Courses & Units
Research for Clinical Practice B CNA688
Introduction
This unit is designed to support you in developing a research plan around a clinical topic of interest to you. You will be able to develop research questions for your topic of interest by building on current knowledge and link these to a suitable research approach and methods. Research for Clinical Practice B builds upon CNA672 Research for Clinical Practice A by allowing you to explore research approaches and complete an ethics application.
Summary
| Unit name | Research for Clinical Practice B |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA688 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Colleen Rolls |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse a range of research approaches for the health services context
- Select an appropriate methodology for your practice context.
- Evaluate a research project within an ethical framework through writing an ethics application
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $515.00 | $515.00 | not applicable | $2,746.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CNA672Teaching
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Literature Review (20%)|Ethical Considerations (35%)|Literature review (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Whitehead, D, Ferguson, C, LoBiondo-Wood, G, & Haber, J (eds) 2020, Nursing and Midwifery Research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice (6th ed.), Elsevier Australia. (Please note previous editions will suffice). |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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