James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

NS3118 - Evidence-Based Practice

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

This subject focuses on evidence-based nursing and midwifery practice. The concept of evidence - in particular research evidence, is further explored, building on the content ot NS1012. Students are taught how to determine the quality of evidence and the process of applying evidence at the point of care. The research process is explained in the context of major research traditions (qualitative and quantitative research). Mainstream research designs are discussed including methods of sampling, data collection and analysis. Ethical, legal and cultural issues related to research are outlined. Evidence summaries including systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines are explained. The importance of criticlaly appraising research findings and their usefulness to practice are highlighted and related to the principles of effective change management.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:NS2022 and (NS2213 OR NS2214 OR NS2218) and NS2112 and NS2015 and PP2131 and PP2231
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
NS3112

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor David Lindsay
Contact hours:
  • 20 hours lectures
  • 16 hours tutorials
  • 4 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor David Lindsay
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor David Lindsay
    Contact hours:
    • 20 hours lectures
    • 16 hours tutorials
    • 4 hours
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

      Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 28-Mar-2013
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor David Lindsay
      Contact hours:
      • 20 hours lectures
      • 16 hours tutorials
      • 4 hours
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

        Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
        Census Date 28-Mar-2013
        Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Jane Mills
        Contact hours:
        • 20 hours lectures
        • 16 hours tutorials
        • 4 hours
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (50%).

          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.