NURS 3400 - Evidence Based Practice Through Nursing Research

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3020, NURS 3150, NURS 3410, NURS 3700

Corequisite(s): NURS 3500, NURS 3810

Description: This course introduces the student to the research process. The knowledge and competence needed to critique published research is explored. Students learn how to use research in support of their evidence based practice. Ethical, legal and regulatory considerations are discussed. Qualitative and quantitative research processes are examined. Emphasis is placed on the improvement of nursing practice through reading, analyzing and using nursing research.