This course provides an introduction to the research methodology essential to providing evidence-based nursing care. Students will acquire fundamental quantitative and qualitative nursing research skills. Legal and ethical issues are also discussed. 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. Activities in this course were designed to partially meet the university requirements for communication skill development in all undergraduate students- the Graduate Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) mandates.

This course provides an introduction to the research methodology essential to providing evidence-based nursing care. Students will acquire fundamental quantitative and qualitative nursing research skills. Legal and ethical issues are also discussed. 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. Activities in this course were designed to partially meet the university requirements for communication skill development in all undergraduate students- the Graduate Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) mandates.