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NURS320: Science & Research for Nursing Practice

Science and Research for Nursing Practice focuses on the acquisition, evaluation, utilization, and interpretation of information designed to link nursing theory and research as a foundation for nursing practice.  Basic elements of research, including understanding concepts and theoretical frameworks upon which research is based, defining and evaluating research questions, literature searches, sampling, research designs, measurement and data gathering issues, elementary statistical analysis, and interpretation of results are presented and their interdependence are stressed.

Content is reinforced by the use of research critique with emphasis on application to and implications for nursing practice and evidence-based nursing interventions.

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