Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
| Module Title |
Research and Nursing Practice
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| Module Code |
NS202
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr. Mary Rose Sweeney | Office Number | H259 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
To promote an understanding of the role and application of research in nursing practice.This module is expected to build on research related content covered in previous modules.A higher level of critique is expected from the student in this module in work produced for the assignment.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss the relevance of research to nursing
2. Describe the various research methodologies and discuss their strengths and weaknesses
3. Critically read research articles
4. Discuss the ethical implications of research
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Tutorial | 8 | No Description | | Independent Study | 93 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
Critiquing literatureQuantitative and Qualitative research methodsEthical issues in healthcare research
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
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Indicative Reading List
- Burns, N and Grove, S, K (2003) Understanding nursing research. 3rd edition Philadelphia:Saunders: 0,
- Cormack, D (2000) The Research Process in Nursing. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 4th edition.: 0,
- Holloway, I and Wheeler, S (1996) Qualitative Research for Nurses. Oxford: Blackwell Science: 0,
- Lo Biondo G., Haber J. (1994) Nursing research: methods critical appraisal and utilization. St. Louis: Mosby: 0,
- Polit D. & Tatano Beck C. (2004) Nursing research: Principles and methods. 7th edition London: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins: 0,
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Other Resources
None
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