School Of Nursing And MidwiferyEvidence Based Health CareWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401168.2
Discipline: GENERAL NURSING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A basic knowledge of research methods at undergraduate level plus basic nursing knowledge and clinical nursing experience.
Equivalent Units
400206 - Evidence Based Nursing
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
About this Unit
This unit is designed to develop students’ knowledge of the principles and processes necessary for evidence-based clinical practice. General concepts associated with evidence-based health care are explored. In addition, students are assisted to formulate focused clinical questions and conduct a comprehensive literature search for research evidence that may assist in answering such questions. Issues and techniques involved in the rigorous appraisal of research reports are addressed. The importance of clinical significance when making clinical judgements about the implementation of research findings are also explored. All assessments in this unit are mandatory.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to the internet and computer.
Courses| 4713.1 | Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CONTINUING |
| 4713.2 | Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CONTINUING |
| 4713.3 | Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CONTINUING |
| 4713.4 | Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CURRENT |
| 4714.2 | Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CONTINUING |
| 4714.3 | Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CONTINUING |
| 4714.4 | Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health (Karitane) | CURRENT |
| 4719.1 | Master of Mental Health Nursing | CURRENT |
| 4720.1 | Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing | CURRENT |
| 4722.2 | Master of Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4722.3 | Master of Nursing | CURRENT |
| 4723.2 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing | CONTINUING |
| 4723.3 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing | CURRENT |
| 4724.1 | Graduate Certificate in Nursing | CURRENT |
| 4735.1 | Master of Nursing (Professional Studies) | CURRENT |
| 4736.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Professional Studies) (exit only) | CURRENT |
| 4745.1 | Master of Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health) | CURRENT |
| 4746.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing Leadership (Mental Health) (exit only) | CURRENT |
| 4752.2 | Graduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Health Research | SUSPENDED |
| 4785.1 | Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry) | CURRENT |
Specialisations
| A4014.1 | Master of Nursing (No Specialisation) - 1.5 year Pathway | CURRENT |
| A4015.1 | Master of Nursing (No Specialisation) - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4016.1 | Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4017.1 | Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4018.1 | Master of Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 1.5 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4019.1 | Master of Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 1 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4020.1 | Master of Nursing (Aged Care) - 1.5 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4021.1 | Master of Nursing (Aged Care) - 1 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4022.1 | Master of Nursing (Primary Health Care) - 1.5 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4023.1 | Master of Nursing (Primary Health Care) - 1 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4024.1 | Master of Nursing (Research Studies) - 1.5 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4025.1 | Master of Nursing (Research Studies) - 1 year pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4026.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (No specialisation) - 80 cp 1 year Pathway | CURRENT |
| A4027.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (No specialisation) - 60 cp 1 year Pathway | CURRENT |
| A4028.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Leadership) - 80 cp 1 year Pathway | CURRENT |
| A4029.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Leadership) - 60 cp 1 year Pathway | CURRENT |
| A4030.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 80 cp 1 year Pathway | CURRENT |
| A4031.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 60 cp 1 year Pathway | CURRENT |
| A4032.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Aged Care) - 80 cp 1 year Pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4033.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Aged Care) - 60cp 1 year Pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4034.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Primary Health Care) - 80cp 1 year Pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4035.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Primary Health Care) - 60 cp 1 year Pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4036.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Research Studies) - 80cp 1 year Pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4037.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Research Studies) - 60cp 1 year Pathway | CONTINUING |
| A4062.1 | Master of Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4063.1 | Master of Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4064.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 80 cp 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4065.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 60 cp 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4070.1 | Master of Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4071.1 | Master of Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4072.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 80 cp 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4073.1 | Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 60 cp 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| ST4014.1 | Clinical Leadership | CONTINUING |
| ST4015.1 | Clinical Teaching | CONTINUING |
| ST4016.1 | Aged Care | CONTINUING |
| ST4017.1 | Primary Health Care | CONTINUING |
| ST4018.1 | Research Studies | CONTINUING |