Nursing Research Project

UNIT NAME:  NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT

UNIT CODE: NRSG 431

PRE-REQUISITES: NRSG 423

UNIT PURPOSE

This course is a continuation of NRSG 423: Nursing Research Methods; building upon the concepts learned.  It focuses on implementing a research project based on the proposal written in the previous course.  Critique of research literature and evidence based practice will be emphasized.  Additionally students will be assisted to gain experience in the research process. 

At the end of the project students are expected to produce a 30-50 page bound report.  Students are encouraged to summarize the report for publication in a research journal.

 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Appreciate the research process.
  2. Identify necessary steps in implementing a research proposal.
  3. Develop basic skill in critique of research reports.
  4. Develop skills in analyzing data.
  5. Identify the significance of common statistical measurements.
  6. Gain basic skills in research report writing.
  7. Develop skill in searching  relevant literature as a basis for evidence based practice.

 

 

EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING

Complete the project and produce a bound report:

  • Clear problem statement and research objectives                   10 points
  • Relevant literature review                                                      10 points
  • Correct and clear methodology                                              10 points
  • Correct analysis data                                                              20 points
  • Clear and precise discussion of results                                   20 points
  • Reasonable conclusions                                                          10 points
  • Practicable recommendations                                                 10 points
  • References                                                                              10 points

                                             TOTAL             100 points

 

REFERENCES/RESOURCES

  • Bailey & Handu. (2013). Introduction to epidemiologic research methods in public health practice.
  • Bowling & Ann.(2010). Research methods in health investigating health and health services, 3rd edition.
  • Burns & Nancy. (2011). Understanding nursing research: building an evidence-based practice, 5th edition
  • Davies & Logan.(2012). Reading research: a user-friendly guide for health professionals, 5th edition

 

  • Halderman & James D.(2010). Common statistical methods for clinical research with SAS examples, 3rd edition.
  • Izhaki & Roey. (2010). Foundations of nursing research, 5th edition
  • LoBiondo-Wood & Haber. (2014).Nursing research: methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice, 8th edition
  • Nieswiadomy & Rose Marie. (2010). Foundations of nursing research, 5th edition
  • Polit & Beck. (2008). Nursing research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice, 8th edition (accompanied by a CD-ROM).
  • Polit & Beck. (2014). Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice, 8th edition.
  • Tappen &Ruth M.(2011). Advanced nursing research: from theory to practice 2011
  • Taylor & Francis. (2013). Qualitative research in the health sciences: methodologies, methods and processes.
  • Wood & Ross-Kerr. (2011). Basic steps in planning nursing research: from question to proposal, 7th edition.