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NURS 471R - Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice for the Accelerated Student

3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the foundational concepts and skills needed to integrate the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values into nursing practice. Students learn to search, analyze, and critique research to address clinical questions and improve patient outcomes. Emphasis is placed on applying an evidence-based practice framework, exploring legal and ethical considerations, evaluating research and other evidence, and developing competencies in making informed, person-centered clinical decisions.

(RE) Prerequisite(s): NURS 309 , NURS 316 , NURS 322 , NURS 333 , NURS 354 .
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 351 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (accelerated track); minimum student level – senior.


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