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Florida International University
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Nursing
LEVEL II
COURSE DESCRIPTION
[Semester, Year]
NUR 3666
COURSE TITLE
Evidence-Based Nursing and Research for Global
Health Care
SECTION
[U01,U02]
PLACEMENT
Semester II, Junior Year
COURSE CREDITS
3 credits
CLOCK HOURS
2 ½ hours
FACULTY
[Dr. Florence Keane]
[305 348 7757, keanef@fiu.edu]
[MMC, AHC3 324, Wednesdays 12-5]
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COURSE NUMBER
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Develop research knowledge and skills of evidence-based healthcare practice around the globe. This is a
global learning course that counts towards your global learning graduation requirement. Students will
learn how healthcare around the world can be changed by the science of nursing. Prerequisite: Admission
to nursing major; STA XXXX.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Explain the interactive relationships between theory, research, and evidence-based practice
worldwide.
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Explore the state of evidence-based practice locally, nationally and globally and analyze factors
that influence evidence from a local, state, national and global perspective. (GL)
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Identify the main qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches to research, the
advantages and limitations of each approach, and the appropriate use of each approach by
critiquing research from around the world.
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Apply knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, processes, and models in
analyzing and critiquing research studies and evidence-based practice guidelines.
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Advocate for protection of human subjects and apply legal and ethical precepts to guide research
and scholarly work both nationally and globally.
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Describe how gender, ethnicity, vulnerability, and other sociodemographic factors affect
interpretation and application of research findings on the local, state, national and international
levels.
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Explain how evidence-based practice and practice guidelines may be modified to meet resource
availability and sociocultural norms of specific groups and populations at the local, state, national
and global levels. (GL)
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Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards
and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes at the local, state, national and global
levels.
Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with
other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes in diverse populations.
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Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence and best practices
within local, state, national, and global arenas. (GL)
TOPICAL OUTLINE
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Interaction of Theory, Research, and Evidence-based Practice in a Global Setting
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Use of Technology for Evidence-Based Practice
o Use of database resources to inform research process and evaluate evidence
o Electronic database retrieval systems (CINAHL, Medline, etc)
o Statistical packages
o Clinical information systems (CIS)
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Evidence-Based Practice in the Global setting.
o Principles around the world
o Global Models
o Quality indicators & performance measures
o Clinical practice guidelines as evidence around the world
o Research Process
o Levels and evaluation of evidence
o Process for producing evidenced-based practice guidelines
o Discussion of implementation of evidenced-based practice in the clinical setting and
resolving conflicts when current practice conflicts with evidence-based practice
o Discussion of modifying evidenced-based practice and practice guidelines to meet
resource availability and sociocultural norms of specific groups and populations from the
global perspective.
o Evaluation of factors influencing implementation and documentation of evidence-based
practice
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Scholarship Dissemination Methods,
o Oral/visual presentations
o Report writing for institutional evaluation
o Publications
o Newsletters, etc.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
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Lecture/discussion, guest speakers, student presentations, audiovisual aids, written assignments, assigned
readings
EVALUATION METHODS
Exams, quizzes, student presentations, papers, written assignments, class participation
REQUIRED TEXTS
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009). Essentials of nursing research: Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
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Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009). Study guide for essentials of nursing research: Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
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American Psychological Association (APA). (2009). Publication manual (6th ed.). Washington, DC:
APA.
REQUIRED PURCHASES
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), student response card RF, audio plug-in (earphones) for the computer
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COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
GRADING
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The preferable means of communicating with me will be by course email. On the email site you may send
a general mail or you may choose to make your communication private.
Alternately you may contact me by telephone, please allow 24 hrs to get a reply.
Course Requirements
Weights
15%
Midterm
25%
Student assignments/online
10%
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Quizzes
Final
25%
Research Activity/Paper/Presentation
25%
Total
100%
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Letter
Grade
Range
Letter
Grade
Range
Letter
Grade
Range
73 - 74
93 - 100
B-
83 - 84
D+
A-
91 - 92
C+
81 - 82
D
69 - 72
B+
89 - 90
C
77 - 80
D-
67 - 68
B
85 - 88
C-
75 - 76
F
0 - 66
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Note: In the CNHS the passing grade is a C+ (77)
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Fiu's policies and procedures are important to the quality of your education.
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Click here for details on our On-campus Orientation/Online Tutorial, Server Maintenance Requirements,
FIU Library support and FIU Policies.
http://cnhs.fiu.edu/nursing/graduate for Nursing Policies
The faculty retains the right to modify the course throughout the semester for any reason.
QUIZZES
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There will be 3 quizzes. Quizzes are worth 15% of the grade, 3 quizzes worth 5% each.
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There will be a midterm and a final, each is worth 25% of the grade.
Students are expected to take the quizzes and exams during the scheduled time. If a student cannot take
the quiz, the faculty must be notified PRIOR to the scheduled quiz. It’s the student’s responsibility to
contact the faculty as soon as possible to arrange for a make-up quiz or exam. Without proper
documented reasons, quizzes/exams will not be given on dates other than specified ones!
ASSIGNMENTS
There will be 2 assignments. All will be individual assignments. Each assignment is worth 5%.
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RESEARCH PROJECT
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There will be one research paper/ project. Research papers/projects are group assignments and must be
written in APA format. Students will present their research paper/project as a group. The research project
is worth 25% of the grade. See calendar for due dates.
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EXPECTATION OF THIS COURSE
All course requirements and objectives must be met in order to obtain a passing grade.
Students who turn in assignments late will have five (5) points deducted for every late day. Also, you
must CHECK to ensure that your assignment is saved as a word document (.doc) or else your assignment
will be considered as late.
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Students are expected to read the assigned readings prior to each class. The readings will be the
foundation for discussions.
Class rules include but are not limited to being on time.
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All cell phones and beepers should be turned off during class time.
This syllabus is not final and is subject to change.
POLICIES
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Academic Misconduct
Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through
excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and community service.
All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to
demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students are expected to adhere to a standard of
academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational
mission of Florida International University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that
if they are found responsible for academic misconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct
procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Students who plagiarize or cheat can be
charged with academic misconduct. Penalties for academic misconduct can include up to dismissal from
the University.
Misconduct includes:
Cheating: The unauthorized use of books, notes, aids, electronic sources; or assistance from another
person with respect to examinations, course assignments, field service reports, class recitations; or the
unauthorized possession of examination papers or course materials, whether originally
authorized or not.
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Plagiarism: The use and appropriation of another's work without any indication of the source and the
representation of such work as the student's own. Any student, who fails to give credit for ideas,
expressions or materials taken from another source, including internet sources, is guilty of plagiarism. If
you are found guilty of plagiarism then you may be subject to receiving a failing grade for the course.
Religious Holidays
Religious holidays are an excused absence, but not beyond the day for the holiday itself. Students should
make their requests known at the beginning of the semester and arrangements must be made with the
faculty member for missed work.
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Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who may need special accommodations must register with the Office of
Disability Services. In addition, students must contact the instructor so that arrangements can be made to
accommodate their needs.
See Student Handbook, Academic Policies & Regulations for more information on the above.
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Students unable to take an exam at the scheduled time must make arrangements with the faculty
member PRIOR to the exam date. If the faculty member is not available, the director (Dr.
Hamilton) must be notified.
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The University policy regarding Academic Integrity is adhered to in this course. Adherence to
the Honor Code is a professional competency and an expectation of all students. Any act of
dishonesty that violates the honor code and misrepresents your efforts or ability is grounds for
immediate failure of the course.
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SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE 2011
Date
Topical
Reading Assignments
Outline
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Week1
Part1
Essentials of nursing research:
1-10/
Overview
Appraising evidence for
1-11
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Assignments, Quizzes & Exams
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Chap. 1-2= Intro to research
in a global, evidenced based
practice environment
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Dr. Martin Luther King
Holiday no class
1/17/11
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
Assignment 1 (Individual)
–Global Research Problem
Identify a Global Research
Problem that you are interested
in. See list of problems. (individual
assignment)
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Week21/18
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Chap 3-5= Key concepts &
steps in Qual. & Quant.
Research; Reading &
critiquing; ethics.
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Late Fee $100.00 assessed
Part 2
Preliminary
Steps
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
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1/20/11
Week 31/24/25
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nursing practice . (7 ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
Week 41/31-2/1
Chap. 6= Problems,
Questions & Hypotheses
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
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Quiz1 (Individual)
Chap. 1-6
Chap. 7 & 8= Literature
Reviews
Theoretical & Conceptual
Frameworks
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Last day to WDR with
25% refund
Week52/7/8
Part 3
Designs
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
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2/4
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nursing practice . (7th
ed). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
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Chap. 9
Qualitative Research
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins
2/14/15
Midterm
Chap. 11-12
Specific types of research
Sampling Plans
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Week72/21/22
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Week6-
Part 4
Data
Collection
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Week82/28-3/1
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
Chap. 13 & 14
Data Collection
Measurement and Data
Quality
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Do corresponding exercises
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Online Assign 2 (Group)
Literature Review on selected
topic (5 research articles)
Each student will research an
article and the group leader will
compile & submit.
Chap. 1-10 (Individual)
in study guide
3/4
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
Quiz 2 (Individual)
Chap. 11-14
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Part 5
Data analysis
&
Interpretation
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Week93/7/8
Last day to DROP with a
DR grade
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Chap. 15
Statistical Analysis of
Quantitative Research
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Spring Break-Enjoy the
Week Off
Week103/14/11
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Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
Chap. 16
Rigor and Interpretation in
Quantitative Research
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
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Week113/21/22
Week123/28/29
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
Chap. 17
Analysis of Qualitative Data
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Quiz 3 (Individual)
Chap. 15
Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Chap. 18
Trustworthiness and
Integrity in Qualitative
Research
Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
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Week144/11/12
Submit Group Project
Under discussion section
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Polit, D. & Beck, C. (2009).
Essentials of nursing research:
Appraising evidence for
nursing practice . (7th ed).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer, Lippincott, Williams &
Wilkins.
Week134/4/5
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Week15- Course
4/18/19
Review
Week164/25/26
Chap. 19
Systematic reviews: MetaAnalysis and MetaSynthesis
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Do corresponding exercises
in study guide
Review
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Final Exam Cumulative
10
(Individual)
11
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