N613 may be substituted for nurse practitioner students. Clinical experiences may be completed in Madison or at other selected sites. A minimum of 9 credits is recommended. Baccaleaureate prepared nurses with non-master's certification as a nurse practitioner may qualify for a waiver of clinical credits. The objective of this program component is to further one's ability to apply a systematic method of study to nursing practice and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and theory in nursing.
Students enroll in two research methods courses.
One course focuses on the knowledge and skill needed to analyze and criticize nursing research conducted in the neo-positivist tradition. In the other course, students explore the interpretive paradigm and how it is reflected in qualitative methods. In addition, students enroll in a research practicum to work closely with faculty on research. Thus, students are involved directly with the nature, scope, and design of a research program. A minimum of 9 credits in research is required.