Scientific & Theoretical Foundation (NR 702)

Term: Academic Year 2010-11 Fall

Faculty

	M. Murray Mayo Ph.DShow MyInfo popup for M. Murray Mayo Ph.D
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	Katharine Y. Kolcaba Ph.DShow MyInfo popup for Katharine Y. Kolcaba Ph.D
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	Janet Baker DNPShow MyInfo popup for Janet Baker DNP
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	Office hours: Monday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday 8:15 AM to 5:45 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:15 AM to 5:45 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:15 AM to 5:45 PM Thursday 8:15 AM to 5:45 PM Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Friday 8:15 AM to 5:45 PM

Schedule

Wed, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (9/1/2010 - 9/1/2010) Location: LR PC 102
Sat, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (9/18/2010 - 11/20/2010) Location: LR MU 320

Description

This course focuses on the relationship between theory and methods of inquiry. Selected theories, concepts, and issues related to nursing and health are explored; application of theory to nursing practice is emphasized. Course content includes inquiry based on interaction of theory, research, and practice in the development of nursing knowledge and the improvement of clinical outcomes. Students also explore and examine the ways in which nursing philosophy and nursing knowledge impact professional nursing. The final project of this course involves a concept analysis linking theory to practice in areas related to the students??? advanced practices.