NUR 314 Research and Professional Nursing Practice

The fundamentals of scientific nursing research methods and evidence-based practice (EBP) are presented. The major research designs, including experimental and quasi-experimental studies, descriptive, and qualitative designs, are discussed. Students will review and critique selected nursing research studies. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the logical process of research, on the scientific rigor necessary for the study of nursing interests, and on critically reading and using nursing research in nursing practice. Applying scientific evidence in practice is the goal of this course, and an EBP project will be conducted. Prerequisite: Junior standing in the Nursing major and BEH 260.

3 credit hours