University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

92241 Inquiry in Nursing Practice

6cp; 14 weeks, 28 theoretical hours

Requisite(s): 24 credit points of completed study in C10122 Bachelor of Nursing OR 24 credit points of completed study in C10123 Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Undergraduate

The major purpose of this subject is to expand students' understanding of, and commitment to, the use of research evidence in their everyday clinical decision making. The subject provides students with an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of common approaches to nursing research, and the place of all forms of research in nursing practice. As a capstone, this subject returns students to the complexity of the exercise of clinical judgment, and to research as one element of judgment making.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, Kuring-gai campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $499.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,100.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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