NU 590 : Research and Best Evidence for Clinical Practice

Focuses on methods in generating and evaluating research for nursing practice. Students examine nursing research related to clinical nursing problems by analyzing important parts, processes and principles of quality investigations. Quantitative and qualitative research designs will also be explored. Ethical and legal issues in conducting research will be examined. Students will explore and assess needs for practice change, critically appraise existing literature/evidence, while developing a plan for implementation and evaluation of the intervention(s) using evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes.