This course focuses on the development and use of disciplinary knowledge as a foundation for advanced nursing practice. Basic philosophical assumptions and the history of knowledge development in nursing are presented. The relation between concepts, theory, research, and practice are emphasized, with a focus on concepts and middle-range theories that are applied in advanced nursing practice.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 1) Understand the history and driving forces for knowledge development in nursing; 2) Describe the philosophical foundations of nursing and advanced nursing practice; 3) Understand the levels of theory development in nursing; 4) Explain the use of selected concepts and middle-range theories to guide advanced nursing practice; 5) Analyze concepts and theories for use in nursing practice; 6) Analyze the relation between theory, research, and nursing practice.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to: 1) Understand the history and driving forces for knowledge development in nursing; 2) Describe the philosophical foundations of nursing and advanced nursing practice; 3) Understand the levels of theory development in nursing; 4) Explain the use of selected concepts and middle-range theories to guide advanced nursing practice; 5) Analyze concepts and theories for use in nursing practice; 6) Analyze the relation between theory, research, and nursing practice.