NUR 314 Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice introduces the research process and prepares students to review evidence as beginning consumers of nursing research. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating nursing research studies and understanding the process of utilizing research for evidence-based practice. Various research designs and methods, as well as basic statistical methods, will be discussed. Required: Acceptance to the Nursing, Bachelor of Science program.
Prerequisite
NUR 312 Concepts of Nuring Theory with a grade of C or better.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Analyze the major components of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. Explore the use of PICO questions for framing clinical inquiry. Critically appraise research studies and other sources of evidence from online databases for their validity, reliability, and applicability to nursing practice. Demonstrate proficiency in using evidence to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Determine appropriate measures to evaluate the effectiveness of EBP implementation and use data for quality improvement.