NUR3201

Research in nursing practice

6 points · 4 hours per week · First semester · Gippsland and Peninsula · Prerequisites: NUR1201, NUR1202, NUR2103, NUR2113, NUR2104, NUR2105, NUR1401, NUR1402

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to identify the importance of research to the foundations and development of the discipline of nursing; demonstrate a sound knowledge base related to the research process; identify a range of nursing problems that could be investigated by research; demonstrate a positive and informed attitude to qualitative and quantitative research; perform simple statistical tests; identify ethical issues and key concepts involved with the research process.

Synopsis The subject focuses on the role of research in contemporary nursing practice. It will assist the student to critically appraise research for nursing practice. To this end students will be introduced to the research process, various research methodologies, different research designs and basic statistics.

Assessment Examination: 50% · Oral presentation: 15% · Poster presentation: 35%

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