Evidence-Based Practice in Paediatric Nursing

Course aim

This course will develop research skills by providing research training research methods, ethics and methodology. The course will also enhance clinical skills and reflective practice through the application of theory underpinning Paediatric Nursing.

Course content

Research principles, process, methods and ethics; developing a research proposal. Using critical thinking and information literacy to inform evidence-based practice; nursing assessment, care planning, discharge planning. Guided use of clinical activities to explore competence in provision of evidence-based paediatric and child health care.

Textbook(s)

Hockenberry, M & Wilson, D 2009, Wong's essentials of paediatric nursing, 8th, Mosby, St. Louis

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
Workshop	8 hours x 2 days
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 6 weeks
Online Delivery	13 weeks x N/A
Clinical Placement	3 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Clinical Learning Objectives, Professional Portfolio, Research Proposal Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.