NS5760 - Qualitative Data Management in Nursing

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

Research is a necessary undertaking towards the continued development of nursing knowledge as well as personal professional development. This subject is designed to build on foundational knowledge of qualitative approaches gained in undergraduate nursing studies to both broaden and deepen students' understanding of this research paradigm and to extend their ability to discuss, appraise the work of others and participate in their own research. Students will examine, at an advanced level, issues and topics in research design and analysis which arise from qualitative traditions of inquiry.

Learning Outcomes

• explore the major philosophical foundations, assumptions and theoretical orientations underpinning qualitative research;
• examine, in depth, the characteristics, strategies, research designs and methods of qualitative research;
• identify ethical considerations in qualitative research and appreciate their implications for research design;
• analyse the problems of rigour associated with qualitative research design and select appropriate strategies to enhance rigour;
• evaluate knowledge of the inter-relationship between a research design and the choice of an appropriate research methodology to address nursing research questions.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Professor Kim Usher
Lecturer:	Dr Lea Budden.
Method of Delivery:	and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
Assessment:	assignments.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.