3 Credits At the completion of this course, students will have an understanding of Nursing science and the relationship between philosophy of science and Nursing research. The students will compare and contrast research paradigms and in doing so develop an understanding of the research process. Based on this understanding, students will develop skills to analyze and evaluate published Nursing research reports. In addition, students will understand how evidence-based practice is the foundation for professional Nursing. Prerequisite(s):NURS 201 - Foundations of Professional Nursing (ASD), NURS 220 - Health Assessment and Clinical Skills (ASD), NURS 227 - Principles of Pathophysiology (ASD) and NURS 229 - Pharmacology for Nursing (ASD) Other: Accelerated Second Degree Program only