NUR409 · RN Review Course
Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Nursing Major · Junior II · 3 credits. Didactic nursing course; AACN & NCLEX-2026 mapping.
Week 1
Week 1 — Introduction to Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Introduction to Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Week 2
Week 2 — The Spirit of Inquiry & Asking Clinical Questions (PICOT)
The Spirit of Inquiry & Asking Clinical Questions (PICOT)
Week 3
Week 3 — The Research Process & Frameworks
The Research Process & Frameworks
Week 4
Week 4 — Searching for Evidence & Levels of Evidence
Searching for Evidence & Levels of Evidence
Week 5
Week 5 — Quantitative Research Designs
Quantitative Research Designs
Week 6
Week 6 — Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research
Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research
Week 7
Week 7 — Measurement, Data & Basic Statistics
Measurement, Data & Basic Statistics
Week 8
Week 8 — Critical Appraisal of Evidence
Critical Appraisal of Evidence
Week 9
Week 9 — Synthesis & Strength of the Body of Evidence
Synthesis & Strength of the Body of Evidence
Week 10
Week 10 — EBP Models & the Translation of Evidence
EBP Models & the Translation of Evidence
Week 11
Week 11 — Research vs. Quality Improvement vs. EBP
Research vs. Quality Improvement vs. EBP
Week 12
Week 12 — Research Ethics & Protection of Human Subjects
Research Ethics & Protection of Human Subjects
Week 13
Week 13 — Implementing & Sustaining Practice Change
Implementing & Sustaining Practice Change
Week 14
Week 14 — Dissemination & the Nurse as Scholar
Dissemination & the Nurse as Scholar
Week 15
Week 15 — Integration & Review
Integration & Review