NURSING 706 / Research Issues in the Introduction and Evaluation of Advanced Practice Nursing Roles

3 unit(s)

D. Bryant-Lukosius

The search for more cost-effective strategies to deliver health care and the nursing profession’s emphasis on the development of advanced practice nursing (APN) roles have afforded the opportunity to consider expanded roles for nurses in a variety of primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings. A major change in the delivery of health services should be based on scientific evidence where possible. This course will focus on the steps involved in introducing and evaluating new roles for APNs, related research methods, APN models, working with decision-making partners, and writing successful related research proposals. A separate distance education fee will apply.