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Module Title |
Nursing as a Science and an Art
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Module Code |
NS401
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Melissa Corbally | Office Number | H238 |
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To examine the nature of clinical nursing practice and its place in the health care arena.
7 To elucidate and critically analyse key concepts in the practice of nursing.
7 To explore the issues of research and knowledge development in nursing.
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Learning Outcomes
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On completion of this module and following a period of personal study it is intended that the student will be able to:
7 Identify and critically analyse key concepts that underpin clinical nursing practice.
7 Examine the nature of nursing practice and its evolving role in health care.
7 Determine and assess sources of nursing knowledge.
7 Explore the concepts of research and knowledge development in nursing.
7 Formulate arguments for and against nursing as a science and as an art.
7 Discuss and appraise difference models of nursing.
7 Critically evaluate the significance of nursing knowledge as a basis for patient / client care.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
36
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Tutorials |
7
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
107
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Total |
150
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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This module aims to extend and deepen the conceptual analysis of nursing and health care provision in the healthcare setting. This module examines three inter-linked threads, the nature and shape of the discipline of nursing, the conceptual basis of the discipline, and research and knowledge development within the discipline. It thus encourages exploration of the nature, foundation, and stage of development of the discipline, and the perceptions of nursing/midwifery held by the student, by the professional body, and by recipients and purchasers of nursing.
This module is broadly divided into three sections:
The nature of nursing and its position in health care: examining historical, current and projected future patterns.
Critical analysis of key concepts in nursing: this will constitute a significant element of the module. Examples of such concepts may include the following: Care, advocacy, accountability, visibility, authority, power, and empowerment in clinical practice.
Examination of knowledge development in nursing: claims regarding its nature will be analysed and evaluated.The notion of evidence-based practice will also be critically evaluated. Students will examine in depth, the potential for synchronicity between conceptual analysis and empirical data collection as elements in research and knowledge development. The course draws on the discipline of philosophy in addition to nursing.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 50% | Examination Weight | 50% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Allan D (2001) The changing shape of nursing practice: the role of nurses in the hospital division of labour.London: Routledge.
Edwards SD (2001) Philosophy of nursing: an introduction. London: Palgrave.
Supplementary:
Benner, P., Tanner, C.A., & Chelsea, C.A. (1996). Expertise in nursing practice: Caring, clinical judgement and ethics. New York: Springer.
Bowman, M. (1995). The professional nurse. London: Chapman and Hall.
Bradshaw, A. (1994). Lighting the lamp: The spiritual dimension of nursing care. London: Scutari Press.
Chinn, P.L., & Krammer, M.K. (1995). Theory and nursing: A systematic approach. St Louis: Mosby.
De Raeve, L. (1996). Nursing research: An ethical and legal appraisal. London: Bailliere Tindall.
Hollis, M. (1994). The philosophy of social science: An introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Kikuchi, J., Simmons, H., & Romyn, D. (1996). Truth in nursing inquiry. London: Sage.
Lathamer, J. (2000). The conduct of care. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
Reed, J., & Ground, I. (1997). Philosophy for nursing. London: Arnold.
Seedhouse, D. (2000). Practical nursing philosophy. Edinburgh: Churchill.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BNS | BNS in Nursing |
| GNSA | Access Programme - GDip. in Nursing |
| NU | BNS in Nursing |
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