RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS
NSM5RFN
2020
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. The progression into the "Research Career Pathway" in NSM5APA and NSM5APB will be at the discretion of the Stream Coordinator. The progression into the "Research Career Pathway" in NSM5APA and NSM5APB will be at the discretion of the Stream Coordinator.
School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ewan McDonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: If the student is admitted in HMN (V1, V2, V3 or V4) or HMND then must have passed NSM4FPB and passed one of NSM4FAC, NSM4FCF, NSM4FBC, NSM4FCP, NSM4FCA, NSM4FCC, NSM4FEC, NSM4FIC, NSM4NCF, NSM4FPA, NSM4FPO, NSM4FRC, NSM4FSC, NSM4UCF or NSM4FWA If the student is admitted in HGMID or HGMIDB then must pass NSM4MFA and NSM4MID If the student is admitted in HMMH or HMMN, no rule applies
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Nursing and midwifery research: Methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Schneider, Z., Whitehead, D., Elliot, D., Lobiondo-Wood, G. & Harber, J.
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: 5TH EDN
Publisher: MOSBY ELSEVIER, SYDNEY
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Nursing Research generating & assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Polit, D.F. & Beck, C. T.
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 9TH EDN
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER & LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maria Murphy
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 300.00 hours problem based learning per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
An individual flexible learning package (web based learning and/or electronic access) equivalent to 3 hrs per week.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written report identifying a research issue (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Critical appraisal & peer assessment of the contemporary research literature (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Online multi choice questionnaire (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maria Murphy
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 300.00 hours problem based learning per week from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
An individual flexible learning package (web based learning and/or electronic access) equivalent to 3 hrs per week.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written report identifying a research issue (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Critical appraisal & peer assessment of the contemporary research literature (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Online multi choice questionnaire (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |