NUR 4165 - Nursing Research

3 credits
Prerequisites: STA 2023 (or higher) and NUR 3870, with a grade of “C” or higher Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
This course provides an introduction to scientific inquiry and the research process in nursing and enables the student to understand and use published research. Scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity, scientific investigation, and research as it pertains to evidence-based nursing practice are explored. Issues and problems and the systematic evaluation of reports of empirical research are discussed. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.