EPN-V2

ABIO6000 Natural Science related to Nursing Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Medisinsk og naturvitenskapelig kunnskap
Study programme
Advanced Programme in Emergency Nursing
Advanced Programme in Nurse Anaesthesia
Advanced Programme in Paediatric Nursing
Advanced Programme in Intensive Care Nursing
Advanced Programme in Theatre Nursing
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Karoline Andrea Ihlebæk

Required preliminary courses

The master thesis is a scientific work in media development in general and the field of study in particular. The master's thesis must be completed either as a theoretical (1) or a practical-theoretical (2) thesis.

1. The theoretical master thesis is an independent scientific investigation of a theoretical and empirical nature that is carried out under supervision. The master thesis should explore a research question within the field of study (journalism/media and communication/non-fiction), meaning:

  • questions related to material (text in a broad sense)
  • questions related to practice and professionalism
  • questions related to journalism / media and communication / non-fiction as a social institution
  • questions related to journalism / media and communication / non-fiction as a business
  • questions that connect the field of study within media development to other related fields

2. The practical-theoretical thesis is an independent development project within the field of study (journalism/media and communication/non-fiction) conducted under supervision.

  • The practical and theoretical work should be guided by an overall research question
  • The practical production is intended for a medium / an enterprise belonging to the field of study and field of practice
  • The practical part should be used as material for the theoretical reflection
  • The theoretical part consists of an independent and individual research question that opens up for a theoretical reflection on specific aspects of the project, for instance the development of the idea, production, genre, use, language, tools, themes, ethics etc. The theoretical reflection must be based on the theoretical and methodological traditions of the subject area

The choice of doing a practical master thesis must be done in consultation with the supervisor, who in each case assesses whether the student has the necessary prior knowledge required for the planned project.

In the case of collaboration on the practical-theoretical master's thesis, an application must be sent to the head of the master's program in which the rationale for collaboration must be explained, as well as an outline of the scope of the project and the distribution of work between the students. A cooperation agreement must be established between the students where the work tasks is defined for the practical part. The agreement should be added as an appendix to the master thesis.

Students can seek partners within the field of study and field of practice (ie editorial environments / media companies / communication companies / publishers or similar) in the preparation of both the theoretical and practical variant of the master's thesis.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge of how organs and organ systems function and how pathophysiological processes and medical conditions start, develop and are observed and treated
  • has in-depth knowledge of the life of microorganisms, their virulence and how infection is transferred, as well as infection prevention work in connection with acute and critical illness
  • has in-depth knowledge of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles
  • has in-depth knowledge of the effects and side effects of pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of acutely and critically ill patients
  • has in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations that regulate the use of medical equipment so that they can use such equipment in a safe and satisfactory manner and prevent patient injury

Skills

The student

  • is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to existing theories on pathophysiological processes and medical conditions

Content

  • Respiratory failure and control.
  • Circulatory failure and cardiovascular control.
  • Advanced CPR.
  • Neurophysiology.
  • Physiology related to stress and pain.
  • Acute pain.
  • Acid-base regulation and disorders.
  • Blood and its components.
  • Immunology.
  • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - all age groups.
  • Pharmaceuticals - drug interactions and side effects.
  • Relevant laws and regulations (duty to report nonconformities, division of responsibility).
  • Microbiology and infection prevention.
  • Multi-organ failure.
  • Medical equipment.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and self-study.

Course requirements

None.

Assessment

Supervised individual written exam, 6 hours.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

None.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

Fagplanen som høyrer til dette emnet er lagt på emne M5GNO1100 Norsk, emne 1.

Course contact person

Frederik Hetmann

Overlapping courses

ABIO6000 and MAABI4000 overlap 100%.