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, Psychiatric 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-301-1).

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