The Future Master in Nursing Science

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1 The Future Master in Nursing Science by Lis Wagner & Birthe D. Pedersen 8th

2 Why a demand for new academic qualifications? A new generation new users demands and expectations. Longevity among older people. Academic competence needed to undertake specialisation in health practices. Less in hospital stay and increased outpatient clinics and home care. Communication between hospital and other health sectors urge for technological development. Inter-disciplinary nationally/internationally cooperation a necessity. 2

3 An academic challenge PhD Students Greenland Internal External Total

4 Target group Nurses in primary and secondary health care positions In other words: Nurses who work in hospitals and in local authorities: health care workers, nurses in care facilities for older people, in health centres, in general practice, in hospices and in patients homes, and those working in the teaching sector. 4

5 Master in Nursing Science Proposed title: Clinical Nursing and Health Technology 5

6 Legislation Order No. 814 of Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education Admission Requirements Bachelor of Nursing Another relevant Bachelor degree 6

7 The scope of the programme Two years full-time study 120 ECTS points 7

8 Purpose To further develop and strengthen the student s academic competencies, by: extending the student's academic knowledge and skills and enhancing their theoretical, methodological skills and competencies. giving the student training in scientific work and methods, which further develops the student's ability to perform in more complex and specialised patient situations and advanced professional functions and to participate in scientific development work, both independently and in multidisciplinary contexts. providing students with competencies and increased knowledge in the content and development of health technology and its applications in clinical nursing practice. qualifying the student for further training, including graduate education at PhD level, see Executive Order regarding PhD Programmes at Universities. 8

9 Masters Programme at the University of Southern Denmark Clinical Nursing and Health Technology The content is organised according to: Subject area: people of all ages in relation to health, illness, environment and society. Core Areas: Health promotion, prevention, rehabilitation, care and treatment and palliative care. 9

10 What is the need for a new Competence Profile for the next 10 years? Preliminary responses from consultations with potential purchasers in the Region of Southern Denmark and West Zealand regarding: Knowledge, Skills and Compentencies 10

11 Knowledge Issues involved in the implementation of clinical nursing practice: Societal, organisational, managerial and health economical. Health technology and telemedicine and their application in practice. Theoretical positions, ethics and methodological development and research approaches in relation to problems in clinical practice. Communication and dissemination in Clinical practice. Project management, process management, self management and levels of leadership in clinical practice. 11

12 Skills Systematic literature searches. Investigate, evaluate and argue on a scientific basis. Initiate, organise and manage quality development in clinical practice. Plan, implement and manage inter-disciplinary collaboration in clinical practice. Critically evaluate health education principles and methods in relation to user involvement and patient education. Disseminate knowledge on scientific, professional and general levels. Initiate project work and participate in research. 12

13 Competencies Identify, critically reflect, evaluate and act on a evidence based knowledge level related to clinical nursing directed towards healthcare, health promotion, prevention, rehabilitation and palliative care, including incorporating ethical considerations: Undertake complex tasks within the nursing sphere of activity in primary and secondary sectors. Assess, initiate and implement nursing, health technology and telemedicine initiatives. Participate in nursing as well as inter-disciplinary research, development projects and take responsibility for delegated tasks. Disseminate knowledge and monitor public health developments to clinical practice. Undertake management, education, training functions and communication. 13

14 Master in Nursing Science Clinical Nursing and Health Technology Health Science track Academic track Professional track 1st semester Module 1 (15 ECTS) Module 2 (15 ECTS) Introductory module: Clinical nursing and health technology The organisation and development of the health sector The development of nursing (theory/practice) Critical reading Health economics Clinical nursing and global health: Interactional nursing practice Care/Self-care Nursing and the family Family nursing Nursing and different cultures Prevention, rehabilitation and palliation Theoretical positions Ethical positions Literature searches Societal theories linked to practice: Systems theory Change theory Communication theory Pedagogical theory The motivational talk The application in practice of searches of evidence- based knowledge Implementation User involvement Patient safety Ethical dilemmas WHO collaboration Inter-disciplinary cooperation 14

15 Master in Nursing Science Continued Health Science track Academic track Professional track 2nd semester Module 3 (12 ECTS) Module 4 (15 ECTS) Health technology and nursing Health technology in the sphere of nursing activity Telemedicine og nursing Clinical nursing and research methodology: From everyday theory to scientific theory Practice-based and patientcentred research Evidence in practice and in research General health technology Telemedicine Research methods: Interview, field research, action research, questionnaire Randomised clinical trials Cohort studies Case studies Statistics IT-based communication in clinical practice: The application of health technology in relation to specific patient groups Ethical dilemmas in the use of health technology Collaboration with the private sector The application of methodology with the aim to evidence-base practice in relation to the chronically ill and especially vulnerable groups. Evaluation and quality development approaches Module 5 (3 ECTS) Project management Process management Societal theory of leadership and processes 15

16 Technology Example of health technology in a current PhD project Family Danish Health Data Network General Practitioner Midwife Maternity & Postnatal Ward Health Visitor 16

17 Master in Nursing Science Continued Health Science track Academic track Professional track 2nd semester Module 3 (12 ECTS) Module 4 (15 ECTS) Health technology and nursing Health technology in the sphere of nursing activity Telemedicine og nursing Clinical nursing and research methodology: From everyday theory to scientific theory Practice-based and patientcentred research Evidence in practice and in research General health technology Telemedicine Research methods: Interview, field research, action research, questionnaire Randomised clinical trials Cohort studies Case studies Statistics IT-based communication in clinical practice: The application of health technology in relation to specific patient groups Ethical dilemmas in the use of health technology Collaboration with the private sector The application of methodology with the aim to evidence-base practice in relation to the chronically ill and especially vulnerable groups. Evaluation and quality development approaches Module 5 (3 ECTS) Project management Process management Societal theory of leadership and processes 17

18 Master in Nursing Science Continued Health Science track Academic track Professional track 3rd semester Modules 6-8 (30 ECTS) Options The topic studied will depend on the student s chosen areas of indepth study based on their particular fields of interest 4th semester THESIS (30 ECTS) MASTER S THESIS Issues addressed will be based on clinical practice and/or health technology 18

19 Process Delivery Terms of reference with draft concerning objective, occupational opportunities and competence profile Fixed objectives, occupational opportunities and competence profile. Study programme including education structure and content. Internal and external hearings Accreditation application, education information and enclosure. Panel visits, hearing and settlement Phase Idea phase (4 meetings) Development phase (6 meetings) Accreditation Phase (3 meetings) Time (Months) Participants SUND FAK management External focus group SUND FAK management US1 Internal focus group Public hearing Internal focus group US2 SUND FAK management SUND FAK & SDU management ACE Denmark 19

20 Expected GO 2014 Idefase Idefase (4 møder) (4 møder) SDU job-advert: Half-time study supervisor in (4 møder) 20

21 Panel discussions with Guest professors from UK & Grete Christensen, President of the Danish Nursing Organization Kim Brixen, Head of Institute of Clinical Research 21