This course was created for the Accelerated BSN track. It provides an introduction to the research methodology essential to providing evidence-based nursing care. Students will acquire the fundamental basics in quantitative and qualitative nursing research. Legal and ethical issues are discussed. The students will also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to appraise the literature and/or grade the strength of recommendations and apply to evidence-based nursing practice, including up-to-date electronic resources. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK. There are three courses required to complete the Graduation Composition Communication Requirement (GCCR) which are NUR 321, NUR 328, & NUR 426.