Utilization of Nursing Research in Advanced Practice
Course Number: Nursing 536
Credit(s): 3
Type: Lecture; web blended* (Core)
Prerequisite(s): Nursing 532, a basic course in research methods completed within the last 5 years, the completion of the two School of Nursing web-based modules: research methods, statistics (use link provided in Course Description below) It is also assumed that before enrolling in N536, students will have acquired essential skills in the use of The University of Michigan computing facilities, including use of e-mail, creating files, word processing and graphics.
Corequisite: Nursing 603 if not yet completed
The primary goal of this course is to promote an evidence-based approach to advanced nursing practice. Evidenced-based research findings for nursing practice will be evaluated in terms of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic relevance. An understanding of the research process, applicable theories, organizational dynamics, and leadership functions are applied to design and process of implementing research in health care settings.
* Only one of the sections is offered as a web based course.
