The History of Nursing Science

………………………………………………………………….……………………….1 TABLE OF CONTENTS…….……………………………………………………………………… 2 Module 2…………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Overview Course Outcomes Learning Objectives Content Why is science important.…….……………………………………………….4 Early Twentieth Century Views of Science and theory……………………………………….5 Emergent Views of Science and theory in the Late 20th Century………………………….6 Rationalism………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Empiricism………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Carper’s Way of Knowing………….………………………………………………………………….8 References……………………………………………………………………………………………………9 ROVEE J S. LINAS 2 NCM 15-100 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING Overview In this module demonstrates that the science of nursing has basic questions that must be considered, such.

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Science

the Late 20th Century

Rationalism

Empiricism

Knowing

A method of describing, explaining and predicting causes or outcomes of interventions

To guide knowledge development and direct education, research, and practice

As a task-oriented occupation

The medical profession

It guides knowledge development and directs education, research, and practice