Evidence Based Innovations in Nursing

Catalog description

Evidence-Based Innovations in Nursing utilizes competency-based learning strategies to introduce students to the foundational principles of evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation in healthcare. Through the integration of research, theory, policy, and population health data, students will explore factors influencing health outcomes and evaluate nursing practices in diverse settings. Emphasis is placed on ethical, culturally responsive, and patient-centered decision-making. Students will engage in critical inquiry to identify performance gaps and health inequities, apply evidence to support practice change, and develop advocacy strategies to improve quality and safety in care delivery. The course fosters the use of data, effective communication, and teamwork to propose innovative, evidence-informed solutions in nursing practice.