NURS 311 - Evidence Informed Nursing Practice

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The course provides a hands on approach to evidence-informed nursing practice. This includes formulating clinical questions, systematic searching of electronic databases, reading, interpreting and critically appraising health research. Emphasis is on developing thinking and information literacy skills necessary to be an astute research consumer, and using evidence to inform clinical decision making. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program, After Degree/After Degree Honors Program or RPN-BScN Program. Prerequisite for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 211 (or NURS 341). Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 311 or 301.

NURS 579 - Operationalizing Research Design

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Critically discuss and select basic research designs while considering application and integration of theory, research question, population of interest, and research methods. The research lifecycle and the complexities of operationalizing the research project will be introduced and explored. Assess challenges and potential mitigation strategies related to logistical aspects of research activity, including project planning, implementation of the project, and dissemination of findings.

NURS 683 - Advanced Approaches to Research Design

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Critically examine research designs while considering application and integration of theory, research question, population of interest, and research methods (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed). Assess challenges and potential mitigation strategies related to logistical aspects of research activity. The research lifecycle and the complexities of operationalizing the research project will be explored, critically discussed and applied to the student's research project(s).