Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan

COLLEGE OF NURSING
4th Flr, Faber Hall
73 Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro
city

COURSE SYLLABUS IN

NCM 111 – NURSING RESEARCH 1

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Glenda P. De Vera, RN, MAN Ma. Jesseca P. Monsanto, RN, MAN Mary Grace M. Paayas RN, MAN
Rovich John Echeveria, RN, RM, LPT, MAN Research Coordinator College Dean
Ivy R. Go, RN, DScN
Ma. Jesseca P. Monsanto, RN, MAN
 VISION

To be a leading ASEAN university forming leaders of character by 2033

MISSION
Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit educational community dedicated to the integral development of the person
for the needs of Mindanao, the Philippines and Asia Pacific.

As a University, Xavier engages in the authentic search for the truth through teaching, formation, research and social outreach; it is dedicated to
the renewal, discovery, safeguarding and communication of knowledge and human values; and it trains men and women to think rigorously, so as
to act rightly and serve human justly.

As a Filipino university, Xavier is devoted to the appreciation, preservation and enrichment of the Filipino culture and heritage; to the sustainable
development of the nation; and to the pursuit of the common good.

As a Catholic university, Xavier is committed to the proclamation of the joy of the Gospel; its commitment is rooted in a deep personal friendship
with Jesus Christ manifested by loyalty to the Church characterized by a preferential option for the poor; it shares in the privileged task of fostering
the interdisciplinary and integrated encounter between faith, reason and the sciences.
As a Jesuit university, Xavier participates in the Jesuit mission of reconciliation with God, with others and with creation; it seeks to serve the faith,
promote justice, dialogue with culture and religions, and protect the environment; it upholds the Ignatian values of magis, curapersonalis and
finding-God-in-all-things.

In sum, Xavier University forms men and women of competence, conscience and commitment in service of the Church, the global community and
the Filipino people.

University Development Goals

1. Academic Excellence
To develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for a solid and interdisciplinary foundation in the arts, sciences, and humanities;
and apply these to solve problems, consider new discoveries, verify and expand existing knowledge, and be effective and responsible
professionals.

2. Holistic Formation
To educate the heads, hearts, and hands of men and women who will serve the faith, promote justice, dialogue with cultures and religions,
care for creation, our common home; while upholding the Ignatian values of magis, curapersonalis and finding-God-in-all-things.

3. Global Competitiveness
To educate lifelong learners who will continue to equip themselves with competencies that will enable them to work and compete in other
knowledge-based economies and societies; live in different countries with people of diverse cultures; allow them to successfully transition
into global citizens and avail of opportunities to actively shape a just and peaceful world.

4. Social Engagement
To form men and women for others, who possess a deep sense of leadership and service characterized by discerning and concrete
engagement in social issues and by direct service to communities, especially for the poor and those in the peripheries; working towards
peace and justice for the inclusive and sustainable development of Mindanao, the Philippines and the global community.
Profile of an Ideal Xavier –Ateneo Graduate

Academic Excellence: A Xavier-Ateneo Graduate is one who:

Possesses the knowledge, skills and attitudes in the arts, sciences and humanities needed to solve problems, consider and make new
discoveries, verify and expand existing knowledge, and be an effective and responsible professional.
Possesses a high level of competence in his/her field of specialization allowing him/ her field of specialization allowing him/ her to think
and act critically and creatively, and conduct researches for the advancement of knowledge in his/her discipline.

Holistic Formation: A Xavier-Ateneo Graduate is one who:

Will serve the faith, promote justice, dialogue with cultures and religions, care for creation and our common home, while upholding the
Ignatian values of magis, curapersonalis, and finding- God -in -all-things.
Does what is right in the context of his/her religious faith and convictions, respects diversity among peoples, exhibits a sense of steward-
ship of creation, while upholding the Ignatian values of magis, curapersonalis and finding-God-in-all-things.

Global Competitiveness: A Xavier-Ateneo Graduate is one who:

Is equipped with competencies that enable him/her to work and compete in other knowledge-based economies and societies with people
of diverse cultures and empower him/her to successfully transition into a global citizen and avail of opportunities to actively shape a just
and peaceful world.
Is a life- long-learner equipped with the competencies that enable him/herto operate professionally, confidently and comfortably across
borders, cultures and languages thereby transforming him/her into a global citizen capable of innovating and creating new ways to shape a
just and peaceful world.

Social Engagement: A Xavier-Ateneo Graduate is one who:

Possesses a deep sense of leadership and service characterized by discerning and concrete engagement in social values, and by direct service
to communities specially for the poor and those in the peripheries, working toward peace and justice for the inclusive and sustainable
development of Mindanao, the Philippines and the global society.Possesses a deep sense of leadership and service allowing him/her to
 engage actively as an agent of change to achieve sustainable development of the people of Mindanao, the Philippines and the global
community.

Course Course Name/Title Schedule:

Number/Code Nursing Research 1 Mon- 3-5pm Lect
N111 Wed – 3-5pm Lect
TTH- 3-6pm RLE
Course Credit: Contact hours/semester
Theory: 2 units 36 lecture hours; 51 RLE hours
RLE 1 unit (SL)
Placement Pre-requisites
Third Year, First Mathematics in the Modern World (Biostatistics Integrated)
Semester
Faculty Consultation Hours:
Level 3 Faculty (To be disclosed on First Day of School)
Rationale
In the 21st century nursing, the role of the nurse as a researcher is required. It is because he/she has to practice the profession safely effectively
& efficiently. In doing so, evidence-based performance of this responsibility& its associated functions is imperative. Research serves as the vehicle
by which this can be complied with. Hence, it is essential to formalize the student nurses’ knowledge, skills & attitude on research at this level.
Apart from integrating research findings into their practice in the lower years, this time, they are required to undertake the research process itself.
At the minimum, they are expected to gain more knowledge, develop skills & appreciate the process as they are honed to perform their role as a
beginning nurse researcher.

Course Description
This is an introductory course intended to equip the nursing students with concepts and principles in research starting from an overview of the
major phases of the research process. The course will include discussions from formulation of research problem to the selection of the research
design and planning and choosing the appropriate research tools for data gathering. This course will require the student group to present a
research proposal in a colloquium with the application of knowledge and demonstration of skills and attitude in the conceptual, design and
planning phases of the research process.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities in the practice of nursing
2. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care
3. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles
4. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally - appropriate language
5. Document to include reporting up-to-date client care accurately and comprehensively
6. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra- and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
7. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using a systems’approach
8. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general and nursing and health
developments in particular.
9. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino
10. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery
11. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession

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

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Apply the phases of the nursing research process in developing a research proposal.
2. Determine if the research problems / questions / hypotheses are clearly linked to the research purpose.
 Identify a researchable problem
 Specify the research variables
 State the hypotheses correctly
3. Analyzes if the summary of review of related literature are logically linked with the research purpose, problems/questions,and
hypotheses.
4. Reviews research literature to determine knowledge on the topic of interest to identify context and justify the need for the study.
5. Develop a theoretical framework or create a conceptual model to provide an organizing framework for the research study.
6. Analyzes if the conceptual framework are logically linked with the research purpose, problems/questions,and hypotheses.
7. Explains if the concepts in the framework are clear and consistent with the operational Definition
8. Determine and formulates with the research team the research design, specifying the sample and setting, data collection methods and
tools, data analysis procedures and plan for data interpretation / synthesis and presentation
9. Integrate lifelong learning through Nursing Research by giving opportunities to develop researches individually and by group with
supervision of experienced researchers.
10. Provide opportunities to improve and collaborate with other multidisciplinary sectors in developing techno-intelligent care
systems and processes in nursing research that adheres to the nursing core values.
CONTENT

Unit I
Overview of Nursing Research
Scientific Method and Research Process
Nursing Research and Problem Solving
Nursing Research and Research in Nursing
Purposes of Conclusion nursing Research
Goal of Nursing Research
Sources of Human Knowledge
Evolution of Nursing Research
Roles of the Nurse in Nursing Research
How to Develop Positive Attitude Towards Research

Unit II
Ethics in Research
Code of Ethics
Ethical Principles
Procedures for Protecting Study Participants

Unit III
Types of Research
- According to Level of Investigation
- According to Motive
- According to time Element
- According to Approach

The Research Process in Quantitative and Qualitative

 Studies- Phases and Steps
Phase I- Conceptual Phase
A. Problem Identification
-Source of Problems
-Criteria in Selecting a good Research Problem
-Characteristics of a well stated Problem
-Significance of the Problem
-Scope and Limitation
PRELIM EXAMINATIONS

MIDTERM PERIOD

Unit IV
B. Review of Related Literature
-Purpose of Literature Review
-Categories of References
-Locating Relevant Literature for Research Review
C. Defining the Framework and developing conceptual definitions
-Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
-Formulation of Hypothesis
-Purposes
- Types
Criteria in Stating Hypothesis
-Variables
- Types
-Definition of Terms
- Operational Definition
- Conceptual Definition
 Unit V
Phase II Design and Planning, Planning and Design Phase
A. Selection of the of the Research Design
-Major categories of Research Design
-Experimental
-Non-Experimental
- Qualitative
-Characteristics of Research Design
-Developing Intervention protocols for ExperimentalDesign

MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS

Unit VI
B. Sample and Sampling Technique
-Identifying the Population to be studied
-Differentiate total, target Population
-How to determine sample
-Designing the Sampling Plan
-Methods of Sampling
-Probability
-Non-Probability

Unit VII
C. Methods to Measure Variables
-Data Collection Methods
-Types of Instruments
 -Advantages and
Disadvantages of Tool
D. Steps in Writing Good
Research Proposal

SEMI- FINALS

FINAL EXAMINATION AND SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Learning Environment: Classroom

Related Learning Experience:

Independent Study: Use of learner’s time spent outside of the laboratory/clinical area for self-directed learning using
available resources (actual and on-line resources).

Resources: Print, Non-print materials, and Electronic Materials

Course Requirements: Culminating Requirements:

Term Exams (Prelim, Midterm, Semifinal and Final Exams)

Quizzes

Formative Requirements:
Experiential Sharing/CERAE
Formulation of Researchable Problem
Role Play Case Analysis
Journal Reading/Sharing Discussion Post
Projects
Assignm
Grading System:
1. Includes combined grades of Theory and Skills Lab / RLE with corresponding unit weights.
2. Follows the institutional grading system.

Lecture RLE Final Mark

AY 2020-2021 Weights (60%) (40%)
First Quarter
Preliminary Assessment Period:
First Quarter Exam 20% 12% 8%
Midterm Assessment Period:
Midterm 30% 18% 12%
Assessment/MTEx
MT Assessment Performance 50% 30% 20%
Indicators
- Long Tests
- Journal reading
- Case studies
- PRS
- Summative Reflection
- Case Presentation
Mid-Term Grade 100% 60% 40% 35%
Second Quarter
Pre-Final-Final Assessment
Second Quarter Ex 20% 12% 8%
Pre-Final to Final Assessment 80% 48% 32%
Performance Indicators
- Long Tests
- Journal reading
- Case studies
- PRS
- Summative Reflection
- Case Presentation, etc
Pre-Final to Final Grade 100% 60% 40% 35%
 Final Assessment/FiEx 30%
Final Mark 100%

References:
 Generating and Assesing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition, Polit, D.,Beck, C.(2012) Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
 The Practice of Nursing Research, Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 6th Edition 2009, Nancy Burns and Susan
Grove
 Understanding Nursing Research, Building an Evidence Based Practice, 4th Edition 2007, Nancy Burns and Susan Grove
 Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, 2008, Houser, Janet
 Foundations of Nursing Research, Rose Marie Nieswiadomy, 2008
 Evidence-based practice for nursing and healthcare quality improvement (2019) LoBiondo-Wood,
 Companion CD nursing research methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice. (2006)
 Essentials of nursing research : appraising evidence for nursing practice (2018) Polit, Denise F

Various Printed Materials/Journals at the Periodical Section of the Main Library

Electronic journals (On-line Databases) can be accessed at the Main Library or anywhere in
the campus:
1. EBSCO Masterfile
2. LWW Nursing Package
3. Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Sources
4. Proquest Medical Library
5. HERDIN
6. Scientific Journals International
7. eBRARY Shared ebook
8. Nursing Allied Health
9. Science Direct
10. others