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NURS 408

I. Course Title: RN Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

II. Course Number: NURS 408

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: STAT 130 or STAT 200

V. Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the research process including problem statements, review of literature, methodology, design, sampling, data collection, and interpretation of findings. The course emphasizes knowledge and skills that are essential for critical evaluation of data-based publications and presentations.

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

Topic Outline:

  1. Overview of Nursing Research
  2. Conceptualization of Problems
  3. Review of Literature
  4. Problem Statements, Purpose Statement, and Hypotheses
  5. Alternative Research Methods
  6. Qualitative Research Methods
  7. Quantitative Research Methods
  8. Ethical Issues in Research
  9. Sampling
  10. Data Collection
  11. Measurement
  12. Data Analysis
  13. Critical Analysis of Research
  14. Utilization of Research Findings.
  15. Evidence-Based Practices

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate skill using information technologies in preparing a review of literature. (E-I, III; PO-1,3)
  2. Identify the role of the nurse in protecting the rights of animals and humans during the research process. (E-III, VIII; PO-3, 8)
  3. Outline ethical decision-making that occurs in the planning and implementation of research studies. (E- III, VIII; PO- 3,8)
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the steps of the research process. (E-I, III; PO-1, 3)
  5. Utilize critical thinking to evaluate data-based publications and presentations. (E-III, IX; PO-3,9)
  6. Identify the importance of using research findings throughout one’s nursing career to improve care for individuals and their families. (E-III, VII, IX ; PO- 3,7,9)
  7. Explain the relationship between theory, research and practice. (E-III, VII, IX; PO-3,7, 9)
  8. Discuss applications of evidence-based practice. (E-III; PO- 3)

 

Other Course Information: None

 

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021

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