Introduction to Nursing Research
Details This writing-intensive course promotes the use
of research findings as a basis for improving
clinical practice. Quantitative and qualitative
research methodologies are presented. Emphasis
is on the critical review of research studies
and their applications to clinical practice. An
overview of evidence-based practice is provided.
Prerequisite: HLT-362V.
Credit Hours 3.0
PreRequisites HLT-362V
coRequisites None
Course Add-Ons Additional Material
Textbook
Understanding Nursing Research: Building an
Evidence-Based Practice
Grove, S., Gray, J., & Burns, N. (2014).
Understanding nursing research: Building an
evidence-based practice (6th ed.). Maryland
Heights, MO: Elsevier. ISBN-13: 9781455770601
Important information about this text: All
required GCU RN-to-BSN eBooks are accessible
anywhere-anytime, with lifetime access via online
access through Evolve: http://evolve.elsevier.com
Refer to “Pageburst” for details on how to access
the course’s required text. You will receive an
e-mail through your GCU-issued e-mail address
from Evolve with a redemption code. Once logged
into either online or offline eBooks: Click
on “Account” or “Help” at the top of the page.
Next, click ”Update Book License.” Refer to the
“Pageburst e-Book-Update Booklist Steps.” Note:
Link below is for students not enrolled in the RN-
BSN program.
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/
elsevier/2014/understanding-nursing-
research_building-an-evidence-based-
practice_ebook_6e.php
Other
Elsevier-Pageburst/Evolve eBooks Introduction
Other
Pageburst Student Registration
Other
Pageburst UPDATE Booklist Steps
Topics
For assignment help email
,Topic 1: History and Process of Duration: 7 days
Nursing Research, Evidence-Based
Nursing Practice, and Quantitative
and Qualitative Research Process
Description:
Objectives:
1. Evaluate the importance of nursing research in improving patient
outcomes.
2. Recognize the unique language of nursing research.
3. Identify critical elements of evidence-based practice.
4. Indicate the steps in the research process.
5.
6.
Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice
Read chapters 1, 2, and 3. All required GCU RN-to-BSN eBooks are
accessible anywhere-anytime, with lifetime access via online access
through Evolve: http://evolve.elsevier.com. Note: Link below is for
students not enrolled in the RN-BSN program.
Website
2. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Familiarize yourself with the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality website.
Lecture Note
3. NRS-433V Lecture 1
Read Lecture 1.
Electronic Resource
4. Nursing & Health Sciences Research Guide
Use this resource to assist you in conducting searches in the GCU
Library
Gradable Items Details Points Possible
For assignment help email
, Assignment Literature Search 100.0
Conduct a literature search to locate
research articles focused on a practice
problem of interest. This literature
search should include both quantitative
and qualitative peer research articles
to support your practice problem or
issue of interest in 350-750 words.
Identify six peer research articles
which will be utilized through the
next 5 weeks as reference sources.
Create a reference list in which
the six articles are listed. Beneath
For assignment help email
Details This writing-intensive course promotes the use
of research findings as a basis for improving
clinical practice. Quantitative and qualitative
research methodologies are presented. Emphasis
is on the critical review of research studies
and their applications to clinical practice. An
overview of evidence-based practice is provided.
Prerequisite: HLT-362V.
Credit Hours 3.0
PreRequisites HLT-362V
coRequisites None
Course Add-Ons Additional Material
Textbook
Understanding Nursing Research: Building an
Evidence-Based Practice
Grove, S., Gray, J., & Burns, N. (2014).
Understanding nursing research: Building an
evidence-based practice (6th ed.). Maryland
Heights, MO: Elsevier. ISBN-13: 9781455770601
Important information about this text: All
required GCU RN-to-BSN eBooks are accessible
anywhere-anytime, with lifetime access via online
access through Evolve: http://evolve.elsevier.com
Refer to “Pageburst” for details on how to access
the course’s required text. You will receive an
e-mail through your GCU-issued e-mail address
from Evolve with a redemption code. Once logged
into either online or offline eBooks: Click
on “Account” or “Help” at the top of the page.
Next, click ”Update Book License.” Refer to the
“Pageburst e-Book-Update Booklist Steps.” Note:
Link below is for students not enrolled in the RN-
BSN program.
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/
elsevier/2014/understanding-nursing-
research_building-an-evidence-based-
practice_ebook_6e.php
Other
Elsevier-Pageburst/Evolve eBooks Introduction
Other
Pageburst Student Registration
Other
Pageburst UPDATE Booklist Steps
Topics
For assignment help email
,Topic 1: History and Process of Duration: 7 days
Nursing Research, Evidence-Based
Nursing Practice, and Quantitative
and Qualitative Research Process
Description:
Objectives:
1. Evaluate the importance of nursing research in improving patient
outcomes.
2. Recognize the unique language of nursing research.
3. Identify critical elements of evidence-based practice.
4. Indicate the steps in the research process.
5.
6.
Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice
Read chapters 1, 2, and 3. All required GCU RN-to-BSN eBooks are
accessible anywhere-anytime, with lifetime access via online access
through Evolve: http://evolve.elsevier.com. Note: Link below is for
students not enrolled in the RN-BSN program.
Website
2. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Familiarize yourself with the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality website.
Lecture Note
3. NRS-433V Lecture 1
Read Lecture 1.
Electronic Resource
4. Nursing & Health Sciences Research Guide
Use this resource to assist you in conducting searches in the GCU
Library
Gradable Items Details Points Possible
For assignment help email
, Assignment Literature Search 100.0
Conduct a literature search to locate
research articles focused on a practice
problem of interest. This literature
search should include both quantitative
and qualitative peer research articles
to support your practice problem or
issue of interest in 350-750 words.
Identify six peer research articles
which will be utilized through the
next 5 weeks as reference sources.
Create a reference list in which
the six articles are listed. Beneath
For assignment help email
