This course addresses the history and philosophy of science and the influence on nursing knowledge and the rapidly evolving nature of nursing science. This course includes the exploration of a diverse range of historical and contemporary influences of epistemological perspectives of the nature of knowledge and patterns and/or processes of knowing. An evolutionary lens is used to examine the history, philosophical foundations, and associated purpose, and methods of science as a foundation for nursing science.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe philosophies of science within historical contexts; 2) Discuss how the nature of knowledge relates to philosophy of science; 3) Analyze how different philosophies of science provide a foundation for nursing knowledge development and discovery; 4) Analyze the association between epistemological and philosophy of science foundations that guide scientific methods.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe philosophies of science within historical contexts; 2) Discuss how the nature of knowledge relates to philosophy of science; 3) Analyze how different philosophies of science provide a foundation for nursing knowledge development and discovery; 4) Analyze the association between epistemological and philosophy of science foundations that guide scientific methods.