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May 01, 2024
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NU 390 - Nursing Research3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the concepts of the research process and its application to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on students becoming knowledgeable consumers of research as they expand their nursing practice. (prereq: MA 315 , NU 3300 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Examine the role of the nurse in research and development of evidence-based practice (Level 3, Professional Role)
• Examine the relationship of theory, research, and nursing practice (Level 3, History)
• Explore techniques to promote evidence-based practice decisions in the practice of nursing (Level 3, Lifelong Learning)
• Critique a nursing research article (Level 3, Knowledge Development)
• Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research (Level 3, Knowledge Development)
• Demonstrate application of research findings to client care in a clinical log (Level 3, Knowledge Development)
• Complete a comprehensive review of the literature (Level 3, Technology and Critical Thinking)
Prerequisites by Topic
None appended.
Course Topics
• Introduction to Nursing Research
• Understanding the Research Process and Ethical Issues in Nursing Research
• Understanding Evidence-Based Practice
• Selecting and Defining a Problem
• Applying Appropriate Theories and Conceptual Models
• Formulating Hypotheses and Research Questions
• Selecting the Sample and Setting
• Principles of Measurement
• Data Collection Methods
• Analyzing Data
• Selecting a Quantitative Research Design
• Selecting a Qualitative Research Design
• Interpreting and Reporting Research Findings
• Critiquing Research Reports
Coordinator
Debra Jenks
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