NURS 2700 – Evidence Based Nursing is an undergraduate course that introduces students to the principles and practices of evidence-based nursing (EBN). EBN is a process of using research evidence to guide clinical practice.
It is a critical skill for nurses to have in today’s healthcare environment.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Define EBN and explain its importance
- Identify different types of research evidence
- Critically appraise research evidence
- Apply research evidence to clinical practice
- Communicate EBN findings to others
Prerequisites
- STAT 1100 with a grade of C- or higher
- MATH 1300 with a grade of C- or higher
- STAT 1300 with a grade of C- or higher
- PSY 2050 with a grade of C- or higher
- DSCI 2070 with a grade of C- or higher
Restrictions
- Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Nursing.
Target Audience
NURS 2700 is designed for undergraduate nursing students who are interested in learning about EBN. The course is also appropriate for nurses who are interested in updating their knowledge of EBN.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply EBN principles to clinical practice
- Critically appraise research evidence
- Communicate EBN findings to others
Assessment
- Assignments
- Exams
- Presentations
Grading
- A = 90-100%
- B = 80-89%
- C = 70-79%
- D = 60-69%
- F = Below 60%
