Year
2019
Units
9
Contact
4 x 2-hour workshops per semester
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly
1 x 2-hour supervised study fortnightly
1 x 2-hour on-line tutorial weekly
1 x 4-hour project work weekly
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
1 ^ NURS9219 - Introduction to Research
1a NURS9120 - Evidence-based Clinical Practice
2 Admission into MNGAC-Master of Nursing (Acute Care)
2a Admission into MDHC/CW-Master of Disaster Health Care (Coursework)
2b Admission into MNGNPR-Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
2c Admission into MMID/CCW-Master of Midwifery by coursework
2d Admission into MMHNCW-Master of Mental Health Nursing (Coursework)
2e Admission into MNG/CCC-Master of Nursing by coursework (Coursework and Clinical)
2f Admission into MNG/CCS-Master of Nursing by coursework (Clinical and Research)
2g Admission into MNGAG-Master of Nursing (Aged Care)
2h Admission into MNGCC-Master of Nursing (Critical Care)
2i Admission into MNGCD-Master of Nursing (Cardiac)
2j Admission into MNGCF-Master of Nursing (Child and Family Health)
2k Admission into MNG/CR-Master of Nursing (Coursework and Research)
2l Admission into MNGDM-Master of Nursing (Diabetes Management and Education)
2m Admission into MNGEN-Master of Nursing (Emergency)
2n Admission into MNGGH-Master of Nursing (Global Health Care)
2o Admission into MNGHD-Master of Nursing (High Dependency)
2p Admission into MNGMH-Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
2q Admission into MNGPD-Master of Nursing (Paediatrics)
2r Admission into MNGPH-Master of Nursing (Primary Health Care)
2s Admission into MMHNCL-Master of Mental Health Nursing (Clinical)
2t Admission into MNG/CCW-Master of Nursing by coursework (Coursework)
2u Admission into MNP-Master of Nurse Practitioner
2v Admission into MNGGP-Master of Nursing (General Practice and Community)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and (2 or 2a or 2b or 2c or 2d or 2e or 2f or 2g or 2h or 2i or 2j or 2k or 2l or 2m or 2n or 2o or 2p or 2q or 2r or 2s or 2t or 2u or 2v))
Assessment
Assignments; Aural; Tutorial participation and Presentation
Topic description
This topic is for students' to develop the ability to critically review research evidence for practice to strengthen the integration of research into practice.
Educational aims
The aim of this topic is for students' to develop the ability to critically review research evidence for practice to strengthen the integration of research into practice
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • develop a critical review protocol using web-based tools

  • customise and use a range of critical appraisal and review processes relevant to their field of practice

  • justify a critical review process for anyone not familiar with a given field of practice

  • effectively transfer professional practice knowledge using a range of communication strategies

  • generate new knowledge by combining best available research evidence with professional practice knowledge

  • prepare research materials for external peer review and potential publication

  • peer review a range of research materials for others within their profession.