I. Course Title: RN Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
II. Course Number: NURS 408
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: STAT 130 or STAT 200
V. Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the research
process including problem statements, review of literature, methodology, design, sampling,
data collection, and interpretation of findings. The course emphasizes knowledge and
skills that are essential for critical evaluation of data-based publications and presentations.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Topic Outline:
- Overview of Nursing Research
- Conceptualization of Problems
- Review of Literature
- Problem Statements, Purpose Statement, and Hypotheses
- Alternative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Ethical Issues in Research
- Sampling
- Data Collection
- Measurement
- Data Analysis
- Critical Analysis of Research
- Utilization of Research Findings.
- Evidence-Based Practices
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate skill using information technologies in preparing a review of literature.
(E-I, III; PO-1,3)
- Identify the role of the nurse in protecting the rights of animals and humans during
the research process. (E-III, VIII; PO-3, 8)
- Outline ethical decision-making that occurs in the planning and implementation of
research studies. (E- III, VIII; PO- 3,8)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the steps of the research process. (E-I, III; PO-1, 3)
- Utilize critical thinking to evaluate data-based publications and presentations. (E-III,
IX; PO-3,9)
- Identify the importance of using research findings throughout one鈥檚 nursing career
to improve care for individuals and their families. (E-III, VII, IX ; PO- 3,7,9)
- Explain the relationship between theory, research and practice. (E-III, VII, IX; PO-3,7,
9)
- Discuss applications of evidence-based practice. (E-III; PO- 3)
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021