NRS 346 - Evidence-Based Inquiry in Healthcare

This course will enable the student to learn how to ask clinical questions in PICOT format, search common databases, and develop critical appraisal skills using published research. Emphasis will be placed on how clinical practices can be changed by the use of evidence-based practices and quality improvement processes. *For prior to Fall 2025 starts, see advisor for prerequisite and corequisites.

Semester hours: 2.0

Prerequisites:

  • NRS 117 - Student Success and Nursing Concepts
  • NRS 125 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Theory
  • NRS 126 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Clinical
  • NRS 227 - Pathophysiology
  • NRS 236 - Pharmacology in Nursing: Principles of Pharmacology
  • NRS 237 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 1: Care of the Adult Client:Theory
  • NRS 238 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 1: Care of the Adult Client: Clinical Application
  • NRS 320 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Care of the Adult Client: Theory
  • NRS 321 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Care of the Adult Client: Clinical
  • NRS 332 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Theory
  • NRS 333 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Clinical

Co-requisites:

  • NRS 334 - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Theory
  • NRS 335 - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Clinical
  • NRS 336 - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Theory
  • NRS 337 - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Clinical

Last updated: 05/16/2025