NURS 603: Facilitating Inquiry is a graduate-level course that introduces students to the principles and practices of facilitating inquiry in health care settings.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The nature of inquiry
- Different types of inquiry
- Facilitation skills
- Creating and sustaining a culture of inquiry
- Evaluating inquiry outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of facilitating inquiry in health care settings.
- Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary to facilitate effective inquiry, including:
- Planning and organizing inquiry activities
- Creating a safe and supportive environment for inquiry
- Using a variety of facilitation techniques
- Managing conflict and disagreement
- Evaluating inquiry outcomes
- Application: Students will apply their knowledge and skills to real-world health care scenarios through case studies, group projects, and presentations.
- Critical Thinking: Students will critically analyze and evaluate the research on inquiry and facilitation, and apply their findings to their practice.
- Communication: Students will effectively communicate their findings and recommendations to other healthcare professionals, patients, and the public.
Course Resources
- Textbook: Facilitating Inquiry in Health Care: A Practical Guide (2nd Edition) by Barbara Kozubowski, Judith A. Wilkinson, and Sharon M. Estabrooks
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Guest speakers
Prerequisites
NURS 603 requires the following prerequisites:
- Current RN license
- Enrollment in the MHS program
