Students will demonstrate an understanding of life-long learning and how the constellation of bio-psycho-social knowledge and skills differentiates the role of the professional nurse. Students will also demonstrate knowledge through application of research methods that support evidence based practice models in community and organizational settings. Students will utilize writing and presentation skills providing a systematic process for the evaluation and application of scientific evidence and the sharing of evidence based practices. Students will use the scientific method to develop questions and test hypotheses that support safe and effective care delivery.

Required Courses

  • NURS 311: QSEN: Pt. Centered Care (1 unit)
  • NURS 312: QSEN:Teamwork & Collaborat (1 unit)
  • NURS 313: QSEN:Evidence Based Practice (1 unit)
  • NURS 314: QSEN:Safety & Qual. Improve (1 unit)
  • NURS 321: Info Mgmt in Nursing (3 units)
  • NURS 330: Research Methods (4 units)
  • NURS 395: Special Topics (1 to 6 units)
  • NURS 422S: Community Health Nursing Lab (4 units)