Courses & Units
Concepts of Nursing 2: Research and Professional Responsibilities NUR244
Introduction
The concepts of ethics and research underpin our professional frameworks and have established nursing as one of the most trusted professions in Australia. In this unit you will extend your understanding of core legal and ethical concepts, relevant to practice to further enhance your understanding of professional frameworks and responsibilities. You will explore your own values and your role as a moral change agent in the health care setting. The important field of research ethics will be critically examined as the bridge that spans legal and ethical principles into the closely inter-related domains of research process, evidence-based practice and knowledge translation. You will explore the research paradigms, methodologies and methods that nurses use to build disciplinary knowledge, with a strong emphasis on the interpretation of research data and research findings, leading to the provision of evidence-informed and person-centred care.
Summary
| Unit name | Concepts of Nursing 2: Research and Professional Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Unit code | NUR244 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing|Philosophy and Gender Studies |
| Coordinator | Doctor Elaine Crisp |
| Available as an elective? | No |
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Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 3 | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 3 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 3 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 3 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Study Period 2 | 9/5/2022 | 26/5/2022 | 19/6/2022 | 31/7/2022 |
| Nursing Study Period 1 | 17/1/2022 | 3/2/2022 | 27/2/2022 | 10/4/2022 |
| Nursing Study Period 3 | 29/8/2022 | 15/9/2022 | 9/10/2022 | 20/11/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain professional and practice responsibilities and analyse their implications for practice.
- Critically reflect on your own values, attitudes and understanding to enhance the development of your identity as a member of the nursing profession
- Identify research paradigms and explain how research is used to underpin ethical and evidence-informed nursing practice.
- Interpret and analyse information and research data to support improvements to quality and safety in nursing practice.
- Critique the quality of evidence and adopt effective written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey your position.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
NUR131 Concepts of Nursing 1: Introduction to the ProfessionTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | The unit is fully online and provides you with opportunities for synchronous and asynchronous interactions – peer to peer, student to teacher and teacher to student. You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning.
On graduation, you will continue to have access to your professional portfolio. |
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| Assessment | Research Report - Searching for evidence (20%)|Research Report Presentation (40%)|Discussion Board Interactions (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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| Recommended | Atkins K, de Lacey S, Ripperger B & Ripperger R. (2020) Ethics and Law for Australian Nurses. 4th Edn. Cambridge University Press. UK. Greenhalgh, T, Bidewell, J, Crisp, E, Lambros, A & Warland, J 2020, Understanding research methods for evidence-based practice in health, 2e, John Wiley & Sons, Qld.
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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