nsm5rfn research foundations
RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS
NSM5RFN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop advanced knowledge of nursing and midwifery research practice. They will examine the elements of the research process including: identification of a clinical issue or research problem, formulation of a research question or statement, research design and methods, data collection and analyses, and dissemination of results. They will also acquire skills required to conduct a literature review for research purposes and address the ethics of research. The subject is delivered via a flexible online mode (LMS) comprised of learning modules. It provides essential research knowledge that can be built upon in the Advanced Practice A and B subjects.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJeanine Blackford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Nursing and midwifery research: Methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice | Prescribed | Schneider, Z., Whitehead, D., Elliot, D., Lobiondo-Wood, G. & Harber, J. (Eds., 2012) | 4TH EDN, MOSBY ELSEVIER, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Essentials of nursing research: Appraising the evidence for nursing practice | Recommended | Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T. (2010) | 7TH EDN, WOLTERS KLUWER & LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA |
Subject options
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Distance Education, 2014, Semester 1, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeanine Blackford
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via distance education.
"An individual flexible learning package (web based learning and/or electronic access) equivalent to 3hrs per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word critical appraisal plus one 500-word peer-assessment. | 10 | |
| One on-line 1.5-hour multiple-choice examination (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| One online 1.5-hour multiple-choice examination (equiv to 1,500 words) | 50 |
Distance Education, 2014, Semester 2, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Edvardsson
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via distance education.
"An individual flexible learning package (web based learning and/or electronic access) equivalent to 3hrs per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word critical appraisal plus one 500-word peer-assessment. | 10 | |
| One on-line 1.5-hour multiple-choice examination (equiv to 1,500 words) | 40 | |
| One online 1.5-hour multiple-choice examination (equiv to 1,500 words) | 50 |