This course will introduce the nurse's role in the research process as an evidence-based research consumer, as an assessor and evaluator of research studies and trends that impact nursing care, and as an investigator of other nursing related issues. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the nursing prerequisites; Admission to the Nursing Major (BSN pre-licensure option); Completion of NURS 3201, NURS 3202, NURS 3204, NURS 3205 and NURS 3309 with a "B" letter grade or better. Corequisites: Enrollment in NURS 3203, NURS 3310, NURS 3312, and NURS 3412.