Translating Evidence into Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5115
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Course ID
202313
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of why research is important in the ongoing provision of safe, quality care to patients.

  • Foundational Knowledge -Evidence Based Nursing
  • Skills For Evidence Based Nursing
  • Application To Clinical Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the ethical principles that underpin research
  • Apply critical thinking skills and enquiry strategies to search databases and locate credible, clinically relevant research literature
  • Critically evaluate the skills required to incorporate research findings into nursing practice
  • Explain the relationship between knowledge, research and evidence-based practice
  • Describe the principles of evidence-based practice and integrate these principles into the application of person-centred nursing care
  • Critique research literature using appropriate frameworks and tools

Prerequisite(s)

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