Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Rivier University Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Rivier University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NSG 802 - Interpretation of Quantitative Research for Healthcare


The foundational concepts of this course are designed to assist the advanced practice nurse become proficient in the reading and interpretation of quantitative health sciences research. Statistical concepts related to the health sciences will be included, to promote synthesis of the data and direct application to improved patient outcomes or practice change. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding of quantitative concepts by interpreting both individual and group quantitative research studies. Students learn to identify the particular analysis required and how to interpret the results of an array of commonly used quantitative methods. A graduate course in fundamentals of research, methods and design, or statistics within the last three years is recommended prior to this course.

Prerequisites & Notes
Offered: Summer

Credits: 3



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