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NURS 3265: Nursing Research
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Baccalaureate Nursing
School
Health Sciences
Description
This introductory research course incorporates a study of research concepts and techniques that enables students to analyze nursing studies and apply pertinent findings to nursing care. Students will acquire familiarity with the process of scientific inquiry as the basis for generation of nursing knowledge. Underlying paradigms shaping nursing research will be described in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative research. Students will gain knowledge and skill in research utilization as the foundation of evidence-based nursing practice.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
(NURS 2261, NURS 2263, NURS 2264, NURS 2265, NURS 2266), or, (NURS 1357, NURS 1358, NURS 1359, NURS 1399).
Corequisites
NURS 3160, NURS 3163, NURS 3164.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and importance of research in nursing.
- Describe how theory, practice and research are related.
- Describe concepts and principles basic to the research process.
- Identify the major characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research designs.
- Analyze selected nursing and health-related studies.
- Use research findings to address nursing practice problems.
- Evaluate nursing practice situations for evidence-base.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
This course is delivered through mini-lectures, small and large group discussions, individual and group presentations and reflective exercises. Pre-class “readers” prepare the students each week to contribute to the class discussions. Active participation is the foundation of professional practice, critical thinking and capacity building to facilitate the individual student understanding of the course outcomes.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
60%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Final Exam |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Research Article Critiques |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Research Utilization Project |
Course topics
- Role of research in nursing Overview of the research process Reading research reports Ethics in research Research problems, questions and hypotheses Literature review//Quantitative research designs Theoretical and conceptual frameworks Qualitative research designs Data collection methods Sampling Principles of measurement Research utilization and evidence-based practice Research Symposium (Student Presentations)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.