N173W - Example Nursing Research Course Learning Objectives

Michigan State 319

1. Discuss the history of theory development in nursing.

2. Identify the major concepts of selected nursing theories.

3. List the components of a nursing theory.

4. Describe the criteria used to evaluate a nursing theory.

5. Identify and describe the components of the research process: quantitative and qualitative.

6. Propose strategies to integrate nursing research into practice.

7. Define legal and ethical principles in designing and conducting research studies and procedures to protect human rights.

8. Understand basic research terminology and apply these terms to research studies.

9. Use American Psychological Association style format in all written assignments

Montana State 489R

Objectives specific to RESEARCH:
2. Examine the research process and steps of research. (T 4, 5)
3. Discuss the roles of research in evidence based practice. (F2, 4, 5, 10, 12; T2-4)
4. Explain the importance of evidence as a basis for improving clinical outcomes. (F4; T2-4)
5. Compare and contrast research and quality assurance/quality improvement and evidence-based practice. (F2, 4, 5, 10, 12; T2-4; T9)
6. Formulate research questions based on clinical problems. (F2, 5; T2-5, 10)
7. Critique research reports with a focus on application to nursing practice. (F4; T2-4)
8. Apply aspects of the research process to a selected health care issue. (F2, 5; T2-5, 10)
9. Demonstrate behaviors that are congruent with the legal and ethical standards guiding health science and nursing research. (F6-9, 12; T2, 3, 6, 8)

National University NSG422

Describe the components of the research process as they relate to descriptive, correlational, experimental, ethnographic, phenomenological, and historical designs.

• Summarize the worldview and philosophical underpinnings of the quantitative and qualitative research paradigms.

• Evaluate the psychometric properties of selected research instruments.

• Develop a plan for utilization of selected nursing research findings in a simulated practice setting.

• Summarize strategies used to ensure validity and/or trustworthiness of data.

• Discuss issues related to participant observation and field studies.

• Critique selected nursing research studies using a guise for reviewing and evaluating research.

Penn state 200W

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse related to research and evidence-based practice (EBP).

2. Compare and contrast the research process and the EBP process.

3. Explain the interrelationships among nursing theory, practice, and research

4. Identify sources of evidence as a basis for EBP.

5. Describe the process by which an EBP question is formulated.

6. Formulate EBP questions that relate to relevant clinical problems and demonstrate critical thinking.

7. Describe basic concepts and steps of the research process in nursing.

8. Interpret research findings to determine statistical and clinical significance

9. Appraise current issues relevant to nursing research (such as cultural diversity issues and ethical conduct of research).

10. Critically appraise published research studies.

UT San Antonio 3201-001

1. Acknowledge role in protection of human subjects in the conduct of research.  (Essential III, IX)

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process.  (Essential III, IX)

3. Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and internet resources.  (Essential II, III, IX)

4. Identify principles and models of evidence-based practice.   (Essential III, IX)

5. Explain the interrelationship among theory, practice, and research.  (Essential I, III, IX)

6. Identify practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes.  (Essential II, III, IX)

7. Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.  (Essential III. IX)

8. Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence.  (Essential III, IX)

uttyler NURS 3333

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have
demonstrated the ability to:

1. Integrate information from the arts and sciences to support evidence-based practice across the
   professional nursing career.

2. Discuss the role of evidence-based practice in organizational and systems leadership to support quality
   patient care.

3. Apply principles of evidence-based practice with diverse populations across the lifespan.

4. Use information technology to retrieve hierarchical levels of evidence that addresses clinical questions.

5. Make clinical decisions based on appraisal of the evidence, patient preferences and clinical expertise.

6. Apply principles of evidence-based practice with diverse populations across the lifespan.

7. Discuss the legal and ethical ramifications of research with human subjects.