Philosophy of Nursing Science

Lecture, four hours. Focus on philosophy of nursing science by exploring genealogies of thought that underpin epistemological assumptions about knowledge. Examination of philosophical concepts that shape discipline of nursing in relation to their influence on scientific reasoning and methods of inquiry, both quantitative and qualitative, used by nurse scientist to create new knowledge. Analysis of contemporary schools of thought (modern and postmodern) in relation to nursing scholarship as well as role of nurse scientist as leader in policy development in greater health care milieu. Letter grading.

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