NUR 677 Qualitative Nursing Research Methods
This course focuses on an experiential process of acquiring scientific knowledge. The philosophical underpinnings of various qualitative research methods and analysis will be explored, while the use of triangulation and additional methods to establish trustworthiness of findings will be discussed. Ethical considerations and dissemination of qualitative findings will be emphasized, and the use of qualitative research for concept and theory development will be explored. Two credits of theory. Prerequisite for NUR 690 and NUR 695.