NUR 290 Nursing Research and Methodologies

This course constitutes an in-depth exploration of the research process and strategies. Discussion will surround quantitative and qualitative designs with an emphasis on human subjects' protection. Students will prepare the first three chapters of their thesis project proposal. The project will be aimed at solving a practical or clinical problem or meeting an educational or administrative need in a service or academic setting. The project may include a nursing intervention program, a change project, or an educational program designed as a class, instructional module, computer program, videotape, or nursing education evaluation tool. Students must obtain written facility approval before the implementation of the thesis project. This seminar will provide the student with the opportunity to meet with the faculty throughout the term to discuss the progress of the thesis project and to obtain guidance from the course faculty member.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission into the MSN program. Successful completion of a statistics course or research course and NUR 205.

Distribution

NUR