RPN to BScN - Critical Inquiry and Evidenced Informed Practice

NSGD 2216  Critical Inquiry and Evidenced Informed Practice

Prerequisites:

ACAD 1601, NSGD 2147, NSGD 2116, NSGD 2117

Antirequisites:

NSGD 4016, NURS 4016

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the RPN to BScN Blended Learning program.

Hours:

12 weeks of online instruction per term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students focus on a critical analysis of concepts, evidence and competencies as it relates to scientific inquiry and evidence-informed practice. Emphasis is placed on students' clinical practice as the relevant source of questions for critical analysis. The knowledge and skills underpinning the analysis and critiquing of the research literature is addressed with specific emphasis on its applicability to research utilization in nursing and related health disciplines.