NURS 420 - Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing

Credits: 3

This course prepares the practicing nurse to use theoretical frameworks to analyze current nursing literature for rigor, content, and relevance. Qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method designs will be compared. The focus of this course will be the use of research as a method to improve health care within the urban population. The student will apply course content to develop relevant components of the Capstone Project.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 333 and NURS 309 and NURS 312 and NURS 338 all with a grade of C or better.