This course focuses on knowledge acquisition of nursing science, nursing theorists, borrowed theorists, and the use of evidence knowledge. Through a process of selective review and critical evaluation, students examine the current literature and explore the issues and trends in the current research in the discipline of nursing. Emphasis is on the critique of research findings and application of research to clinical practice and advanced nursing knowledge. Learners analyze conceptual and theoretical perspectives specific to advancing nursing practice. The processes of creating theory based practice guidelines will be explored. Emphasis on creating strategies for making theory based practice a reality. Prereq: majors only.