Study Guide

Objective

The student will:
-obtain knowledge of the fundamental philosophical theories underpinning nursing research
-obtain knowledge of nursing theories that influence nursing research and nursing care
-become familiar with the tradition and development of Caring Science - its history and future
- be able to integrate basic knowledge of ontology, epistemology and the ethos of Caring Science into different modules of clinical caring and nursing.
- define qualitative research
- describe sampling techniques in qualitative research
- understand ethics in nursing research
- discuss the major sources of qualitative data
- explain analysis and interpretation methods with qualitative data
- describe techniques used to evaluate research
- understand how to use qualitative research findings in evidence based nursing care
-prepare to carry out the thesis independently and under supervision

Content

The student will:
-obtain knowledge of the fundamental philosophical theories underpinning nursing research
-obtain knowledge of nursing theories that influence nursing research and nursing care
-become familiar with the tradition and development of Caring Science - its history and future
- be able to integrate basic knowledge of ontology, epistemology and the ethos of Caring Science into different modules of clinical caring and nursing.
- define qualitative research
- describe sampling techniques in qualitative research
- understand ethics in nursing research
- discuss the major sources of qualitative data
- explain analysis and interpretation methods with qualitative data
- describe techniques used to evaluate research
- understand how to use qualitative research findings in evidence based nursing care
-prepare to carry out the thesis independently and under supervision

Location and time

Novia Alere, partly online
Autumn 2022 and spring 2023
week 46-50
weeks 1-8

Materials

Alligood, M.R. ed. 2018. Nursing theorists and their work. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. (2014 version is available as e-book)

Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. eds. 2015. The research process in nursing . 7th ed. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA, USA : Wiley Blackwell (also available as e book) chapters 1-3,7-9,12,13, 25 ,28, 30, 34, 38.

Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2017. Nursing research. Generating and Assessing evidence for Nursing practice (10 th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health
eller
Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. 2018. Essentials of nursing research. appraising evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.) . Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, seminars

Exam schedules

Time table for examination:
Typer of axamination is given during introduction lecture
Possibility to two retakes on two later dates
Presentation on seminar

Completion alternatives

Validation according to general instructions on validation in Novia

Student workload

6x2h= 12 lectures, individual presentation,
seminars 4h per student in two groups (8h all together)
2h online exam
63 h own work, reading, doing assignment, preparing for seminar and online exam

1 cr=27h, 3cr= 81h work for students

Further information

The theory chosen in the assignment can be used in the thesis.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Methods and basis for evaluation:
Nursing theory 1 cr
Written exam 2cr

Criteria for the theory evaluation:
Motivation of choice 1 point
Background of theorist 2 p
Where did the theorist find inspiration 1 p
How was the theory created/generated 1 p
Description of the theory 10 p
Concepts/phenomena 4 p
Relations within the theory 1 p
Assumptions, hypothesis, premises 1 p
Level of theory 1 p
How is the theory used 2 p
Criteria for evaluation of the theory 2 p
Conclusions what did you learn from the theory, how could you use this theory in practice and in your thesis 2 p
PP layout 1 p
Other material: pictures, books, instruments etc 2 p
Presentation, prepared 2 p
Comments 2 p
References 2 p
max 10 slides 1 p
Handed in on time 1 p
Followed instructions 1 p
Total points 40

Written exam 50%= grade 1

Qualifications

Introduction to Nursing Research at Novia UAS