NURS 735 - Intro to Knowledge Development and Scientific Inquiry

(3 units)

Analysis of concepts, models, constructs, and theories that apply to scientific inquiry in development of nursing science for evidence-based practice, leadership, and education.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. compare models, concepts, constructs, and theories of nursing to those from other disciplines.
2. analyze the interrelationships among models, concepts, constructs, and theories applied to scientific inquiry in nursing.
3. participate in the development of nursing knowledge through scientific inquiry.
4. analyze the research process as it applies to the development of nursing knowledge.
5. utilize information systems and research findings in the development of nursing knowledge for evidence-based practice, education, and leadership.

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