THEORY IN NURSING RESEARCH

NURSING 807

A comprehensive understanding of the intellectual traditions that informed the development of grounded theory, variations of grounded theory (second generation), and to provide an opportunity for active participation in grounded theory research. Requires hands-on participation in a field-research project of the student's choice, engaging in data-collection and analysis, and in-depth readings in symbolic interaction and grounded theory method.

NURSING 803

Focuses on the conduct of research primarily from empirical, analytical traditions. Address the integration of research paradigms, questions, designs, and methods for such research. Compare details, characteristics, strengths and limitations of alternative research designs and methods. Discuss issues and standards for preparing research proposals for different purposes (e.g., institutional review boards for human subjects, NIH) to advance the nursing discipline.

NURSING 804

Focuses on how to conduct qualitative research. Content addresses the philosophical underpinnings of various interpretive qualitative methodologies to assist in matching the best method to particular research questions. Engage in research procedures associated with various qualitative traditions.

NURSING 722

Examine theoretical perspectives and evidence-based approaches to human responses to health and illness during adulthood and old age. Concepts and research from multiple disciplines will be examined as a framework for reflective practice with adults.

NURSING 706

Examines a variety of research methods available to address health care problems and issues in general, and nursing in particular.