NUR 4000. Nursing Research and Theory (3 credits)

This course provides students with an overview of the role of theory and research in the development of nursing as a profession. Students are introduced to the research process, principles and concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. With a focus on the role of the professional nurse as a consumer of research, students develop skills in critically reading and evaluating research findings based on nursing theory and practice needs PREREQ/COREQ: Statistics-PSY 2080, SOC 3600, MAT 2100, CRJ 3600, SWK 3600, NUR 3000, NUR 3010, or HON 2520