Int. App. of Evidence Based Practice II

Catalog description

This course builds on the foundational principles of evidence-based practice to enhance understanding and practice of evidence-based nursing at an advanced level. Students will develop and refine competencies and skills in critical appraisal, interpretation of evidence-based statistics, and analysis of research methodologies. The student’s enhanced understanding and proficiency in critical appraisal will guide their approach in evidence-based diagnostic reasoning and decision-making fortranslation and application to practice. The provision of high quality, evidence based nursing care will require students to incorporate clinical expertise, and patient values in conjunction with the best available evidence. Communicating findings to stakeholders will be an important component of the evidence-based process.