5608 Theory Development In Nursing I (3)
Selected readings in philosophy of science will be used as the context for
exploring the philosophical underpinnings of nursing and the rise of nursing
science. Students will discuss how changes and shifts occur in paradigms,world
views,and bodies of knowledge. The discipline of nursing and the relationship
among nursing theory,research,and practice will be discussed. Integration of
theory into the development of research-based nursing knowledge will be
explored,with emphasis on empirical evidence, hypothesis development,study
design, research design,and translation into clinical practice.
Prerequisites:12 credit hours of master's level coursework, including theory