NU 601 Principles of Healthcare Research for Contemporary Nursing Practice
This course studies the field of research and its relationship to problems related to nursing and healthcare. Each step of the research process is explored in-depth to develop the skills to apply research to practice. Students apply critical analysis to relevant research literature to determine its usefulness and application. Statistical methods and concepts are reviewed and integrated throughout the course to promote an understanding of those concepts within the context of healthcare research. Emphasis is on understanding the research process through proposal development.