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Research 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Research
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NURBN1015 - Research 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Research
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<p>This unit is designed to develop foundational skills in understanding and applying evidence-based practice so that students become informed consumers of research with the ability to relate research to nursing practice. The unit will examine the major steps in the research process and the principles of evidence-based practice. To provide the highest quality nursing care, students must be able to access, interpret and evaluate the best available evidence, and incorporate it into nursing practice. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit can be utilised across all units of the Bachelor of Nursing course.</p>
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<p>The current NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses, Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, National Health Priority Areas and where applicable the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwives, NMBA Code of Conduct for Midwives, ICM/NMBA Code of Ethics for Midwives have informed the content development of this unit.</p>
<p>Topics include:</p>
<p>Research awareness</p>
<p>Introduction to literature reviews</p>
<p>Contemporary approaches to research in nursing</p>
<p>Approaches to sampling and data collection</p>
<p>Approaches to analysing research data </p>
<p>Understanding research findings and evidence-based practice</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is designed to develop foundational skills in understanding and applying evidence-based practice so that students become informed consumers of research with the ability to relate research to nursing practice. The unit will examine the major steps in the research process and the principles of evidence-based practice. To provide the highest quality nursing care, students must be able to access, interpret and evaluate the best available evidence, and incorporate it into nursing practice. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit can be utilised across all units of the Bachelor of Nursing course.</p>
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<p>The current NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses, Code of Ethics for Nurses, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, National Health Priority Areas and where applicable the NMBA National Competency Standards for the Midwives, NMBA Code of Conduct for Midwives, ICM/NMBA Code of Ethics for Midwives have informed the content development of this unit.</p> <p>Topics include:</p> <p>Research awareness</p> <p>Introduction to literature reviews</p> <p>Contemporary approaches to research in nursing</p> <p>Approaches to sampling and data collection</p> <p>Approaches to analysing research data </p> <p>Understanding research findings and evidence-based practice</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn1015">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify the principles of ethical research</p>
K2
<p>Describe the relationship between nursing and research and the role of critical thinking and reflection in the development of nursing knowledge</p>
K3
<p>Describe the principles of evidence-based practice, recognising the importance of incorporating research evidence into practice to the delivery of high-quality nursing care</p>
S1
<p>Develop critical thinking skills and enquiring strategies to search and locate appropriate evidence-based literature.</p>
S2
<p>Appraise research methodologies used in the investigation of nursing problems</p>
S3
<p>Critically analyse research articles in terms of methodologies, data collection and analysis techniques.</p>
A1
<p>Discuss the concept of evidence-based practice in relation to the provision of safe, effective, holistic nursing care</p>
A2
<p>Apply research concepts, reflection and systematic inquiry in nursing practice.</p>
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<p>Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
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K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Analyse and report on the quality of research literature, considering evidence based practice principles.</p>
<p>Research Report</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Critical analysis of evidence based literature relating to contemporary nursing issues.</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn1015">View unit fees</a>
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