Overview
Description
Analyze and utilize research in the context of evidence-based nursing practice. Includes quality improvement processes and translation of research into evidence-based practice.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Admission to the nursing major
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing major
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring and Summer
Terms
spring, summer
Restrictions
Admission to the nursing major
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- explain how evidence-based practice is used to inform and improve client care.
- differentiate research methodologies commonly used in healthcare to guide safe practice.
- evaluate the levels of evidence within healthcare research to determine applicability in care settings.
- describe the elements of the research process and models of applying evidence to clinical practice.
- discuss legal and ethical issues involved in conducting research to protect clients.
- appraise the literature and use evidence to make recommendations to address quality issues.