NURS 2034 Research for Nursing (Advanced)

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401214

Coordinator Joan Lynch Opens in new window

Description This subject introduces students to the major research paradigms, research principles, concepts that inform critical analysis of literature, the basis of evidence based practice and oral presentation skills.

School Nursing & Midwifery

Discipline General Nursing

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Equivalent Subjects NURS 2032 Research Principles for Nursing (Advanced)

Restrictions Students must be enrolled in 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced).

Assumed Knowledge

Professional communication skills and well developed academic literacy.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Critical Review 2000 words 50 N Individual
Quiz Part A: Weekly Participation Task: 7 days (20%) Part B: 30 Multiple Choice questions: 60 minutes (10%) 30 N Individual
Presentation 10 mins 20 N Individual
Learning Contract Minimum 8 hours S/U Y Individual

Teaching Periods