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

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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

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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

01. Distinguish the important elements of the research process.
02. Recognise the conduct of ethical research.
03. Outline the strategies for dissemination of research.
04. Critique a body of research.

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Written report identifying a research issue (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO3

Critical appraisal & peer assessment of the contemporary research literature (2000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Online multi choice questionnaire (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Written report identifying a research issue (1000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO1, SILO3

Critical appraisal & peer assessment of the contemporary research literature (2000 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO4

Online multi choice questionnaire (1500 words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3