Course Title: Nursing Research Course Code: NUR 392 Program: Bachelor of Nursing Department: Community Health Nursing College: Nursing college Institution: Taibah University Version: V2 Last Revision Date: 2015 A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: ( 4 ) 2. Course type A. ?University ? College ?Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: ( 6TH Level/3rd Year) 4. Course general Description: The course introduces nursing research principles, processes, and applications into nursing education and practice with focus on the role of evidence-based practice (EBP) in clinical nursing decision-making. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): NUR 292 6. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): NON 7. Course Main Objective(s): 1. To equip students with the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate and apply research findings to enhance evidence-based nursing practice. 2. To foster the ability to effectively communicate research findings and their implications for nursing practice. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 60 100% 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid ? Traditional classroom ? E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 96. Lectures 45 97. Laboratory/Studio 98. Field 99. Tutorial 15 100. Others (specify) Total 60 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Describe key research elements, differentiate research approaches, and understand plagiarism to support ethical nursing research K.1 Lectures, Class/Group Discussion Standardized Exams 2.0 Skills 2.1 Apply critical thinking and evidence-based clinical judgment to evaluate research process, and findings S.1 Lectures, Class Discussion Standardized Exams 2.2 Design a basic research proposal that incorporates ethical guidelines and contributes to nursing knowledge. S.2 Lectures, Class Discussion Group Project Assignment/ presentation 2.3 Communicates research findings clearly, concisely, and in a cogent manner via written and verbal communication S.6 Lectures, Individual and Group Project Assignments Group Project Assignment /presentation 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Apply ethical principles to research and protection of human subjects V.1 Lectures Class/Group Discussion Standardized Exams C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 78. Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment 8 79. Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research 4 3. Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses 4 4. Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence in the Literature 4 5. Reading and Critiquing Research Articles 8 6. Ethics in Nursing Research 4 7. Quantitative Research: Design and Methods 4 8. Quantitative Research: Sampling 4 9. Quantitative Research: Measurement and Data Collection 4 10. Quantitative Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation 8 11. Qualitative Research: Design, Methods, Data analysis and Interpretation 4 12. Research Project Communication: Presentation Evaluation 4 Total 60 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 64. Standardized Exam (Quiz) Week 4 5% 65. Midterm Standardized Exam Week 9 20% 66. Group Assignments Throughout semester 15% 4. Group Project Presentation Week 15 20 % 5. Final Standardized Exam End of Semester 40% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References Polit, D., & Beck, C. (2021). Essentials of nursing research: Appraising evidence for nursing practice (10th ed). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Supportive References Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Allender, J., Rector, C., Rector, C., & Warner, K. (10th ed). Community & public health nursing: Promoting the public's health. lippincott williams & wilkins. Electronic Materials American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American psychological association. American Psychological Association. A brief summary of the APA publication format is available online from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html Access to online databases of medical literature (MedLine, CINAHL, Google Scholar, University E-library, EBSCOhost, ProQuest) Other Learning Materials 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Blackboard Projector Internet Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Students Department Leader Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Faculty Evaluation Effectiveness of Students assessment Students Faculty Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Achievement of CLO (course report) Quality of learning resources Students Faculty Department Leader Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Course report Direct: Course report The extent to which CLOs have been achieved Students Faculty Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Results of CLOs Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)