3 credit hoursPrerequisites: NURS 3000, NURS 3010, NURS 3030, NURS 3040, and NURS 3370; MATH 1530; or permission of the director of the School of Nursing. Utilizes systematic inquiry and analysis by reinforcing the problem-solving method. Utilization of research in the improvement of health care practice to affect positive client outcomes examined. Attention given to a thorough search and critique of current research literature related to a problem area selected by the student. Three hours lecture.