Thesis (15 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- apply evidence-based information and research and development methods to develop nursing practice
- conceptualise phenomena in working life based on researched data
- work collaboratively and responsibly in development projects with working life and other partners
- present justified development proposals related to patient care and working life
- assess their own activities and solutions critically
- manage their own activities and thesis work
- manage thesis process and present their ideas logically and with justifications
- demonstrate readiness for independent expert work

Materials

The recommended material will be given at the seminars.

The library in Otaniemi contains books which are useful for explaining your method.

The articles chosen for the thesis (literature review or development work) will be found online through the nursing data bases.

Teaching methods

Thesis will be done in pairs.

There will be monthly seminars where the students can receive guidance from teachers.

In addition it is highly recommended for the students to utilize the help of these clinics:
-Writing clinics (organized in English)
-Information retrieval workshops (organized in English)
-Method workshops (available in English also)

Employer connections

The thesis work will be done in close relationship with working life /Laurea University of Applied Sciences. The thesis is part of developing working life practices.

Exam schedules

21.08.2025 09.00 - 14.00 Thesis seminar at the campus
16.09.2025 09.00 - 14.00 Thesis seminar at the campus
16.10.2025 09.00 - 14.00 Thesis seminar at the campus
13.11.2025 09.00 - 14.00 Thesis seminar at the campus
09.12.2025 09.00 - 14.00 Thesis seminar at the campus

Completion alternatives

The students will be working in pairs, on their own following the given instructions and applying them. The thesis process also includes teacher's supervision.

Evaluation scale

H-5