Research and development in nursingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Evidence-based practice and decision making
• you are able to make decisions based on research data into nursing
• you are able to solve problems in professional contexts in multi-professional teams
• you are able to critically assess your own actions
• you are familiar with development, innovation and research processes
• you know how to carry out data search using the most common health science databases
• you are able to read and critically evaluate scientific publications

Content

Evidence-based practice and decision making
• nursing as a field of science
• research in the knowledge base of nursing and education
• main concepts of nursing research
• methods of development and innovation
• main research methods in nursing
• development process
• project work
• data search: the most important databases of health science
• utilization of research knowledge

Evaluation

Assessment criteria level 3, competence during the completion phase.
You know how to
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way
b. evaluate information sources critically
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field

Qualifications

Vocational studies or a previous degree in health care

Materials

Language and communication studies
Professional English
Professional Swedish
Bachelor’s thesis