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Nursing Research I
BNS 222: Nursing Research I
An introduction to research methodology, covering the core concepts, systematic processes, and ethical considerations for conducting research in nursing.
Course Content
Explore the detailed topics covered in Nursing Research I.
Key Concepts in Research
Concept of ResearchNotes coming soon
Problem Identification & DefinitionNotes coming soon
Research DesignNotes coming soon
Types of ResearchNotes coming soon
Sampling MethodsNotes coming soon
Qualitative vs. QuantitativeNotes coming soon
Systematic Research Process
Instrument Design & Pilot StudyNotes coming soon
Data Collection & CodingNotes coming soon
Statistical Methods & Data AnalysisNotes coming soon
Report WritingNotes coming soon
Dissemination of FindingsNotes coming soon
Principles of Research Proposal Development
Problem IdentificationNotes coming soon
Literature ReviewNotes coming soon
Hypothesis FormulationNotes coming soon
Research Design & MethodsNotes coming soon
Protocol Development & BudgetNotes coming soon
Ethical ConsiderationsNotes coming soon
Components of the Research Report
Introduction & BackgroundNotes coming soon
Literature ReviewNotes coming soon
MethodologyNotes coming soon
Results & DiscussionsNotes coming soon
ConclusionsNotes coming soon
References & AcknowledgementNotes coming soon
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.
- Polit, DF, & Beck, CT, (2009). Essentials of Nursing Research: Lippincott Williams
- Burns & Grove. (2003). Understanding Nursing Research: (3rd Ed); Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Goddard S & Melville (2001). Research Methodology: An Introduction. Lansdowne: Juta.
- LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2006). Nursing research: Mosby.
- Polit & Beck. (2004) Nursing Research: Principles and Methods: Lippincott Williams.
- Chan, Z, CY (2010) Clinical Research Issues in Nursing: Nova Science Publishers Inc.
- Parahoo, K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues: Palgrave.
- Cutcliffe & Ward, M. (2007). Critiquing Nursing Research: Quay Books, Mark Allen
