NRS 346 - Evidence-Based Inquiry in Healthcare

The student will learn how to ask clinical questions in PICOT format and to search common databases. The student develops the skill of critical appraisal of published research. Emphasis will be placed on how practice can be changed by the use of evidence-based guidelines and quality improvement processes.

Semester hours: 2.0

Prerequisites:

  • MAT 310 - Statistics
  • NRS 118 - Introduction of Professional Nursing Concepts and Clinical Judgment: Theory
  • NRS 125 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Theory
  • NRS 126 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Clinical
  • NRS 153 - Population Health Nursing: Foundations
  • NRS 233 - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Theory
  • NRS 234 - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Clinical
  • NRS 235 - Pharmacology I
  • NRS 254 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Theory
  • NRS 255 - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Clinical
  • NRS 256 - Pharmacology II

Last updated: 02/29/2024