NURS6090
Investigative Methods for Clinical Practice
10 Units 6000 Level Course
Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course discusses the principles and assumptions underlying nursing research, provides an opportunity to critically examine research methods. In this course you develop your capacity to use and evaluate research through a focussed review of current research evidence in a topic related to your practice. This is a mandatory course in the Master of Nursing (Advanced Practice), Master of Applied Management (Nursing), Graduate Diploma in Midwifery and Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Programs.
| Objectives | Students will develop:
1.Increased awareness of the use of research to address clinical questions;
2.An appreciation of the use of research into nursing or midwifery practice;
3.Advanced literature searching skills;
4.Critical appraisal, analysis and report writing skills; and
5.Skills in the evaluation of clinical research publications. |
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| Content | Introduction to systematic reviews and evidence-based practice
Quantitative methods
Qualitative methods
Clinical questions for review of related research
Advanced literature searching
Critical appraisal skills and tools
Report writing. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | n/a |
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| Transition | n/a |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 |
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| Assumed Knowledge | Foundations of nursing knowledge, nursing theory, legal and ethical issues, fundamentals of research, human bioscience, psychology, sociology related to practice. Principles of investigative approaches in nursing, concepts and theories relevant to practice, contemporary nursing issues. Academic reading and writing skills, ability to assess and evaluate information from a variety of sources, skills in critical analysis, critical judgement, synthesis and evaluation. Ability to conceptualise practice. Demonstrated Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council competencies. |
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| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning |
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| Assessment Items | | Essays / Written Assignments | Essay |
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| Other: (please specify) | Discussion Board Postings |
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| Contact Hours | Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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