The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) offers the course NURS 371 – Nursing Inquiry and Evidence-Based Practice. This undergraduate course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in nursing research and apply evidence-based practices in healthcare.
The course covers a diverse range of topics, including:
- Introduction to nursing research and inquiry
- Critical appraisal of nursing literature
- Application of evidence-based practice in nursing
- Research methodologies and design in nursing
- Ethical considerations in nursing research
- Integration of research findings into clinical decision-making
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in evidence-based practice
Students enrolled in NURS 371 will learn how to critically evaluate and apply nursing research to enhance patient care. This course is tailored for students pursuing a career in nursing and healthcare, providing them with the foundation to contribute to evidence-based practices in the field.