NUR 4100 - Introduction to Nursing Research (3)

When Offered: Fall
This course examines the role of research and theory in nursing practice and health care. In addition, it provides an overview and an analysis of research methodologies and theoretical approaches with a continued look at evidence-based nursing practice. The roles of the professional nurse as provider of care; designer, coordinator, and manager of care; and member of a profession as they relate to the application of nursing research in practice are explored. Lecture three hours.
Prerequisite: admission to the BSN degree program.