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Study Course Description

History of Health Care and Nursing Theories

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LF_658
Branch of Science
History and Archaeology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

Promote scientific thinking; to link the development of medicine with the development of science in other fields.

Preliminary Knowledge

World history, history of Latvia and natural sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.On successful course completion students will acquire basic knowledge in medical history, nursing professional development and nursing theories, will identify medical development in connection with nursing professional development.

Skills

1.On successful study course completion students will explain and interpret the significance of discovery in medical history and nursing theories.

Competences

1.Formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in their profession, explain them and discuss them in a reasoned manner.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Ability to carry out an analytical review of the history of healthcare and its relation to modern healthcare developments.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Historical overview of the duties and activities of nurses. Analysis of Nurses' Responsibilities and Activities: Gray Sisters, Merciful Sisters of the Priest Vincent de Paulo Association, Russian Red Cross Merciful Sisters, Deaconess Sisters, Latvian Red Cross Merciful Nurses, Nursing Occupation in Modern Times.
2.

Examination

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The student's ability to carry out an analytical review of health care history and nursing theories, and their relationship to contemporary health care changes, is assessed: passed or failed. Topicality of the topic and justification of choice 0-1 (in points) Content of work according to topic 0-1 (in points) Logical outline of conclusions 0-1 (in points) Scientific literature used 0-1 (in points) Work volume 0-1 (in points) The score from 4-5 is counted as passed The score from 0-3 is counted as failed Exam evaluation criteria: The exam covers questions about nursing theories (40%) and nursing history (60%). Assessment criteria: maximum score of 10 (corresponding to 10 points), minimum score of – 5,5 (corresponding to 4 points).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to Medical History. History and values. Medicine in ancient times. The beginnings of the nursing profession: the grey nurses.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Association of the Merciful Nurse of the Priest Vincent de Paulo: nursing duties and activities. The activities of the kindergarten and deaconess sisters of the priest Vincent de Paulo in the territory of Latvia.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Association of the Merciful Nurse of the Priest Vincent de Paulo: nursing duties and activities. The activities of the kindergarten and deaconess sisters of the priest Vincent de Paulo in the territory of Latvia.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Organization of the Red Cross. International Red Cross: goals and objectives. Nursing profession in the territory of Latvia during the activities of the Russian Red Cross (1879-1914) and the Latvian Red Cross (1918-1940).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Organization of the Red Cross. International Red Cross: goals and objectives. Nursing profession in the territory of Latvia during the activities of the Russian Red Cross (1879-1914) and the Latvian Red Cross (1918-1940).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Organization of the Red Cross. International Red Cross: goals and objectives. Nursing profession in the territory of Latvia during the activities of the Russian Red Cross (1879-1914) and the Latvian Red Cross (1918-1940).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Nursing in Soviet times (1940-1991). Reorganization of the nursing profession during the restoration of State independence.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nursing in Soviet times (1940-1991). Reorganization of the nursing profession during the restoration of State independence.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nursing in Soviet times (1940-1991). Reorganization of the nursing profession during the restoration of State independence.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Review of classical theories of nursing and their application in practice. (D. Orema, F. Abdelah, V. Henderson, K. Roja, D. Johnson, M. Gordon, H. Peplau, D. Orlando Rodzer, King, Watson, Naitingeila, Levaine).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Review of classical theories of nursing and their application in practice. (D. Orema, F. Abdelah, V. Henderson, K. Roja, D. Johnson, M. Gordon, H. Peplau, D. Orlando Rodzer, King, Watson, Naitingeila, Levaine).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Review of classical theories of nursing and their application in practice. (D. Orema, F. Abdelah, V. Henderson, K. Roja, D. Johnson, M. Gordon, H. Peplau, D. Orlando Rodzer, King, Watson, Naitingeila, Levaine).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Review of classical theories of nursing and their application in practice. (D. Orema, F. Abdelah, V. Henderson, K. Roja, D. Johnson, M. Gordon, H. Peplau, D. Orlando Rodzer, King, Watson, Naitingeila, Levaine).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Review of classical theories of nursing and their application in practice. (D. Orema, F. Abdelah, V. Henderson, K. Roja, D. Johnson, M. Gordon, H. Peplau, D. Orlando Rodzer, King, Watson, Naitingeila, Levaine).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Medical symbols and emblems: Asclepius bat, snake, snake wrap mirror, cup, Mercury wand, snowflake, pentagram, white robes, ambulance, medical service emblems, doctors in antiquity, Hippocratic Oath.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Development History of Rīga Stradiņš University: analysis of exhibits and historical documents.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Arons K. Medicīnas vēsture: senie laiki. – R., 1993.

2.

Derums V. Baltijas sencilvēku slimības un tautas dziedniecība. – R., 1988.

3.

Vīksna A. Dodot gaismu sadegu. – R., 1983.

4.

Odiņa O. Māsu profesijas attīstības vēsture (18.-20. gs), Promocijas darbs, RSU, 2013.