NURS 570 Advanced Nursing Research
With emphasis on the interconnectedness of theory, research, evidence-based practice, and ethics, this course will explore the research process and associated methodologies utilized to bring evidence to nursing practice. Building upon foundational understanding of research and evidence-based practice, analysis and critique of research studies and reports will foster development of knowledge and skills relevant to application and implementation of research studies. Skills in critical appraisal, information literacy, written communication, and ethical conduct of research will be developed to guide decisions about use of findings and in conducting new research. The importance of incorporating research into one’s own practice; engaging in and leading collaborative teams to generate evidence; and in promoting others to use research findings to enhance nursing practice will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the MSN Program or Division of Nursing approval and undergraduate statistics course.