Ethical and Theoretical Bases of NursingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Having successfully completed the study unit, students: know the developmental phases and features of the history of nursing understand the principles and functions of nursing are able to use evidence-based knowledge are aware of their own values know the legislation concerning nurses' work and the main concepts of nursing philosophy know the values and principles of nursing understand the ethical problems of nursing are able to observe ethical situations from different view points are able to solve ethical situations in nursing decision making are able to act in professional co-operation understand the bases of professional co-operation and the assistance process

Content

main concepts of nursing science the position of nursing science among other sciences the history and development of nursing science the theories and models of nursing science record keeping in nursing evidence-based nursing values and ethics in nursing professional and ethical issues in nursing ethical decision making in nursing patients' rights and nurses' rights and responsibilities nursing culture and nursing community ethical decision making in nursing elements of the client relationship goals and contents of co-operation the characteristics and skills of employees

Assessment criteria, good (3)

 Excellent (5), good (4-3), fair (2-1); fail (0).