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NURS1007: Health Research
2026 unit information
The focus of this unit of study is to build on the knowledge and understanding of research evidence introduced in NURS1003 Population Health and Health Equity to further develop students’ understanding of research within the context of nursing, health and health care. Research plays a significant role in advancing nursing theory and practice. An understanding of the relationship between research and evidence for practice is based on developing a foundational knowledge of the context, the process, and the translation of research to nursing, health and health care. Students will explore these dimensions of research, developing their research skills, critical appraisal ability and knowledge of evidence for practice that can be applied to all other units of study in this course.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. recognise the value of research in contributing to developments in health and improving standards of care
- LO2. differentiate between philosophical approaches to research and discuss the appropriateness of health research methods to context.
- LO3. explain the relationship between research, evidence-based practice, healthcare delivery and quality of care.
- LO4. critically discuss ethical considerations for research and their application to research in nursing and healthcare
- LO5. identify appropriate resources for appraising and applying evidence to selected nursing and health issues.
- LO6. demonstrate in writing the ability to critically apply evidence-based principles to practice within a range of health contexts.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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