Formation of healthcare policy within the healthcare industry and its impact on the consumer and provider will be examined. Introduction to the research process in nursing research is explored, including research methodology and inferential statistics. Identification of a specific research problem in nursing, a specific research design, and completion of a research proposal are required. Emphasis is on development and implementation of a research design appropriate for advanced clinical practice. Completion of thesis, researched-based project, or publishable paper is required.
Students meet with their research advisor on an individualized basis.
Focus is on analysis of roles in nursing and healthcare system. Course includes identification of management and leadership styles, organizational influences, and project criteria and outcomes. Applications are drawn from and applied to students' specific practicum. NURS 5100, NURS 5401. Focus is on the application of concepts and theories of organization and management and role development.