NURS 608: Philosophical and Critical Foundations in Nursing is a graduate-level course in the Master of Nursing (MN) program at Athabasca University. The course examines the philosophical underpinnings of nursing practice and the role of critical thinking in nursing. Students will explore a variety of nursing theories and models, and they will develop the skills necessary to analyze and critique nursing research.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of (NURS) 608: Philosophical and Critical Foundations in Nursing, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts in nursing philosophy and critical thinking
- Analyze the philosophical underpinnings of different nursing theories and models
- Apply critical thinking skills to nursing practice
- Evaluate nursing research
- Communicate effectively about nursing philosophy and critical thinking
Course Resources
- Textbook: Nursing Theories: Integration and Practice (7th Edition) by Pamela Reed Pender
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Guest speakers
Prerequisites
(NURS) 608 requires the following prerequisites:
- Current RN license
- Enrollment in the MN program
