Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

South La Union Campus

COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
Agoo, La Union
Embracing World Class
Tel. 072.682.0663/ichams.dmmmsu-sluc.com Care to learn, Learn to care
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Nursing Research I
2nd Semester, SY 2019-2020

Course Outline

DMMMSU Philosophy : Total human development with appropriate competencies.

DMMMSU Vision : A premier and globally competitive university.
DMMMSU Mission : Provides relevant quality instruction, research and extension.
DMMMSU GOALS : To lead in transforming human resources into productive, self–reliant
citizens and responsible leaders.

Course This course deals with concepts, principles in the application of the major phases
Description of the nursing research process. It introduces the beginning role of the nurse as a
nurse researcher. The learners are expected to develop a technically and ethically
sound research proposal.

Course Credits: 2 Units Theory (36 hours), 1 unit RLE (51 hours)
Placement: BSN III, 2nd Semester School Year 2019-2020
Co- Requisites: Mathematics in the Modern World (Biostatistics Integrated)

Level At the end of the year level, given individuals, families, population groups
Outcomes: and communities with physiologic and psychosocial health problems and
maladaptive patterns of behavior in varied health care settings, the learners
demonstrate safe, appropriate and holistic care utilizing the nursing process
and applying research and evidence-based practice.

I. Introduction to Nursing Research

A. Significance and purposes
B. Methodological Foundation
1. Quantitative Research
2. Qualitative Research
3. Knowledge and Methods
4. Worldviews of Research
C. Levels of Evidence
II. Phases of the Nursing Research Process
A. Conceptual Phase
a. Identifying a research problem
i. Conducting the Literature Review
b. Identifying framework to be used in the study
c. Defining variables
d. Stating hypothesis
B. Designing and Planning Phase
a. Determine the appropriate research design
i. Quantitative
 Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
South La Union Campus
COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
Agoo, La Union
Embracing World Class
Tel. 072.682.0663/ichams.dmmmsu-sluc.com Care to learn, Learn to care
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ii. Qualitative
iii. Mixed Methods
iv. Systematic Reviews
b. Identifying the Population to be Studied
c. Specifying the Methods to measure, gather, analyze and assess variables/data
d. Developing research instruments
C. Empirical Phase/Implementation phase
a. Data gathering
i. Quantitative Data Collection Techniques
ii. Qualitative Data Collection Techniques
D. Analytical Phase
a. Data Management Strategies
b. Analysis and Presentation of Data
i. Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
ii. Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques
E. Dissemination and Utilization
a. Writing the Final Research Manuscript
b. Writing for Publication
c. Poster and Podium Presentation
III. Research Proposal
A. Writing a Research Proposal
1. Form and Style
2. Gantt-Chart
3. Budget
B. Presenting the Research Proposal
IV. Ethico-Legal Considerations in Nursing Research
A. R.A. 10532 – The Philippine National Health Research System Act of 2013
1. The Philippine Health Research Ethics Board
B. Elements of Research Ethics
1. Social Value
2. Informed Consent
3. Vulnerability of Research Participants
4. Risks, Benefits and Safety
5. Privacy and Confidentiality
6. Justice
7. Transparency
V. Current Trends in Nursing Research
A. Responsibilities of a Beginning Nurse Researcher
1. Engage in Nursing or Health-Related Research
2. Evaluate a Research Study/Report
3. Applies the Research Process on Improving Patient Care
B. Evidence-Based Nursing Research
 Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
South La Union Campus
COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
Agoo, La Union
Embracing World Class
Tel. 072.682.0663/ichams.dmmmsu-sluc.com Care to learn, Learn to care
Standards

1. Definition of Evidence-Based Nursing Research

2. Importance of Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Research
3. Utilization of Evidence-Based Nursing Research
C. Use of Technology in Research
1. Search Engines
2. Software in Research
3. Copyright and Publication
D. Continuing Professional Growth in Nursing Research
1. Research Interest Groups in Nursing and other Health allied professions
2. Career Growth/Options in Nursing Research
3. Competencies of a Nurse Researcher

Prepared By:

JOEL C. ESTACIO
Instructor