Research for Clinical Practice B unit (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 linking 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	Health School of Nursing
Discipline	Nursing
Coordinator	Doctor Lynette Bowen
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CNA672

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.
Assessment	Literature Review (20%)|Ethical Considerations (35%)|Research Methods Plan (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. (Please note previous editions will suffice).
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.

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