Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Evidence Based Nursing Practice
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Nursing and Midwifery
Module Code	02 39987
Module Lead	Manuela Jarrett
Level	Honours Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-24 hours Seminar-12 hours Tutorial-6 hours Project supervision-6 hours Practical Classes and workshops-24 hours Guided independent study-328 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	Students on this module will develop the skills needed to produce a systematised literature review, relevant to nursing practice. Students will learn through lectures and with the support and guidance of a research supervisor who will support the students in writing their literature review. Students will then conduct a review from an evidence-based practice perspective, devise and implement a systematic search strategy and undertake a critical review of the body of research. They are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the research process, and the ability to consider the impact of quality on health and social care research.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Provide a rationale for the topic and its relevance to health and social care. Justify and apply appropriate research methods to achieve a stated aim/answer a research question. Appraise the quality of research employed to address health and social care issues. Draw logical and justifiable conclusions based on inquiry or evidential findings. Apply evidence to health and social care practice. (Dissertation [BNurs] / Assignment [MNurs])
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assessment: Systematicliterature review 5,000 words (100%) Reassessment: Systematic literature review 5,000 words (100%)
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