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11584 (v.4) Nursing Science 683


 

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Development of a research investigation into a nursing research problem related to the student's area of clinical expertise. Student in consultation with supervisor and committee develops a conceptual framework, critical review of nursing and related literature and methodology for the study. The student must demonstrate potential to satisfactorily complete the proposed study.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the ability to utilise the research literature to support an empirical investigation into a selected area of nursing. Demonstrated skills in the use of scientific standards and ethical principles for designing a nursing study/project. Developed a conceptual framework that provides the substantive and/or theoretical context for conducting a nursing study/project. Demonstrated the ability to analyse research methodologies for relevanceto the study of nursing problems.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Burns N. and Grove S.K., (1997), The Practice of Nursing Research - Conduct, Critique and Utilisation, 3rd ed., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders. Streubert H.J.and Carpenter D.R., (1995), Qualitative Research in Nursing - Advancing the Humanistic Imperative, Philadelphia, J B Lippincott.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Presentation and written submission of a review of the literature, problem statement and justification for the study of a selected nursing problem. This is by pass/fail assessment.

Field of Education:

 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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