RESEARCH IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
NSM5RES
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop advanced knowledge of nursing and midwifery practice. Students will examine the elements of the research process including identifying a research problem, formulation of a research question, research design, methods, data collection, analyses and dissemination of results. Students will acquire skills required to conduct a literature review for research purposes and address the ethics of research, develop cognitive and technical skills that demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge relevant to clinical practice. They will also acquire skills required to conduct a literature review for research purposes, develop appropriate research methods and address the ethics of research.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMN, HMMW, HMNUSC or HGCFCN.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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. (2016) | 5th Ed, Elsevier |
| Readings | Research Ethics in the real world. Issues and solutions for healthcare and social care. | Recommended | Long, T. and Johnson, M. (2007). | Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier. |
| Readings | Research methods in nursing and Midwifery Pathways to Evidence-based Practice | Recommended | Jirojwong, S., Johnson, M., Welch, A. and Johnson, M. (2014). | Sydney: Oxford University Press. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Determine the important elements of the research process to report on an area that needs further research
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
02. Appraise research activities for evidence of conduct of ethical research
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
03. Critically appraise available evidence to inform your advanced nursing or midwifery practice.
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
04. Determine the most suitable data collection and analysis methods for different study designs
- Activities:
- Online activity, workshops, written exercise
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
Four 3.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Twelve 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1500-word written assessment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| One 5000-word written assessment | 50 | 02, 03 | |
| Five online quizzes (each equivalent to 500 words - 2500 words total) | 30 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
Four 3.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
Twelve 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1500-word written assessment | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| One 5000-word written assessment | 50 | 02, 03 | |
| Five online quizzes (each equivalent to 500 words - 2500 words total) | 30 | 03, 04 |