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Evidence-based Nursing Research And Practice –

nur443

(3 credits)

This course will focus on current review of nursing research literature and research utilization through evidence-based practice. Three areas of research competencies will be examined which include interpreting and using research in nursing practice, evaluating research, and conducting research.
This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
  • Creating a Culture for Utilizing Research and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practice

    • Determine strategies for adopting and sustaining evidence-based nursing practice.
    • Describe processes for applying nurse-sensitive performance reviews and quality indicators.
    • Describe the nurse’s role in implementing and disseminating research and EBP.
  • Evaluating Research Findings

    • Identify ethical and legal principles that guide research and EBP implementation.
    • Evaluate the quality and validity of research studies.
  • Data Collection, Measurement, and Analysis

    • Identify various statistical and analytical methods.
    • Describe data collection methods and procedures for quantitative, qualitative, and EBP.
  • Planning and Design

    • Distinguish levels of research evidence.
    • Describe the basic elements of the research process.
    • Explain the relationships among theory, practice, and research.
  • Introduction to Research

    • Contrast evidence-based practice and research utilization.
    • Describe qualitative, quantitative, and outcomes research.
    • Identify sources for research reports and literature reviews.
    • Summarize the history of nursing research.

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