NU 431 - Evidence-Based Nursing Research and Practice

This course examines theory and technique related to development of evidence-based nursing practice. The student will overview the research process, ethics in research, research design, and dissemination. The student will learn to critique nursing research and implement evidence based change in the practice setting. The course will culminate with the development of a research proposal and presentation. 3.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 45.00 Prerequisite: NU 305 Professional Role Transition or ( NU 206 Introduction to Professional Nursing, NU 402 Family Nursing and NU 412 Community Nursing) and MA 320 Statistics (or equivalent). Corequisites: None.