INDEPENDENT STUDY UNIT
NSM5ISU
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students are required to conduct a critical literature review based on the project topic the student plans to implement in NSM5CLP Clinical Project. The literature review must aim to summarise, interpret and critically evaluate the existing evidence in order to establish current knowledge of a particular subject. The literature review may address a controversy, establish the need for additional research, and/or define a topic of inquiry. It is intended to provide students with current knowledge on an aspect that relates to legal and ethical issues within the practice of professional nursing. Students will submit the literature review as both a written document and as a recorded presentation.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJenny Davis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in the following course code: HMN (V1, V2, V3 or V4); and must have passed all subjects in: NSM5RFN and NSM5CPR and NSM5APA and NSM5APB; OR Must be admitted in the following course code: HMMID; and must have passed all subjects in: NSM5APA and NSM5APB and NSM5CIA; OR Must be admitted in the following course code: HMMH; and must have passed all subjects in: NSM5CPR and NSM5RFN and MMH5AMP and MMH5AMH; OR Must be admitted in the following course code: HMMN; and must have passed all subjects in: MMH5AMP and MMH5AMH; and must have passed two of the following subjects: NSM5RFN, NSM5CPR, NSM5TMA, NSM5TMB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically reflect on a project topic relevant to the practice of professional nursing
- Activities:
- Written exercise and discussion with professional peers.
02. Develop and implement a literature search strategies, including appropriate keywords
- Activities:
- Written exercise, on-line library resources utilisation and conducting an online literature search based on the search plan including key words and Boolean operators.
03. Conduct a comprehensive literature review, critically evaluating available evidence
- Activities:
- Critical reading, constructing an annotated bibliography and drafting a review of key findings.
04. Critically examine the relevance of the findings to the clinical setting
- Activities:
- Written exercise developing correlations between the findings from the literature and contemporary practice.
Subject options
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Online, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJenny Davis
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 6.0 hours problem based learning per week
and delivered via online.
"Individual consultation with a supervisor and independent sutdy equivalent to 6-hours per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word project plan and search strategy | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| One 3,000 word presentation of initial findings , background and significance of the study | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| One 6000 word completed literature review | 60 | 03, 04 |
Online, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJenny Davis
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 6.0 hours problem based learning per week
and delivered via online.
"Individual consultation with a supervisor and independent sutdy equivalent to 6-hours per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000 word project plan and search strategy | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| One 3,000 word presentation of initial findings , background and significance of the study | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| One 6000 word completed literature review | 60 | 03, 04 |