Nursing

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Pat Schofield

Pre-requisites

A professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Care

Overview

Critical review of the literature/referencing, Ethical principles and research governance, Specific qualitative approaches – ethnography, phenomenology and grounded theory, Interviewing/focus groups/observation, analysis and reporting of qualitative data, Quantitative methodology, statistical techniques, Questionnaire design, analysis and reporting of quantitative data

Structure

Course attendance will consist of 14 two-hour class meetings held over the two half sessions. These will be conducted primarily as tutorials or seminars, and students will be expected to participate in small group work and discussion. In addition to class participation, students will engage in a significant amount of self-directed learning.

Assessment

There will be two formally assessed pieces of course work, a minor assignment (35% of course grade) and a major assignment of approximately 3,500 words (65% of course grade)

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr Helen Bedford

Pre-requisites

N/A

Overview

- Introduction to research and related audit/services evaluation activities in health.
- History and development of research and related audit/service evaluation activities within nursing, midwifery and health.
- Introduction to qualitative paradigms.
- Qualitative methodologies (e.g. ethnography, phenomenology, action research, narrative enquiry etc).
- Qualitative methods for data collection and analysis (e.g. interviews, focus groups, observation, framework analysis, grounded theory).
- Sampling.
- Rigour and quality.
- Ethical challenges.
- Writing and effective communication of research findings.

Structure

12 two-hour lectures; 6 one-hour seminars.

Assessment

2 written assessments worth 30% and 70% respectively.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr Pat Schofield

Pre-requisites

A professional qualification in Health Care.
60 credits of core courses
+ 60 credits of optional courses

Overview

The opportunity to undertake a piece of research or other scholarly investigation under expert guidance, enabling the development of the relevant academic skills and providing an opportunity for supported experience in writing for publication.

Structure

Students will be supported by an experienced supervisor and a series of seminars

Assessment

15-20,000 word dissertation relevant to their area of practice.

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Pat Schofield / Jane Ormerod

Pre-requisites

A professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Care

Overview

Theories of learning, communication, Practical skills, Clinical & Practical Setting teaching.

Structure

Course attendance will consist of the equivalent of 11 two-hour class meetings and individual assessment guidance meetings in May, June and/or July. Class will be conducted primarily as tutorials or seminars, and students will be expected to participate in small group work and discussion.

Assessment

Students will negotiate individual plans for assessment with the course team. Assessment will entail a product equivalent to approximately 6,000 words of writing in total.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Sally Lawton

Pre-requisites

Core courses: Using Evidence in Practice; Advanced Professional Practice; Research Methods for Health Professionals.

Co-requisites

Palliative Care.

Overview

A supervised project that consists of an empirical piece of research or a critical review of the literature.

Structure

Individual supervision and monthly thesis group meetings.

Assessment

Thesis of up to 12,500 words.

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr Helen Bedford

Pre-requisites

Professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Care.

Overview

Exploring the basis for practice, Finding the evidence, Appraising the evidence, Using evidence in practice – the role of the individual, Strategies to increase the use of evidence in practice , Changing practice

Structure

The course will combine seminar style lectures with interactive workshops to enable the student to develop skills in finding, appraising and using evidence.

Assessment

There are two formally assessed pieces of work, a minor essay of 2000 words (35% of course grade) and a major essay of 4000 words (65% of course grade)

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr Helen Bedford

Pre-requisites

Professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Care.

Overview

21st century health care, Workforce development, Role development, Advanced / advancing practice, Specialist practice, Expert practice –novice, History of Nursing, International perspectives, Clinical supervision, Preceptorship, Practice education, Mentorship, leadership and reflection

Structure

Course attendance will consist of 12 two-hour class meetings. These will be conducted primarily as tutorials or seminars, and students will be expected to participate in discussion and presentation of material. In addition to class participation, students will engage in a significant amount of self-directed learning.

Assessment

There will be two formally assessed pieces of course work and a presentation, a minor essay of 2000 words (30% of course grade) and a major essay of 3000-4000 words and a presentation (70% of course grade).

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr Helen Bedford

Pre-requisites

A professional qualification in Nursing.
60 credits of core courses
+ 60 credits of optional courses

Overview

The opportunity to undertake a piece of research or other scholarly investigation under expert guidance, enabling the development of the relevant academic skills and providing an opportunity for supported experience in writing for publication.

Structure

Students are supported individually by an experienced supervisor and a series of seminar sessions.

Assessment

Students will produce a 15-20,000 word dissertation relevant to their clinical practice.

Credit Points

60

Course Coordinator

Dr Helen Bedford

Pre-requisites

A professional qualification in Midwifery.
60 credits of core courses
+ 60 credits of optional courses

Overview

The opportunity to undertake a piece of research or other scholarly investigation under expert guidance, enabling the development of the relevant academic skills and providing an opportunity for supported experience in writing for publication.

Structure

Students will be supported by an experienced supervisor and a series of seminars.

Assessment

15-20,000 word dissertation relevant to their area of practice.