Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (PBEL)

Catalog description

This course focuses on the concepts of the research process, evidence-based practice (EBP), and the practical application of EBP to enhance clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on students becoming knowledgeable consumers of research while developing an ability to appraise the quality of research and levels of evidence. Focus is on development of skills to apply best evidence retrieved and synthesized from diverse sources of professional literature and population data and integrated with clinician expertise and client preference/values to support decisions that ensure quality and safe care.