Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Development of Nursing Knowledge

NURS 2036  Development of Nursing Knowledge

Prerequisites:

NURS 2706 and NURS 2016 with a minimum grade of 60% or SAT, PSYC 2506, BIOL 2116, ACAD 1601, and enrolment in the on-campus BScN program; or NURS 2706, NURS 2016, with a minimum grade of 60% or SAT , BIOL 1011, BIOL 2116 and enrolment in the on-campus RPN-BScN program

Antirequisites:

NURS 3006, NSGD 3006

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students in the on-campus BScN program or the on-campus RPN-BScN program

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students explore the creation and evolution of nursing knowledge and its development and application to all domains of the nursing profession. Ontological and epistemological concepts are?examined,?and research paradigms are discussed in relation to nursing theory and scientific exploration. Students review knowledge acquired from other disciplines and its role within nursing theories.