Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NU 6320 - Evidence-Based Practice and Research

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
This course is designed to develop knowledge related to evidence-based practice in complex health care systems. Emphasis will be placed on research process and methods and the application to related organizational culture, resources, health care delivery models, and patient outcomes. (prereq: NU 6301 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Examine scientific evidence that serves as basis for patient and provider safety in practice
  • Describe evidence-based practice, considering components of research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient/family values
  • Demonstrate knowledge of health research methods and processes
  • Employ health research methods and processes, alone or in partnership, to generate new knowledge for practice
  • Translate research to convey the nursing perspective to policy makers and stakeholders in an understandable way
  • Role model clinical decision making based on evidence, clinical expertise, and patient/family preferences and values
  • Apply the best possible evidence from nursing and other disciplines as foundations for desired patient outcomes, quality nursing practice, and health system organization

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
May include:

  • PICOT or PEO question development
  • Integrated literature review
  • Manuscript development based on review of the literature
  • Translating evidence into leadership
  • Translating evidence into education/clinical outcomes
  • Evidence-based practice project within health care setting

Coordinator
Dr. Debra Jenks



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