NURS 794 - Preparation and Utilization of Evidence Based Scholarship

(1 to 4 units)

Translation and integration of research into evidence-based practice to improve the health outcomes of identified individuals, communities, or populations.

Maximum units a student may earn: 4

Corequisite(s): NURS 735; NURS 736; NURS 737.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. examine current health care systems, financing structures, technology, and health care policy to identify a practice issue that is in need of change.
2. synthesize scientific knowledge within a theoretical framework to develop a quality evidence-based proposal.
3. examine interprofessional team member roles and responsibilities to identify stakeholders for quality improvement initiatives and provide effective leadership of quality improvement teams.
4. evaluate cultural and ethical implications related to the identified practice issue and supported practice change with particular emphasis on social justice considerations.
5. analyze the practice issue for concerns of access and health disparities.
6. integrate the role and responsibilities of advance practice nurses guided by national scope and standards to lead the development of a high quality evidence based change project.
7. demonstrate integration of scientific findings from nursing, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, QI and organizational sciences within a theoretical framework that improves the state of nursing care and EBP.

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