NURS 4355 - Research and Evidence-based Practice

Credits: 3
This course provides a beginning foundation for the use of research in practice through a synthesis of introductory research knowledge with emphasis on writing, and scholarly exchange. The knowledge gained in this course prepares the student to understand the language of research and the scientific process. This course will prepare the student to understand the steps of the evidenced-based practice process and identify various EBP models to translate evidence into practice. The topics of articulating the clinical questions, using electronic databases to locate evidence, evaluating levels of evidence, and critically appraising the evidence to translate into the best evidence will be explored. Ethical issues in research and evidence-based practice will be discussed. The course focuses on enhancing the student’s ability to read, comprehend, critically appraise, and apply the best evidence to the professional practice of nursing.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN-to-BSN program.
Type of Course: Upper Division - Workforce