Undergraduate Course: Research and Inquiry in Nursing (NUST10007)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Nursing Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course develops the students' critical understanding of, and skills relevant to, evidence-based practice; and contributes thereby to their capacity for accountable professional practice. |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a grasp of the main elements in different research designs and methods
Critically appraise research-based nursing literature using the research-as-argument template
Consider both of the above in relation to themes of evidence-based practice and accountability |
Assessment Information
| One course paper 4,000-4,500 words |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Kath Melia
Tel: (0131 6)50 3893
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Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
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