Evidence-Based Practice (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

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Objective

The students:
•is able to make use of scientific and evidence-based information in decision-making in nursing.
•understands the basics principles and concepts of nursing
•is able to identify the client’s/patient's nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the decision-making process
•understands the importance of nursing documentation and related legislation

Content

•key concept and principles in nursing.
•nursing process,
•evidence based nursing
•nursing databases and recommendations
•nursing documentation, and related legislation

Location and time

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Materials

The materials of the course are available on Optima.

Teaching methods

Contact and distance learning, learning assignments and guidance discussions.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The course does not have scheduled exams.

International connections

Students receive information about internationalization opportunities during their studies.

Completion alternatives

The recognition of prior learning is not possible as a whole course. If the student has previous higher education level studies related to the topic, the recognition of the units can be discussed with the teachers.

Student workload

Orientation to Studies.
Independent and group assignments.
Seminar.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass:The student:
•explains the bases of nursing and the main concepts in nursing.
•has the ability to search for evidence based information from key nursing databases,
•demonstrates how to do nursing documentation as required by legislation.
•identifies the client’s/patient's nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with the decision-making process

Fail: The student does not meet the course objectives.

Qualifications

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Further information

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