NUR 601 – Transition to Nursing Scholar I: Science of Nursing, Research Methods, and Statistics is a graduate-level course in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Siena Heights University. The course provides an overview of the science of nursing, research methods, and statistics. Students will learn about the fundamentals of nursing science, the different types of research, and the methods used to collect and analyze data. They will also develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate nursing research and to apply research findings to practice.
Upon successful completion of NUR 601 – Transition to Nursing Scholar I: Science of Nursing, Research Methods, and Statistics, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts in nursing science, research methods, and statistics
- Identify and analyze the different types of nursing research
- Develop a research question
- Design a research study
- Collect and analyze data
- Interpret and evaluate nursing research findings
- Apply research findings to practice
- Communicate research findings to others
Course Resources
- Textbook: Nursing Research: Generating and Applying Evidence (7th Edition) by Uguccioni and Uguccioni
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Guest speakers
Prerequisites
NUR 601 requires the following prerequisites:
- Current RN license
- Enrollment in the MSN program
