This course introduces the registered nurses to the foundational knowledge, skills and attributes pertaining to evidence-based practice in healthcare. The course historically contextualizes the registered nurses understanding to the importance of research and evidence-based practice. Topics included in the course are: construction of clinical questions; types and levels of evidence; strengths and weaknesses of evidence; literature search strategies and databases; critical appraisal tools. At the completion of the course, the student will have the knowledge and skills to build and subsequently submit a clinical project proposal.
Grad Scheme
Letter
Prerequisites
None