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Module Title	Research & Nursing Practice 2
Module Code	NS312
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Ms Therese Leufer	Office Number	H227
Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

•Enhance knowledge and understanding of research designs
•Foster an appreciation of the principles and process of evidence-based practice and its utilisation
•Develop critical analysis of research designs.
•Develop critical skills in literature reviewing.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module and following a period of personal study the student will be able to:
•Demonstrate understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
•Demonstrate ability to critique research designs.
•Demonstrate and understanding of methodological rigour
•Demonstrate understanding and application of the principles of database searching and literature reviewing.
•Develop searchable, answerable practice related questions using an Evidence-based Practice approach.
•Demonstrate understanding of the principles of reporting and disseminating research findings.
•Evaluate research utilisation and application in everyday nursing practice.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	3
Independent Learning Time	48

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

•Evidence-based Practice.
•Literature review
•Research designs
•Sampling process for qualitative and quantitative approaches
•Data analysis techniques
•Validity and reliability in research
•Using research in nursing practice
•Disseminating research findings
•Developing a research proposal

Summary information for transcript of training:
This module will prepare students to critically review literature and produce a literature review on a particular area.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Burns, N and Grove, S, K (2003) Understanding nursing research. 3rd edition Philadelphia: Saunders
Cormack, D (2000) The Research Process in Nursing. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 4th edition.
Clamp C G L (1999) Resources for nursing research: an annotated bibliography. Thousand Oaks, CA. Sage Publications, 3ed.
Crookes, P.A. Davies, S. (1998) Research into Practice. Edinburgh Bailliere Tindell.
Couchman, W (1996) Nursing and health-care research : a practical guide. 2ed. London. Bailliere Tindall published in association with RCN.
Gerrish K, and Lacey A 2006 The Research Process in Nursing. 5th Ed. Blackwell Publishing: Oxford.
Holloway, I and Wheeler, S (1996) Qualitative Research for Nurses. Oxford: Blackwell Science
LeBiondo-Wood G and Haber J 2006 Nursing Research: Methods & Critical Appraisal for Evidenced Based Practice. .6th Ed. Mosby: Missouri.
Melnyk B and Fineout–Overholt E 2005 Evidenced Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: Guide to best practice. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Philadelphia.
Parahoo K 2006 Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. 2nd ed. Macmillan: Hampshire.
Polit D & Beck C 2004 Nursing Research : Principles and Methods. 7th ed. Philadelphia. Lippincott.
Punch, K F (2000) Developing Effective Research Proposals. London. Sage.
Streubert, H J (1995) Qualitative research in nursing : advancing the humanistic imperative. Philadelphia. Lippincott.
Young, A (2001) Connections : nursing research, theory, and practice. St. Louis, Mo. Mosby

Programme or List of Programmes

BNGN

BSc in Nursing (General)

BNID

BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

BNPY

BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

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