NUR 3330 Research Proposal Development Honors

The processes of identifying and conceptualizing a current nursing research problem
and formulating testable hypotheses are addressed. Emphasis is placed on gathering and
exploring the existing literature in order to develop a synthesis of the literature.
Students explore theories relevant to nursing clinical practice and select an appropriate
conceptual or theoretical framework to guide their research study. Exploration of a research
design, development of data collection methods, sampling, and plan for data analysis are
emphasized. The role of nurse as a researcher will be developed through formulation of a
written and oral research proposal that will provide the foundation for subsequent
semesters’ focus on implementation, analysis, and evaluation of outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 3500 and NUR 3260
Credits: 2.0