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Evidence Appraisal

Fall 2026 > Health Sciences > NURS.7700 > 031

Course No: NURS.7700-031; SIS Class Nbr: 5122; SIS Term: 3610
Course Status: Open

Course Description

In this course the student will explore the role of the DNP in evaluating evidence to inform practice. The student will also identify a critical issue or influential trend within the health care system that impacts health care delivery. Methods relevant to reviewing, analyzing, synthesizing, and applying evidence from the scientific literature will be discussed. Models of systematic reviews of the literature will be explored and implemented. Decisions will be made relative to the student's topical area of interest and identification of the Scholarly Project Chair.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: NURS.7070 Epidemiology of Health Promotion, and Must be a matriculating student in DNP program or needs permission of instructor.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 2
  • Instructor: Patricia MacCulloch
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2026 Fall: Sep 01 to Dec 19 15-Week (Full-Term)
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1830 | Pay as little as $373/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: DNP in Nursing Practice

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