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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

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