Program Objectives:
At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
1. Assume accountability for clinical outcomes and care environment outcomes within a micro system of health care.
2. Anticipate risks to patient safety and intervene appropriately.
3. Use research-based information to provide care and to design and implement system changes.
4. Provide leadership in lateral integration of [...]
In 2004, the Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA) issued a Request for Proposals for a two-year research project to gather information and insights in support of the development of a new methodology for identifying health care facilities and communities with critical shortages of registered nurses (RNs). HRSA’s decision to support this research was based [...]
This report arose from a European Commission ERA-CARE Network project funded for one year from October 2004, within the European Union’s 6th Framework Programme. It maps the current state of nursing research in Europe.
Chapter 1 gives an overview of nursing research, offering a broad definition of the term and explaining how developing nursing research can [...]
The Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA) issued a Request for Proposals for a two-year research project to gather information and insights in support of the development of a new methodology for identifying health care facilities and communities with critical shortages of registered nurses (RNs). HRSA’s decision to support this research was based in large [...]
Doctoral programs in nursing fall into two principal types: research-focused and practicefocused. Most research-focused programs grant the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD), while a small percentage offers the Doctor of Nursing Science degree (DNS, DSN, or DNSc). Designed to prepare nurse scientists and scholars, these programs focus heavily on scientific content and research methodology; and [...]
NURS 501: 3 Credits (3 theory hours/week)
Theoretical Foundation of Advance Practice
This course provides the learner with the opportunity to critically analyze existing nursing theories, change theories, learning theories and systems theory. Emphasis is on expanding knowledge of theories and their application to advanced nursing practice.
NURS 502: 3 Credits (3 theory hours/week)
Research Methodology
Advanced research in nursing [...]