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Supervised research to design, implement and evaluate a clinical project in a relevant field. Students evaluate research findings, best practice principles and utilise theoretical frameworks to effect successful implementation.
In this paper students design, implement and evaluate a research project. Students utilise theory, best-practice principles, and research findings to effect successful project implementation in a clinical setting.
| Paper title | Clinical Research Project |
|---|---|
| Paper code | NURS531 |
| Subject | Nursing |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $2,825.25 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
This paper is designed for registered nurse students studying for the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice toward nurse practitioner registration in New Zealand.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Convenor: Dr Philippa Seaton
- Paper Structure
In this paper students design, implement and evaluate a research project. Students utilise theory, best-practice principles, and research findings to effect successful project implementation in a clinical setting.
- Teaching Arrangements
Regular supervision meetings and self-directed learning.
- Textbooks
Guyatt G., Rennie D., Meade M., and D. Cook (2015) Users' Guides to the Medical Literature. Essentials of Evidence-Based Clinical Practice. Third Edition. New York : McGraw-Hill Medical
Polit, D.F., & Beck, C.T. (2017). Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (10th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins
Webb P., Bain C., & A. Page (2017). Essential Epidemiology: An Introduction for Students and Health Professionals . Third edition. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy,
Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of Paper
- Demonstrate leadership in identifying health needs and establish the rationale for a clinical project to contribute to improving health outcomes with a selected population
- Critically appraise relevant literature and resources, to design, implement and evaluate a clinical project
- Utilise theoretical frameworks to support project decisions and activities
- Analyse and synthesise sources of evidence justifying each project step
- Plan and conduct the project in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders
- Synthesise and disseminate findings in scholarly outputs
