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NURX 415 - Nursing Research Methods

Title

Nursing Research Methods

Code

NURX 415

EFTS

0.25

Points

30

Semester

First Semester

Convenor

  • Dr Lisa Whitehead

Eligibility

This paper is designed to meet the needs of nurses studying for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing).

It is recommended as an integral paper for the research degrees: Master of Health Sciences (Nursing) and Master of Health Sciences (Nursing – Clinical). The candidate will have computer, internet and email access.

Content

The aim of NURX 415 is to provide students with the opportunity to establish a foundation of knowledge in a range of inquiry / research approaches from which to effectively utilise and undertake nursing research relevant to the practice setting. This includes critical appraisal of the relevance and application of existing research to nursing practice, and the integration of research processes and methodologies to enable the planning and implementation of research studies to address nursing questions. Students will gain knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

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Teaching Arrangements

Attendance in Christchurch for blocks of study days in compulsory.

For dates contact Amanda Clifford: amanda.clifford@otago.ac.nz

Assessment

Review search strategy

20%

Systematic Review

50%

Research proposal

30%

Contact for Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies

Amanda Clifford
Administrator
Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345
Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel +64 3 364 3850
Email nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz

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