Evidence-based Practice and Quality Improvement

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Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Admission to M.S. in Nursing Program and Consent of Instructor Integrates quality improvement strategies and principles of evidence-based practice, so advanced practice nurses can develop interventions to improve health outcomes, maintain health status, and assure patient safety in a variety of care settings. Effective use of evidence-based practice requires an understanding of research methodologies, while focusing on providing patient-centered care. This is a writing intensive course. Fulfills the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).