May 03, 2024  
2011-2012 Saint Joseph’s College Online 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Request Information
  Admissions
  Graduate Programs
  Graduate Policies
  Graduate Courses
  Undergraduate Programs
  Undergraduate Policies
  Undergraduate Courses
  Summer Programs
  Summer Session 2012 Courses
  Summer Tuition and Fees
  Summer Non-Credit Courses
  Summer Syllabi 2012
  Student Resources
  ANGEL Login
  MyWebServices
  Policies and Procedures
  Tuition and Fees
  Graduation
  Textbook and Materials
  College Information
  Division Information
  Distance Learning
  Contact Information
  Administration - GPS
  Faculty - GPS
  Staff - GPS
  My Portfolio
HELP
2011-2012 Saint Joseph’s College Online [Archived Catalog]

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

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 also reviewed, and basic approaches to data collection and analysis are presented.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NU 500 and undergraduate statistics course

Assignment Overview
Assignments: 5 Units

Interactivity: Discussion Board

Final Assessment: None

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

  • Identify and analyze researchable questions arising within nursing, including those within population-based practice, education, and/or administration. 
  • Describe relationships among theory development and quantitative and qualitative research. 
  • Utilize electronic databases to retrieve existing research evidence. 
  • Critique published qualitative and quantitative studies for quality and relevance. 
  • Integrate research findings on a given question to provide guidance for practice guidelines. 
  • Design measurement strategies for study variables, and collect and manage study data. 
  • Develop plans for the analysis of study findings. 
  • Develop and analyze strategies to implement research findings into practice. 
  • Apply the research process steps to develop a research proposal. 
  • Apply established procedures to safeguard the rights of human research subjects.


Credits: 3


Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)