Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the different types of research methodologies used by healthcare disciplines to apply evidence-based findings to clinical practice. Topics include the introduction of clinical questions, ethical conduct of research, research methodologies, concepts of measurement, qualitative and quantitative research design, the influence of government on research, and the analysis and dissemination of research findings. Students will also learn how to integrate their clinical expertise, patient preferences and values, along with the best available evidence, to make informed clinical decisions.