Objectives and competences
Student will:
• understand theoretical and philosophical background of nursing science
• get familiar with theories, models and concepts focused on health of entire population
• prepare a plan for implementing a theory, model or concept into a practice
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Theoretical and philosophical foundation of nursing science
• Models, theories and concepts focused on population health: learning theories, health behaviour theories and models, theories focused on interpersonal relationships, environmental theories, theories focused on health equity, caring models, theories and caring concept)
• Using theory in evidence based advanced nursing practice
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures (auditory and e-lectures), seminar tutorials
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to
• Explain theoretical and philosophical background of nursing science
• Compare theories, models and concepts for health of entire population
• Argue selection of appropriate theory, model or concept for selected problem
• Prepare a plan of using theory in evidence based advanced nursing practice
Readings
Obvezno/Mandatory:
McKenna, H., Pajnkihar, M., & Murphy, F. (2018). Temelji modelov, teorij in prakse zdravstvene nege. Maribor: Univerzitetna založba Univerza v Mariboru.
Butts, J. B. & Rich, K. L. (2017, 2022). Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice, 3rd ed, 4th ed. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Priporočeno/Recommended:
Fagerström, L. M. (2021). A caring advanced practice nursing model: theoretical perspectives and competency domains. Cham : Springer.
Domače in mednarodne strokovne in znanstvene publikacije s področja učne enote.
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for taking the course:
None.
Conditions for fulfilling study obligations:
Project preparation.
