NUR 420 - Research, Evidence, and Innovation

This course will introduce concepts and processes required for the comprehension of research. The role of research in nursing will be addressed. Multiple methods upon which to base best practices in nursing and data gathering for quality improvement will be introduced. Processes involved in asking clinical questions, searching databases, retrieving and appraising literature and critiquing research and evidence based decisions will be discussed. The philosophy of human-centered design will be investigated as a problem solving strategy for nursing and health care.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Equivalent(s): NURS 420/NUR 4200
Offered in the Fall Semester
Not Liberal Arts