Evidence-Based Practice introduces the research process and prepares students to review evidence as beginning consumers of nursing research. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating nursing research studies and understanding the process of utilizing research for evidence-based practice. Various research designs and methods, as well as basic statistical methods, will be discussed.
Course Outcomes
- Identify current global health issues and concerns, policies, processes, programs, and practices that contribute to and hinder global health improvement. (EPSLO 2, 3, 5, 7)
- Analyze holistic comprehensive and focused assessments of diverse communities, groups, and populations. (EPSLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Critically analyze evidence-based practice guidelines/research and nursing and interdisciplinary theories that support quality outcomes in the care of diverse communities, groups, and populations. (EPSLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- Analyze program and policy strategies to address the burden of diseases both locally and globally. (EPSLO 2, 3, 5, 7, 9)
- Engage in purposeful collaboration and communication within a team to develop plans of care for communities, groups, and populations considering social determinants of health. (EPSLO 1, 3, 6, 9, 10)
Prerequisite Courses