NUR 4335 Application of Evidenced-Based Nursing Practice and Practicum
This course and practicum offers the student the opportunity to identify a substantive, research problem related to improving patient outcomes in a healthcare setting, and will assist the student to synthesize concepts and knowledge learned in the RN-BSN program. The student will work in conjunction with a mentor to identify a research problem related to the mentorship experience. The previous Nursing research course serves as the foundation for implementing the principles of evidence-based practice. The student will begin to develop the first three phases on an evidence-based proposal. This course involves six hours per week of clinical time; this time is flexible to maximize the student learning by allowing practical application of theory and principles in a practice setting. Consideration is given to the student’s career objectives whether they are related to service, education, or administration. Mentorship: Six hours per week working with mentor. Students need to complete a total of 72 mentorship hours. Students are required to attend one legislative or executive branch meeting/ hearing at the State House and/or MA Board of Registration in Nursing meeting. This meeting is to be included as part of the student’s mentorship hours.
Prerequisite
All 3000- 4000-level nursing courses.