Grading Methodology Quizzes Week 5 & 10 10% Annotated bibliography Due Week 8 15% Critique of a qualitative nursing research article Due Week 11 20% Critique of a quantitative nursing research article Due Week 13 20% Presentation of research study results Due Week 16 15% Participation in research project Ongoing 20% Content Outline Module1: Overview of Nursing Research Week 1 – Development of Nursing Research Week 2 – Ethical Issues in Nursing Research Week 3 – An Overview of Quantitative Research Week 4 – An Overview of Qualitative Research Week 5 – Identifying Nursing Research Problems Week 6 – Review of the Literature Week 7 – Theory and Nursing Research Week 8 – Hypothesis and Research Questions Module 2: Research Designs Week 9 – Qualitative Research Designs Week 10 – Quantitative Research Designs Week 11 – Populations and Samples Week 12 – Measurement and Collection of Data Week 13 – Descriptive & Inferential Statistics Week 14 – Presentation and Discussion of Study Findings Week 15 & 16 – Finish Research Projects and do Presentations
Appendix A Program Outcomes Level Objectives Course Objectives Professional Standards and Competencies Assessment Method The graduating student will apply current clinical practice standards when planning and implementing health care. Advocate for patients by collaborating with members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate plan of care. Incorporate the use of evidence-based research for the purpose of caring for patients, improving outcomes, health promotion activities, and continued professional development. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN), 2008 – Essential VII, Clinical Prevention and Population Health; Essential IX, Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice The ANA Standards – Standard I, Quality of Care; Standard III, Scholarship for Evidence Based Practice Evaluations will be completed via written quizzes, critiques of both qualitative and quantitative studies, and classroom discussion. The graduating student will demonstrate critical thinking in decision making by using current standards of practice, evidence based practice, and research. Recognize the significance of research to the practice of nursing. Demonstrate the ability to utilize the research process in ascertaining clinical problem solving strategies. Incorporate the use of evidence-based research for the purpose of caring for patients, improving outcomes, health promotion activities, and continued professional development. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN), 2008 – Essential IX, Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice The ANA Standards – Standard I, Quality of Care; Standard VII, Research Evaluations will be completed via written quizzes, critiques of both qualitative and quantitative studies, and classroom discussion. Students will be conducting a collaborative research study and presenting their findings in a formal manner.
The graduating student will employ ethical behaviors with relation to respect, values, and morals of diverse populations, based on the Code of Ethics for Nurses. The graduating nurse will demonstrate responsibility and accountability by practicing nursing following the rules and regulations as delineated in the State Nurse Practice Act and as dictated by the State Board of Nursing. Demonstrate the understanding of ethical and legal issues in relation to the nursing profession and the common interest of public, health, safety, and welfare. Describe nursing research implications as it relates to practice, philosophy, and ethical issues. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN), 2008 – Essential V, Health Care, Policy, Finance and Regulatory Environment The ANA Standards – Standard II, Performance Appraisal; Standard V, Ethics The Code of Ethics for Nurses The New Jersey Nurse Practice Act New Jersey State Board of Nursing HIPAA Evaluations will be completed via written quiz and through classroom discussion on this topic. The graduating nurse will participate in professional development, evaluation of self-growth, and commitment to life- long learning. Demonstrate responsibility in providing safe and efficient quality care and support to patients by reviewing current literature. Demonstrate the ability to locate appropriate evidence-based nursing literature on the internet. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN), VIII, Professionalism and Professional Values The ANA Standards – Evaluations will be completed via written quizzes, critiques of both qualitative and quantitative studies, and classroom discussion. Students will be conducting a