Research Methods in Nursing and Health Care A (P02985)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HEA-P-RMNHA

During this course, students will be expected to gain detailed and critical knowledge of the principal research designs and methods relevant to nursing and healthcare research.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
24/09/2008	14:00	14:50			To be held in Basement Lecture Theatre, Medical School, Teviot Place (doorway 6)

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	14:00	14:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate critical understanding of the role of research in nursing and healthcare
- Demonstrate skills of literature reviewing and critical appraisal for research design and for problem solving in the practise setting
- Demonstrate critical understanding of research design in nursing and healthcare
- Demonstrate critical understanding and application of research methods in nursing and healthcare

Assessment Information

This course is assessed a short report (2,500-3,000 words) of an outline research proposal.

Assessments will be marked according to School/College policy and made available for moderation by the External Examiner.