Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| NURS4202 | Nursing | 4 | 60 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- NURS4202
- School
- Nursing
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This course considers:
- In depth critical analysis of relevant literature.
- Utilisation of chosen research methodology.
- Analysis and interpretation of findings.
- Discussion of implications of findings and recommendations for nursing practice.
- Maintenance of ethical standards.
- Research dissemination.
Target Students
MSc Nursing (Graduate Entry Nursing) Students
Classes
Tutor led hours 40 hours Supervision (approx. 1 day per month) 10 hours Self-directed learning 550 hours
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: Literature based dissertationMax 10000 words
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore the concepts of the research process and determine how research findings can be utilised to improve practice. This is with the view to completing, under supervision, aliterature based research dissertation.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of research methods and improvement methodologies.
Critical analysis of relevant literature and research findings.
Critically analyse, interpret and synthesise data.
Identify implications, recommendations and relevance for nursing practice to demonstrate working within an evidence-based framework and maintaining ethical standards.
Take responsibility for managing and organising workload and maximise the skills acquired through undertaking a large project by responding to feedback in order to continuously professionally develop.
Critically evaluate research, health and social care policy and legislation to inform the need for evidence based safe and effective nursing intervention, care and support.