NUR 7309: Scientific Foundations of Nursing Theory & Practice (2023-2024)

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Course explores the philosophical, ethical, and scientific underpinnings for nursing to build a scholarly understanding of the discipline. Drawing on a critical analysis of the knowledge and methods from biophysical, social, behavioral, and organizational sciences, the course will address frameworks, concepts and modes of inquiry that frame the knowledge of advanced practice nursing. Provides practice in analyzing modes of inquiry and applying critical thinking skills to debate and develop students’ own foundational understanding of nursing science and practice. Further, develop habits of mind that integrate scientific discovery in their advanced nursing practice careers and to share that knowledge with patients and other healthcare professionals. Typically offered: Autumn.