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Implementing Evidence for Practice (NURS90070)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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This subject is designed to meet the needs of nurses and other clinically-based health professionals seeking further education in identifying, appraising and utilising research as an evidential base for their daily practice. The subject aims to facilitate the development of skills and knowledge that will allow participants to incorporate evidence based practice into clinical decision making.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- understand the role of evidence-based practice in nursing; and
- incorporate evidence based practice into clinical decision-making.
Generic skills
At the completion of the subject the student will be able to:
- develop searchable questions arising from clinical problems and issues
- identify appropriate sources of information for relevant questions
- demonstrate skills in searching electronic databases
- demonstrate skill and understanding in critically appraising research using relevant appraisal frameworks
- apply evidence in the clinical setting to address patient problems or clinical issues
Last updated: 3 November 2022