Research, Statistics, and Scholarship in Professional Health Practice

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This course introduces the baccalaureate student nurse to the nursing research process, evidence-based practice methodology, and standard statistical practices and applications for health sciences. Students will learn to apply evidence-based practice methodology and utilize nursing research in the clinical setting to improve patient outcomes. The application of nursing science to clinical reasoning, clinical judgment, and interprofessional research collaboration will be addressed. The ethical conduct of research and scholarship will be discussed. The baccalaureate nurse’s contributions to research and evidence-based practice in improving patient care and outcomes will be studied. Prerequisite: MTH 14100 or equivalent.