RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS

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Overview

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.

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Subject coordinator

Rachael Duncan

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Nursing Research generating & assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice

Prescribed - Book - Nursing and midwifery research: methods and appraisal for evidence based practice

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Discriminate and analyse the important elements of the research process.

Contextualise and critically review the conduct of ethical research.

Conceptually map the strategies for dissemination of research.

Critique a body of research.

Learning activities

Completion of weekly readings, forum debate and discussion, class discussion

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HM008, HM008O, HGCFCN

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