Courses & Units
Understanding Nursing Research CNA450
Introduction
Understanding Nursing Research equips students with the skills and knowledge required to complete a rigorous research study. Students will develop a theoretical framework of inquiry through the critique of personal and societal assumptions upon which nursing practice and research is based. They will develop the ability to identify, critique and document the evidence base relevant to the chosen research area, identify researchable issues and questions, and design a research project.
Summary
| Unit name | Understanding Nursing Research |
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| Unit code | CNA450 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Russell James |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify researchable problems and questions that are relevant to nursing
- Identify and critique the evidence base relevant to your chosen research area
- Construct a critical literature review relevant to your chosen research area
- Apply foundational methodological skills to conduct a nursing research project
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 060301 | $1,111.00 | $1,111.00 | not applicable | $5,766.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study – This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (My Learning Online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. |
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| Assessment | Presentation (40%)|Literature Review (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Schneider, Z., Whitehead, D., LoBiondo-Wood, G. and Haber, J., 2016. Nursing and midwifery research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice 5th ed. Elsevier Sydney Australia.
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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