NUR (0302) 876 - Translational Science in Nursing

Credits: 3.00

Students will learn essential information to apply research and evidence to change nursing practice. Students critique publications focusing on the relationship between problems and practice, choose theories to support dissemination and implementation, identify and analyze current evidence and develop plans that incorporate systems thinking for improved care.

Prerequisite 1: NUR 874 and NUR 875
Corequisite: NUR 877

Course Learning Goals: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.   Identify and analyze clinical issues, particularly those involving quality and safety, for reflection and recommendation of system-wide plans for actions.
2.   Select and evaluate dissemination and implementation theories that support effective adoption of best evidence for in-depth analysis.
3.   Analyze the multiple processes of dissemination and implementation for the nurse as an individual and a member of a unit, system and community.
4.   Evaluate the nature of complex highly reliable organizations and the role of nursing leader in care improvement.
5.   Demonstrate understanding of multiple issues involved in the dissemination and implementation of a major practice change.