Course Description
Advanced study of research methods and evidence-based practice for graduate nurses. This course covers quantitative and qualitative research designs, data analysis, critical appraisal, and translation of research into practice. Students develop proposals for evidence-based practice or research projects.
Credit Hours
3 credits (3 lecture)
Prerequisites
Undergraduate statistics, MSN 510
Student Learning Outcomes (AACN Masters Essentials)
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Essential IV - Translating and Integrating Scholarship: Lead evidence-based practice initiatives
- Critique quantitative and qualitative research studies
- Synthesize research evidence using systematic methods
- Apply evidence-based practice models to clinical problems
- Design evidence-based practice or quality improvement projects
- Analyze statistical methods used in nursing research
- Apply ethical principles to research and EBP
Course Topics
- Evidence-Based Practice Models and Frameworks
- Formulating Research Questions (PICO/PICOT)
- Quantitative Research Designs
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Mixed Methods Research
- Sampling and Data Collection
- Statistical Analysis for Research
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
- Research Ethics and IRB Process
- EBP/QI Project Development
Required Textbooks
- Polit & Beck: Nursing Research (11th ed.)
- Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt: Evidence-Based Practice (5th ed.)
Evaluation Methods
EBP Project Proposal (40%), Research Critiques (30%), Exams (20%), Participation (10%)