Nursing Science 1: EBP
Hours
Semester
Nursing Knowledge
Understand the history and nature of scientific inquiry as they relate to the development of knowledge in nursing and related fields.
Scientific Process and Clinical Practice
Describe the scientific process, ways of knowing, and their application to clinical practice.
Evidence-based Practice
Describe what evidence-based practice is and apply the steps of evidenced-based practice in decision-making.
Research and Practice
Understand the purpose and nature of theoretical/conceptual frameworks in guiding research and practice.
Framework for Nursing Practice
Utilize a set of criteria in evaluating theories to determine their usefulness for practice.
Scholarly Writing
Refine skills in scholarly writing utilizing appropriate APA formatting.
Critique Research Studies
Perform rigorous critique of various research studies based on the use of appropriate design structures including sampling, data collection, and data analysis methods, as well as reliability, validity, and trustworthiness of various research designs.