Research in Practice

Subject NURS90103 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Summer Term, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 05-Jan-2015 to 15-Feb-2015
Assessment Period End 27-Feb-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 09-Jan-2015
Census Date 16-Jan-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-Feb-2015


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours online
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Marie Gerdtz

Contact

Nursing
Melbourne School of Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Alan Gilbert Building, Level 7, 161 Barry St
Carlton Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 4171
F: +61 3 8344 4188
E: nursing-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
W: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject explores nursing research. Students will identify how research questions arise, why specific methodologies are used, how studies are conducted, and data obtained, interpreted and reported. The emphasis of the subject is on skill
acquisition and peer collaboration. The subject involves hands-on exercises on the use of the Internet in nursing research and practice; the exploration of Internet databases; the development of literature search and analysis skills; and the
exploration of resources useful for research and practice.

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this subject the student should be able to demonstrate: · capacities in information seeking, evaluation and retrieval of literature and the ability to communicate findings in a concise written manner; · an appreciation of the design,
conduct and reporting of original research in their area of practice; · the ability to successfully formulate a viable research question and develop a research proposal that will aid in the advancement of knowledge within their discipline; · the ability and
confidence to participate in collaborative learning through a process of peer review.

Assessment:
  • 1500-word written assignment (Week 4) - 15%
  • 1500-word written assignment (Week 8) - 15%
  • 4000-word research proposal (Week 12) - 50%
  • Participation in and completion of weekly online activities of at least 6 weeks - 20%

Prescribed Texts:

Schneider Z., Whitehead D., Elliot D., LoBiondo-Wood G., & Haber J. (2013) Nursing & Midwifery Research:methods and appraisal for evidence based practice. 4th edition Mosby/Elsevier

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject the student should be able to demonstrate: capacities in information seeking, evaluation and retrieval of literature and the ability to communicate findings in a concise written manner; an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research in their area of practice; the ability to successfully formulate a viable research question and develop a research proposal that will aid in the advancement of knowledge within their discipline; the ability and confidence to participate in collaborative learning through a process of peer review.

Related Course(s): Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Neonatal Intensive Care)

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