nsm5tha nursing and midwifery thesis a
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY THESIS A
NSM5THA
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students will elect a career pathway through this subject that will provide a particular focus on research. All students will develop cognitive and technical skills that demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge relevant to research. They will also acquire skills required to conduct a literature review for research purposes, develop appropriate research methods and address the ethical concerns of conducting research. The subject is delivered via blended learning method incorporating face-to-face workshops and flexible online modules via LMS.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJason Wasiak
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HMNUSC, HMN HMMW, AND must have successfully completed 60 credit points
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents must have achieved 70% in the subject NSM5RES to be able to enrol into this subject.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Nursing and midwifery research: Methods and Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSchneider, Z., Whitehead, D., Elliot, D., Lobiondo-Wood, G.
Year2016
Edition/Volume5th Ed
PublisherElsevier Australia, Chatswood
ISBNN/A
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Source locationN/A
Research Ethics in the real world. Issues and solutions for healthcare and social care
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLong, T. and Johnson, M.
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherChurchill Livingstone,Elsevier, Philadelphia
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Research methods in nursing and Midwifery: Pathways to Evidence-based Practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJirojwong, S., Johnson, M., Welch, A. and Johnson, M.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press, Sydney
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Epidemiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGordis, L.
Year2013
Edition/Volume5th Edition
PublisherElsevier Health Sciences, London
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Wasiak
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessmentDescription of research methods | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
One 5000-word written assessmentLiterature reviews paper/Chapter | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2500-word written assessmentEthics application | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Wasiak
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1500-word written assessmentDescription of research methods | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3 |
One 5000-word written assessmentLiterature reviews paper/Chapter | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One 2500-word written assessmentEthics application | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |