NR320 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing

This is an introductory course on nursing research methods intended to provide the baccalaureate nursing student with a foundation for critiquing and utilizing research findings in practice. The course emphasis is on reading research reports, critically analyzing research findings, and applying the best evidence in clinical practice. Both qualitative and quantitative research models are discussed. Course content includes overview of problem statement/question, purpose, theoretical framework, research methods, sample selection, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of findings. At the conclusion of the course, students are prepared to critique research related to health care, to use research findings to develop an evidence-based nursing practice, and work with expert researchers in the conduct of research.