NURS 7700 - Nursing Research

3 cr.

This course provides students with an overview of the design and methodology of qualitative and quantitative research as applied to professional nursing practice. Topics of study include critical analyzing and evaluating research literature, non-experimental, quasi experimental research design, phenomenological, grounded theory and ethnographic qualitative design, analysis and interpretations of findings including the application of statistical methods in quantitative data analysis. Ethical considerations will be discussed along with implications for professional practice.

This course is open to licensed RNs. Prerequisite(s): A graduate level nursing theory course.