NUR 508 Application of Nursing Research

This course prepares the advanced practice nursing student for clinical, management, or education leadership roles in health care through translation of the best evidence into nursing practice. Students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to review and synthesize the strength of evidence and recommend practice changes if appropriate. Specific content includes: a review of the research process (including theoretical framework, design, statistical analysis, research design hierarchy, measurement, and research ethics), research critique, rating and synthesizing the strength of evidence, decision-making for practice, research, and research translation opportunities. (4 credits)