Research for Clinical Practice B unit (CNA688)

Online

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

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

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	$578.00	$578.00	not applicable	$3,027.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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

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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