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NURS5203: Research and Evidence for Nursing Practice
2026 unit information
In this unit of study students will learn to recognise the quality and relevance of research for nursing practice. They will be introduced to the process of Inquiry: to Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply and Evaluate. This involves the translation of uncertainty to an answerable question, systematic retrieval of the best available evidence, critical appraisal of research studies for quality and appropriateness, summarising the evidence, and implementation of findings where appropriate. Students will also learn about the application of research integrity and ethical principles in research. They will learn to apply research evidence in the context of cult tures and values and the organisational, ethical and policy environment.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Nursing and Midwifery |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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NURS6030 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand and articulate the role of research and evidence as the foundation for safe, quality, and person-centred nursing practice.
- LO2. Demonstrate analysis of the relationship between research question, study design and methods.
- LO3. Acquire, appraise, interpret and apply research findings from the highest quality evidence to nursing knowledge and practice.
- LO4. Reflect on the health care experiences of diverse populations and the intersection of research evidence, clinical practice, and peoples’ preferences and values to inform nursing practice.
- LO5. Understand and articulate the ethical principles and standards for designing and conducting safe nursing research.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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