NUR 450 - The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing for the RN-BSN Track

[3 Credit Hours]

This course enhances nursing practice by integrating intellectual curiosity, ethical decision-making, and clinical reasoning. Students will apply knowledge from nursing, natural, physical, and social sciences to understand human experience and complex nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, scholarly inquiry, and evidence-based practice. Students will explore the research process, evaluate evidence, and communicate findings to improve patient care. Ethical research considerations are emphasized, along with developing a systematic, evidence-based approach to patient care. This course prepares students to integrate research, theory, and interdisciplinary knowledge to enhance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

Prereq: Primary Degree/Primary major: NUGE-BSN. STA 210, STA 296, or BST 230 with a C or higher is recommended prior to enrollment.

Course Attributes:
Distance Learning Approved