NUR 450 - THE IMPACT OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN NURSING

College of Nursing

Credit(s): 3

Registered nurses should not enroll in NUR 310: Evidence-based research for nursing practice; registered nurses should enroll in NUR 450. This course provides an introduction to the research methodology essential to providing evidence-based nursing care. Students who are registered nurses will acquire the fundamental basics in quantitative and qualitative nursing research. Legal and ethical issues are discussed. The students wil also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to appraise research and apply evidence-based nursing practice. Information technology will be incorporated throughout the course. Students learn to apply this knowledge through evidence-based practice processes. Students will then communicate an evidence based practice project to their peers.

Prereq: Admission to the RN-BSN Option. STA 210 is pre- or co-requisite.
Approved for Distance Learning.