NURS 7010 - Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Systems

(3) Credit Hours

Examines the foundational and philosophical aspects of evidence-based practice for the advanced practice nurse. Research provides the basis of this course through the application of knowledge in the translational project. The student will examine and use applied research methods with a focus on protection of human subjects. Critiques of evidence-based research such as reliability, validity, trustworthiness and relevance to practice of research designs and findings will be emphasized. Prerequisites: admission to the DNP program, or approved by the Director. Differential Course Fee will be assessed.