HNN108 - Evidence-Based Practice
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waterfront (Geelong), Community Based Delivery (CBD)* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D355, D381, D387, H326, H326ES, H326IK, H329 |
| Previously: | Understanding Research Evidence | Campus contact: | Burwood (Melbourne): Cara Leishman |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HBS108 |
| Study commitment | Students will spend on average 150 hours over the trimester undertaking synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning activities for this unit. This will include 18 hours synchronous learning activities and 18 hours of guided asynchronous learning activities. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour seminar in weeks 1 - 9 |
| Note: | *National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute students only. |
Content
This unit forms part of the Critical Understandings Cluster. Evidence-based practice is a major component of quality care delivery and the ability to appraise evidence from all sources is a critical skillset for nurses, informing clinical decision-making.
Students will develop an understanding of the principles of conducting research, evaluating existing research and ways of appraising evidence to inform clinical practice.
In this unit students will develop digital skills by utilising technology and health informatics to acquire, appraise and apply research evidence from relevant databases.
Unit Fee Information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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