Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Catalog description

This hybrid course will address the principles of scientific inquiry and introduce the student to the development of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP). Professional standards of practice regarding the ethical obligation to safeguard human subjects that impacts participation in research activities will be discussed. Students learn to critically review qualitative and quantitative research designs and explore their relevance, develop an understanding of the major steps of the research process and foster the acquisition of analytical thinking, problem solving, and critical appraisal skills. The opportunity to critique selected research studies, complete steps in developing a research proposal and writing a literature review will allow the student to apply knowledge of the research process. Discussion of evidence to practice will be explored. Prerequisite(s): H NSG 311, 312, and 314. Restricted to Nursing B.S. Completion majors or by permission of department.