NUR 252 - Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice

4.00 credits.

This course emphasizes the role of the nurse as a researcher. The course introduces the research process and method of critiquing research literature, theoretical framework of a research study, quantitative and qualitative methodology to accomplish goals, and dissemination of research findings. This course focuses on the integration of evidence into clinical nursing practice. A major theme throughout the course is the nurse’s utilization of research findings in health care and the use of research process as a systematic, formal and precise process to find solutions to problems.