NURS 446 - Research Design for the RN

3 Credit(s)

This course promotes in students a knowledgeable and enthusiastic interest in research. The course provides a beginning foundation for the use of research through a synthesis of introductory research knowledge with emphasis on writing and scholarly exchange. The knowledge gained in this course enables students to understand the language of research and the scientific process. Topics include the language of research, the steps of the scientific research method, and articulating and translating research into practice. Ethical issues in research are discussed. This course focuses on enhancing the students’ ability to read, comprehend, critically appraise, and apply the best evidence to the practice of nursing.
Prerequisite(s): Registered nurse, PSY 381 (Statistics).