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<p>This unit will explore the intersection of students practical nursing experiences and current research, enhancing their ability to critically analyse and apply research evidence in clinical settings. Students will focus on evaluating clinical practices, interpreting research findings, and incorporating ethical and professional standards into patient care.</p>
<p>Students will explore the principles of research design and examine how evidence informs practice in diverse healthcare settings. The unit aligns with the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and incorporates key regulatory frameworks, including the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, and National Health Priority Areas. By the end of the unit, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently use evidence to support clinical decision-making to enhance patient outcomes and promote best practice.</p>
<p>The unit also reinforces the NMBA Code of Conduct, ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Nursing and Midwifery Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework to support culturally safe and accountable practice.</p>
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<p>The content development of this unit has been guided by the following key standards and requirements:</p>
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<li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li>
<li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li>
<li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li>
<li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li>
<li>National Health Priority Areas</li>
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<p>Content may include:</p>
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<li>Scientific methods of research</li>
<li>Literature reviews</li>
<li>Research proposals</li>
<li>Applying nursing research to evidence person-centered care</li>
<li>Introduction to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research</li>
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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 will explore the intersection of students practical nursing experiences and current research, enhancing their ability to critically analyse and apply research evidence in clinical settings. Students will focus on evaluating clinical practices, interpreting research findings, and incorporating ethical and professional standards into patient care.</p> <p>Students will explore the principles of research design and examine how evidence informs practice in diverse healthcare settings. The unit aligns with the Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and incorporates key regulatory frameworks, including the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Aged Care Quality Standards, and National Health Priority Areas. By the end of the unit, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently use evidence to support clinical decision-making to enhance patient outcomes and promote best practice.</p> <p>The unit also reinforces the NMBA Code of Conduct, ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Nursing and Midwifery Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework to support culturally safe and accountable practice.</p>
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<p>The content development of this unit has been guided by the following key standards and requirements:</p> <ul> <li>NMBA Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered nurse standards for practice, Midwife standards for practice, Code of conduct, and ICN Code of ethics for nurses)</li> <li>NSQHS National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards</li> <li>National Safety and Quality Primary and Community</li> <li>ACQS Aged Care Quality Standards</li> <li>National Health Priority Areas</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Content may include:</p> <ul> <li>Scientific methods of research</li> <li>Literature reviews</li> <li>Research proposals</li> <li>Applying nursing research to evidence person-centered care</li> <li>Introduction to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research</li> </ul>
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
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3105">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN1102" target="_blank">NURBN1102</a> OR must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN1015" target="_blank">NURBN1015</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NURBN3035" target="_blank">NURBN3035</a></p>
Learning outcomes
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>Differentiate between research methods used in health-related research</p>
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<p>Critically appraise nursing and healthcare research to inform safe, evidence-based, and person-centred practice.</p>
A1
<p>Apply ethical and professional standards when interpreting and integrating research into clinical decision-making</p>
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<p>Evaluate the research underpinning national standards and guidelines to enhance quality and safety in clinical practice</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Collaborative Presentation</p>
<p>Synchronous Oral Presentation</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2
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<p>Evidence-based Quality Improvement Proposal</p>
<p>Asynchronous Video Presentation</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, S1, A1
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<p>Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, S1, A1, A2
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<p>Attendance/attempt at all assessments</p>
<p>100% Attendance/attempt at assessments 1 and 2</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, S1, 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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
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
Offering:
<p><strong>Early Semester 2 Nursing</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Mt Helen (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Wonthaggi (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nurbn3105">View unit fees</a>
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