Course Description
This course focuses on application of knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for the provision of safe,
quality, evidence-based nursing care for individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis is placed on evidence
appraisal, utilization, and scholarly dissemination. This course prepares graduates to participate as members of
teams engaged in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research.
Course Objectives
Synthesize evidence from multiple sources to propose evidence-based solutions for provision of safe, quality nursing
care. (Clinical Judgment/Evidence-based Practice)
2. Critically appraise database-derived evidence to support provision of safe, quality nursing care. (Informatics)
3. Present evidence-based interventions that support provision of safe, quality nursing care. (Leadership)
4. Recognize the contributions of interprofessional team members integral to successful implementation of safe, quality,
evidence-based practices. (Interprofessional)
5. Effectively participate in team-based projects to disseminate evidence that supports provision of safe, quality nursing
care. (Professionalism/Self Care)
