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NURS 601 Nursing Science

This course focuses on the elements of nursing science and their interrelationships. Theories, philosophies and models that inform evidence-based nursing practice and their application to research and practice are systematically examined. Selected nursing theories are analyzed and critiqued, including their relevance to diverse client populations. The nursing metaparadigm is examined, with students reflecting on their own professional beliefs and values. Competence Statement: Knows concepts well enough to analyze and evaluate the underlying structures and elements of select nursing philosophies, models and theories, and comprehend the appropriate application of such to nursing practice.
3 Graduate credits

Effective August 24, 2002 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Analyze the linkages between nursing practice, research and theory
  • Evaluate selected nursing philosophies, models and theories, including their relevance to diverse client populations.
  • Apply selected theories and models to nursing practice settings.
  • Critique selected nursing theories
  • Explore the use of selected theories and models in nursing research, management, education and/or clinical practice.
  • Describe one's own professional beliefs and values related to the nursing metaparadigm

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Nursing Science Schultz, Ellen Books for NURS-601-50 Fall 2024 Course details for NURS-601-50 Fall 2024