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Implementing Evidence for Practice (NURS90070)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
September
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | September - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed to build on students’ knowledge and critical appraisal skills gained in the pre-requisite subject, Evidence in Practice (NURS90120) to utilise and implement the best available evidence into clinicians’ practice. The subject aims to apply the skills from Evidence in Practice and translate evidence-based research into clinical decision-making and practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in critically appraising research using relevant appraisal frameworks
- Describe the role of evidence-based practice resources to inform clinicians' healthcare decisions
- Identify frameworks to equip clinicians to utilise research evidence into their clinical practice
- Identify potential enablers and barriers in implementing research evidence into clinical practice
- Formulate appropriate strategies to implement evidence into practice
- Describe organisational processes for implementing and monitoring best practice in the healthcare context
Generic skills
- Highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills in the discipline area, characterised by flexibility of approach;
- The ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts, to express them lucidly, whether orally or in writing, and to confront unfamiliar problems;
- Where appropriate, advanced working skills in the application of computer systems and software and a receptiveness to the opportunities offered by new technologies;
- An ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline;
- Advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline;
- Advanced competencies in areas of professional expertise and/or scholarship;
- The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS90120 | Evidence in Practice | June (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written assignment
| Week 4 | 40% |
Written assignment
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- September - Online
Principal coordinator Naomi Brockenshire Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 4 September 2022 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected activities and behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 11 September 2022 to 5 November 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 September 2022 Census date 23 September 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 October 2022 Assessment period ends 12 November 2022 September contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours including online learning activities, self-directed learning and completion of assessment tasks
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
A number of textbooks are suitable for this course. Advice will be provided to students at the commencement of Semester.
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 12 November 2022