RESEARCH IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
NSM5RES
2021
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.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMN, HMMW, HGCFCN, HMNUSC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Nursing and midwifery research: Methods and Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSchneider, Z., Whitehead, D., Elliot, D., Lobiondo-Wood, G.
Year2016
Edition/Volume5th Ed
PublisherElsevier
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Research methods in nursing and Midwifery Pathways to Evidence-based Practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJirojwong, S., Johnson, M., Welch, A. and Johnson, M.
Year2014
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PublisherSydney: Oxford University Press.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 6.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 5000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Five online quizzes (each equivalent to 500 words - 2500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 6.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 5000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Five online quizzes (each equivalent to 500 words - 2500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Six 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Twelve 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 5000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Five online quizzes (each equivalent to 500 words - 2500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Murphy
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Six 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Twelve 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 5000-word written assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Five online quizzes (each equivalent to 500 words - 2500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |