Mar 28, 2024  
2010-2011 Saint Joseph’s College Online 
    
2010-2011 Saint Joseph’s College Online [Archived Catalog]

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NU 503 - Nursing Research: Methods and Utilization for Evidence Based Practice


Emphasizes examination of the research process as scientific thinking. Both quantitative
and qualitative research methods are studied. Stresses the evaluation of evidence from
published research, including choice of research questions and adequacy of method and
design for critical appraisal and application of findings to guide practice. Interrelationships
between planning, implementing and evaluating health-related research are analyzed.
Standards of ethical conduct in research are examined. The availability and use oF
computer software for ethical conduct in research are examined. The availability and
use of computer software for data analysis are reviewed, and basic approaches to data
collection and analysis presented .

Prerequistite: NU 500 and undergraduate statistics course

 


Credits: 3



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