BSN 435Scholarship and Evidence-Based Practice in NursingDistance345An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hourFall, Spring, and Summer (subject to enrollment)Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three (3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in College Algebra or equivalent; and BSN 266.NoneENG 311, MAT 220, and BSN 355This course provides an introduction to the research process in the practice of nursing. Research in nursing is important to promote, maintain, and restore health, and to ensure quality and safety in nursing practice. Learners will examine the research process as a basis for how scientific nursing knowledge is obtained. The steps in the research process are identified, discussed, and will be implemented in conjunction with the Capstone Proposal course (BSN 355). The course will explore the use of nursing research in the development of therapeutic nursing interventions. Learners will learn to apply critical thinking skills to the evaluation of published nursing research for application to practice.BSN