School of Nursing
Course Syllabi
Course Description
Number: NURS4100
Title: Nursing Research
Credit: 3-0-3
Catalog description: This course emphasizes the critical review and evaluation of research articles and application of research findings to practice. Specific aspects of the research process are discussed from both a quantitative and qualitative approach, as a foundation to being an informed consumer of research. Building a scientific basis for practicing nursing is studied as a method for improving the quality of nursing practice. For basic licensure students, completion of all 3000-level NURS courses is recommended prior to taking this course.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1231 or HSCI2201
Corequisite(s): NURS3101
Textbook Information
Required: Macnee, C. L., & McCabe, S. (2008). Understanding Nursing Research: Reading and Using Research in Evidence-Based Practice (2nd ed.): Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Technology Requirements
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Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets the ITP Choice requirements (http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/) for the student's academic program.
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Students must have access to the Internet either through the on-campus local area network or through an Internet Service Provider.
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Students must be proficient with Internet access, WebCT Vista and Microsoft Office and demonstrate competency using web browsers, website navigation, search engines and e-mail communication.
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Contact the HUB for software and connectivity issues; no excuse will be accepted for inability to access the Internet and/or technical difficulties.
Course Objectives
By the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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Utilize nursing research to enhance the quality of human caring through the identification of a tested scientific base for clinical nursing practice.
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Differentiate qualitative from quantitative research in terms of philosophy, methodology and outcomes.
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Discuss the steps in the nursing research process.
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Critically analyze various types of nursing research studies utilizing constructive criteria which underpin the theoretical and logical basis of inquiry.
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Advocate the principles of ethical research and the protection of human rights.
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Describe the major experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
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Evaluate instruments utilized for nursing research in terms of reliability and validity.
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Discuss the aspects and analysis of qualitative measurements.
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Propose ways of incorporating scholarly research into nursing practice.
Methods of Instruction
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Independent learning activities
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On-line discussion
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Multiple-choice exam
Course Requirements
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Courses taught in an online format require students to be self-directed and responsible for meeting deadlines.
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Attendance is mandatory at scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Participation in weekly on-line chats.
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Completion of all module activities, systematic review and final exam.
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This syllabus provides a general plan for this course; the faculty reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus and/or course schedule including but not limited to assignments, time tables, examinations, projects, etc.
Evaluation
| Modules (10) | 50% (5% each) |
| Final exam | 30% |
| Clinical question and systematic review | 20% |
Grading Scale
| 89.50-100% | A |
| 79.50-89.49% | B |
| 74.50-79.49% | C |
| 64.50-74.49% | D |
| 64.49% and below | F |
Classroom Policies
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Attendance: Mandatory for scheduled on-campus meetings.
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Communication: WebCT Vista is the official tool for this course and is accessible online from any computer; students are responsible for monitoring e-mail on a regular basis and should direct all communications with faculty and other students through WebCT or Clayton State e-mail.
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Conduct: Students must abide by policies in the University Student Handbook, the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities, and if applicable program handbook; the code of academic integrity will be strictly enforced.
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Electronic devices: Cell phones/pagers must be turned off (or placed on vibrator mode) during class meetings. Permission from individual faculty is necessary before taping a class.
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Mid-term progress report: Mid-term grade will reflect approximately 20% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W”; contact the Registrar for withdrawal procedures.
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Submission: Students are responsible for completion and submission of all course requirements as scheduled in the course calendar; make-up work is at the discretion of the faculty.
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