ECTS - Research Methods in Nursing

Research Methods in Nursing (NURS303) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Research Methods in Nursing NURS303 2 0 0 2 2
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to improve students' ability to identify problems, plan, implement, analyze and report on data obtained for research.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe concepts related to the research process and all steps of this process.
  • Perform all phases of the research process (problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting of data).
  • Transfer the results obtained from the research to nursing applications.
  • Read and interpret a published research.
Course Content Scientific research in nursing and its use in nursing services, research process, source scanning methods, writing the research problem, qualitative and quantitative research, sampling methods, data collection methods, implementation of data collection tool, recording, analysis and reporting of data, tables and graphics, ethics in nursing researches.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment Reading the subject from references
2 Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Reading the subject from references
3 Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses, Finding and Critiquing Evidence Reading the subject from references
4 Theoretical Frameworks, Ethics in Nursing Research, Planning a Nursing Study Reading the subject from references
5 Designing and Conducting Quantitative Studies I, Literature Screening Reading the subject from references
6 Designing and Conducting Quantitative Studies II Reading the subject from references
7 Midterm
8 Designing and Conducting Qualitative Studies I Reading the subject from references
9 Designing and Conducting Qualitative Studies II Reading the subject from references
10 Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Studies Reading the subject from references
11 Reviews of Research Evidence: Meta-Analysis, Metasynthesis, and Mixed Studies Review Reading the subject from references
12 Reporting Research Findings, Writing Proposals, Journal Submission Processes Reading the subject from references
13 Student Group Activity – Presenting Research Proposals Reading the subject from references
14 Student Group Activity – Presenting Research Proposals Reading the subject from references
15 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Nursing Research, by Denise Polit, Cheryl Beck
2. Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, by Denise Polit, Cheryl Beck
3. Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, by Susan K. Grove, Jennifer R. Gray,
4. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, by Bernadette Mazurek, Ellen Fineout-Overholt

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the necessary current information to meet individual, family and community health needs in an individual and holistic approach in the direction of the nursing process. X
2 Has knowledgeable and capable of evaluating the validity, validity and reliability of scientific knowledge. X
3 Has the skills to perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and practical knowledge to maintain, develop and treat illnesses. X
4 Demonstrates nursing care in the direction of scientific research, evidence, developing technology and current health policies. X
5 Respects human rights and dignity in nursing education, practices, research and management. X
6 Carries out nursing practices in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards and ethical principle. X
7 Uses critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills in the nursing care process. X
8 Continues self management activities as an individual and a team member within the scope of its managerial role. X
9 Takes part in researches, projects and events in the association with the health team and the other disciplines with a sense of social responsibility X
10 Uses English in a way that can comprehend literature, communicate effectively in written and verbal manner. X
11 Leads to innovation and changing with adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning for personal and professional development. X
12 Become a model to professional colleagues and communities by acting in accordance with professional ethics principles and values. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 8 1 8
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 5 5
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 55