11584 (v.4) Nursing Science 683

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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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y