Suggested Word Count:  
4000 words

Extended study

Indicative Content: 
 Critical thinking and informed decision making in application of Evidence Based Practice (NMC 1.8)  
 Political awareness and policy making (NMC 7.2) 
 Quality improvement and audit activity (NMC 6.4) 
 Service delivery evaluation and audit (NMC 6.7) 
 Learning from positive and adverse outcome experiences (NMC 6.9)  
 Health economics (NMC 7.3)  
 Risk management and quality of care (NMC 6.9) 
 Developing a business case (NMC 7.12) 
 Political awareness and its influence on quality of care and patient safety (NMC 7.13) 
 (mapped to NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses)

Critical Enquiry in Health - 7007NAPRN

Critical Enquiry in Health

Apply methodological rigour in the use of appropriate methods and techniques for research and analytical investigation.

Critically discuss the role of all stakeholders in the provision of safe, quality care 

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the political and economic influences on healthcare provision and funding 