Nursing Research (NURS 3265)
This introductory research course incorporates a study of research concepts and techniques that enables students to analyze nursing studies and apply pertinent findings to nursing care. Students will acquire familiarity with the process of scientific inquiry as the basis for generation of nursing knowledge. Underlying paradigms shaping nursing research will be described in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative research. Students will gain knowledge and skill in research utilization as the foundation of evidence-based nursing practice.
Course code: NURS 3265
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
(NURS 2261, NURS 2263, NURS 2264, NURS 2265, NURS 2266), or, (NURS 1357, NURS 1358, NURS 1359, NURS 1399).Corequisites
NURS 3160, NURS 3163, NURS 3164.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41492 | January 9, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B |
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| 61748 | May 13, 2025 to August 19, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B |
Additional Information
- Role of research in nursing
Overview of the research process
Reading research reports
Ethics in research
Research problems, questions and hypotheses
Literature review//Quantitative research designs
Theoretical and conceptual frameworks
Qualitative research designs
Data collection methods
Sampling
Principles of measurement
Research utilization and evidence-based practice
Research Symposium (Student Presentations)
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.