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NURS 444 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

This course focuses on evidence-based practice and the research process in the development of nursing knowledge and in nursing practice. Ethical considerations and the protection of human subjects in research are explored. Emphasis is placed on the critical appraisal of research and application of findings to holistic nursing practice.

Prerequisites

Special information

Note: STAT 201 or equivalent to be taken prior to NURS 444.
3 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 8, 2019 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Analyze the interrelationships between theory, practice, and research to guide holistic nursing care.
  • Compare and contrast strengths and limitations of study designs commonly used in nursing research.
  • Evaluate the strength of evidence in nursing research to improve patient outcomes.
  • Explore ethical issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), related to evidence based nursing practice, nursing research and protection of human subjects
  • Integrate research, clinical judgement, patient preferences, and interdisciplinary perspectives to apply evidence to holistic nursing care

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Holt, Nathan Books for NURS-444-01 Spring 2026 Course details for NURS-444-01 Spring 2026