NURS8140-A Evidenc Based Prac Adv Nur Rol (Summer 2013 Doctoral)

Course Details

Section will be taught as a combination of online and in class meetings. There are regularly scheduled class meeting times as well as significant online interaction and assignments. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 3 (05/13/2013 - 05/17/2013)
Days: APPT
Time: -
Location: Moon Campus
Room: John Jay 141
Seats Available: 4 Seats
Credits: 3
The following additional fees apply to this section:   Partially Online Fee : $90.00

Course Description

This course introduces the student to the importance of evidence-based practice to advance practice nursing. Using the research process to assess evidence for clinical application will be addressed. Students will explore different patterns of reasoning and their relationship to evidence-based practice and learn to evaluate evidence-based literature within their area of specialization. Evidence-based practice as an integral part of best practice and practice guidelines will be emphasized in this course.

Prerequisites: NURS8020 and STAT8010

Course Materials

About the Instructor(s)

Lisa W. Locasto, D.N.P., R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nursing

locasto@rmu.edu
412-397-6808 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 121
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