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NUR 04-07 |
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09-04-04 |
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Document Subject:
Nursing Major: Change in Course Description, Change in Credit Hours, Change in Prerequisites, Change in Course Name.
Justification:
One credit hour was added to the existing Nursing Research course in order to add content in
the area of qualitative methodologies and evidence based practice.
Current:
NUR 390: Concepts of Role Development Research
Course Pattern: 2 lec hrs. 0 lab hrs. 2 cr. hrs.
Pre/Corequisites: BHS 201
Description: Building on the Concepts of Role Development course, the research process
as a foundation for understanding, communicating and evaluating nursing research
is explored. Utilization of research findings as part of accountability in professional
nursing practice is emphasized.
Proposed:
NUR 390: Nursing Research
Course Pattern: 3 lec hrs. 0 lab hrs. 3 cr. hrs.
Pre/corequisite: BHS 201
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to evidence-based practice and nursing
research as a foundation for evolving nursing science. Quantitative and qualitative
methodologies are explored. Beginning critique skills are developed.
Ethical and national agendas that influence research are incorporated throughout the course.
Impact on Students:
The added content will provide students a broader understanding of research methodologies
that are routinely utilized in nursing research.
Impact on Other Academic Departments:
None
Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department:
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Impact on University Resources:
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Impact on General Education Requirements:
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Revised:04/27