Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 | Page 306

NUR-431
Nursing Research
The focus of this course is the critical analysis of the process of research . Types of research , steps of the research process , variables , frameworks and measurements are discussed . Problems related to clinical practice are identified and emphasis is placed on the nurse ' s role in improving patient care outcomes by being able to read , use and participate in the research process .
3.00 Take NUR-307 . ( Required , Previous ).
NUR-459
Patient Education in Healthcare
This course expands future healthcare professionals ' knowledge of patient education This is a hybrid course , combines both classroom setting some weeks , with alternating online assignments for other weeks . Students will learn the importance of empowering patients through education to increase patients ' ability and encourage positive behavioral , health-related changes , and stages of changes . In addition , students may have the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary groups to create and evaluate patient education interventions . This course will promote integration of concepts related to education , research , and technology .
3.00 Take NUR-307 . ( Required , Previous ).
NUR-460
Research and Evidence- Based Practice
This course provides an introduction to principles of research and evidenced-based practice in professional nursing practice . Emphasis is placed on the role of evidence-based practice as the basis for clinical decision making . Learning activities provide the student with the opportunity to develop skills necessary to become a competent consumer of research and other sources of evidence , preparing them for the expectations of a new graduate in professional practice .
3.00 Take NUR-209 NUR-212 NUR-324 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take NUR-313 NUR-319 NUR-423 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take NUR-307 NUR-317 . ( Required , Concurrent ). | Take NUR-417 . ( Required , Concurrent ).