1.Identify an area of interest from own scope of practice and develop a key question,
theme or issue from this to clarify the focus of your study and undertake a wider
literature search and review

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of evidence, research, and appraisal, and the
ability to apply this to practice, and your professional role as a newly qualified
practitioner

3. Locate, describe and critically comment upon current research, evidence, policies and professional guidance showing evaluation of arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and complex information to make judgements within your field of practice

4. Present and communicate information, and be able to critically discuss findings in an acceptable scholarly format

A 6000 word critical analysis of an area of interest from your own scope of practice applied to your professional role. This should include an action plan related to the solutions identified and how you as a newly qualified nurse envision their application (meets all LO).

Formative assessment:
Presentation to small group regarding question to be explored, literature search strategy and findings. This will facilitate peer learning and dissemination

Evidence based practice – a critical appraisal
The philosophical framework of measurement
The principles of research
Research methods and methodologies

Searching for evidence
Identifying and interpreting research and other evidence, and its application to critically thinking about practice Using databases


Data management and presenting findings


Ethical issues in research and their application to practice

Applying the Nursing and Midwifery Standards of Proficiency to your own practice as a registrant


Evaluating quality in healthcare provision
Critical thinking

Time and resource management


Presenting findings

This module aims to support you in developing understanding of research and appraisal processes, when considering research related to your professional area. You will develop critical analysis skills and apply these to research and evidence that underpins your professional practice, to make judgements related to your field of practice.

Lead lectures

Group work

Facilitated classroom discussion and debate

Assignment preparation

Formative group working / presentations to smaller groups

Bowling A (2014) 4th Ed. Research Methods in Health. Investigating Health and Health Services. OUP Maidenhead. Berkshire


Aveyard H, Sharp P (2017) 3rd Ed. A beginner’s guide to evidence-based practice in Health and social care. OUP MgGraw Hill. London

Access to online materials and virtual learning environments

During this module, members of the service user and carer group will support the assessment strategy through providing feedback during the formative presentations.

Enrolled on BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship