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Issues and Strategies in Nursing Research Utilization - Online Course
Issues and Strategies in Nursing Research Utilization: Course Description
This undergraduate level course develops the basic skills of critically analyzing research findings. Research methods are introduced with emphasis placed upon analyzing key elements of research reports.
Topics and Objectives
An Overview of Research Studies and Research Utilization
Differentiate between the process of conducting a research study and using findings of research studies.
Describe the historical evolution of nursing research.
Quantitative Research Process
Analyze quantitative research reports for evidence of scientific merit.
Research Utilization in Nursing and Health Care
Describe selected nursing and health care research utilization projects and their outcomes.
Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice
Describe the characteristics of work settings cultures that facilitate or hinder research utilization.
Develop strategies for evidence-based nursing practice.
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