NURS 403 - Evidence-Based Practice

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: NURS 202 / NURS 212
Students are exposed to the use of evidence in daily nursing practice. Research and performance improvement activities are learned. Students identify a problem statement and search the literature for supporting evidence. Basic data analysis skills are developed with the emphasis on the review and critique of published research with consideration of the application of research finding in the healthcare industry. The class will be held face to face in keeping with The Citadel requirements of education for cadets. The class will be offered as a hybrid course for students in the evening program.