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2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay
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NURS 318 - Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement

Units: 2
This course introduces the scientific research process and the critical appraisal of evidence-based health-related research. Focus is on the ethical conduct of research, research evaluation and integration into clinical practice, and the application of research to quality improvement. 

Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring


Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 

  1. Evaluate selected methodologies used in health-related research 
  2. Analyze current and historical ethical behaviors and standards for protection of human subjects
  3. Critically appraise research that informs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines 
  4. Apply the principles of quality improvement to translational research



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