This course reflects the commitment of Eastern Mennonite University as a Christian, liberal arts university, to nurture an appreciation for the rich resources of the scriptures for creative personal faith and human life in the modern world. It is designed to foster knowledge and understanding of the literature and history of the Bible and the integration of faith, learning, and living. An introduction to elementary probability theory and random variables with application to statistical theory involving descriptive statistics, correlation, hypothesis testing, and analyis of variance. This module guides the student in understanding the research process and in becoming a critical consumer of research. Nursing research concepts are examined in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Students critically read and critique nursing research.
NRS 460 Family Health Focuses on nursing with the family as client. Theories of family nursing are examined and applied. Crisis theory is considered. This module focuses on the development of global awareness, faith, and management as it relates to cross-cultural understanding. Students will be challenged to look beyond their own culture and understand social systems and institutions from the perspective of people in another culture.