Research in nursing involves the following nursing metaparadigm: ‘nursing’ plus current research, innovative practice and digital health.

This theme will be present in each module as students develop an understanding of research methodologies and research skills.  Students will also be introduced to the current research activity of academics and clinicians.

The theme is underpinned by the University of Brighton Research Strategy and Brighton Futures – the university’s research and enterprise initiative that aims to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.  Based around five themes – Connected Futures, Creative Futures, Healthy Futures, Radical Futures and Responsible Futures

Year 1:

Quantitative research in the ‘Applied Health Sciences for Nursing’ module

Qualitative research in the ‘Nursing Assessment in Partnership with People’ and ‘Planning Nursing Care in Partnership with People’ modules

Evidence-based practice in the ‘Professional Nursing Practice’ module

Research skills: literature searching

Year 2:

Quantitative and qualitative research in the ‘Promoting Health and Preventing Ill health’ and ‘Improving Safety and Quality of Care’ modules

Current research and innovations in the field specific modules

Evidence-based practice in the ‘Professional Nursing Practice’ module

Research skills: literature searching and critique

Year 3:

Quantitative and qualitative research in the ‘Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Effective Teams’ and ‘Coordinating Care’ modules

Current research and innovations in the field specific modules

Evidence-based practice in the ‘Professional Nursing Practice’ module

Research skills: literature searching, critique, literature review