NUR 630 - Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Science

This course explores historical and current views of knowledge development underpinning philosophies of science, social science, and nursing science. Underlying ontological and epistemological assumptions of philosophical views and how they influence scientific inquiry in nursing will be addressed. A key component of these discussions will be the implications of diverse perspectives on theoretical thinking, scientific inquiry, and knowledge development in nursing.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)