NRN 405 : Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Informatics for RNs

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic research concepts and the fundamentals of informatics to be applied to evidence-based practice. This course focuses on developing student knowledge and skills to: (1) locate and evaluate research relevant to nursing practice; (2)use a problem solving approach to examine question identified in nursing practice; and (3)identify technological solutions to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Emphasis is placed on developing a spirit of inquiry, research methods and ethics, and the role of informatics in research and healthcare.