

Assessment methods and criteria A graded bachelor's project written individually or in groups of two students. For details related to the project please refer to the students' learning management system Fronter (course ME-301-1).

Type of course Theoretical/practical, compulsory

Level of course First cycle

Year of study Third year of bachelor's programme

Name of lecturer/contact person Study programme Coordinator: Marthe M. Fensli (marthe.m.fensli@uia.no)

Recommended or required reading Available on request

Mode of delivery Face-to-face