NURS 6901 - Theoretical Foundations in Science and Research
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A03, CRN 42560,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kristina Nappi
Email: knappi@ysu.edu
Course Description
Analysis of health-related evidence to continuously improve quality of practice. Exploration of the
significance of theory, research and research methods and strategies for translating evidence into
practice. Research design, instrumentation, data collection methods, statistical analysis, data analysis
and data interpretation will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Graduate nursing program status.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research
developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
LoBiondo-Wood, G. & Haber, J. (2026). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal
for evidence-based practice (11th ed.). Elsevier.
ISBN: 9780443246180
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association: The official guide to APA style (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
ISBN: 9781433832161
Up-to-Date is free and available through Maag library.
Texts and additional course materials will provide you with the foundation readings for this course. In
addition to the required texts, you may be required to read articles and other online materials. To
purchase course materials, go to the YSU Bookstore.
Additional Resources: Locate library and research information for topics covered in this course using
the links at the YSU Writing Center, YSU Maag Library, or the YSU Tech Desk.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Read: LoBiondo- Wood & Haber Ch 1, 2, 3 & 4 Read: PICOT Information Folder | Introduction to Course Overview of Research & Evidence-based Practice - Integrating research, evidence-based practice & quality improvement - Research questions, hypotheses & clinical questions - Gathering and appraising literature - Theoretical frameworks | Discussion Board Introduce Yourself -Sun 11:59pm EST Discussion Board PICOT Question -Thurs 11:59pm EST |
| 10/26 | Read: LoBiondo- Wood & Haber Ch 8, 9 & 10 Read: APA Resources Folder (in Getting Started) | Quantitative Research - Introduction - Experimental & quasi- experimental designs - Nonexperimental designs | Final Revision of PICOT from Module 1 (if needed) - Date Proposed Topic Class Readings Assignments/Tasks Due Must be approved by Thurs 11:59pm EST |
| 11/2 | Read: LoBiondo- Wood & Haber Ch 11, 12 & 13 | Quantitative Research - Systematic reviews - Sampling - Legal & ethical issues | Search Strategy Form - Sun 11:59pm EST Discussion Board Post – Research Ethics - Initial post Thurs 11:59pm EST, Response post Sun 11:59pm EST |
| 11/9 | Read: LoBiondo- Wood & Haber Ch 14, 15, 16 & 17 | Quantitative Research - Data collection methods - Reliability & validity - Data analysis - Understanding research findings | Literature Summary Table - Sun 11:59pm EST |
| 11/16 | Read: LoBiondo- Wood & Haber Ch 5 & 6 | Processes & Evidence related to Qualitative Research | Research Synthesis Paper - Sun 11:59pm EST |
| 11/23 | Read: LoBiondo- Wood & Haber Ch 19, 20 & 21 | Application of Research: Evidence-Based Practice & Quality Improvement | Narrated PowerPoint Presentation - Literature Review (post in Module 7 Discussion Board also) -Sun 11:59pm EST |
| 11/30 | Viewing of Classmates’ Narrated PowerPoint Presentations | Translating Evidence into Practice | Discussion Board Posts: Viewing of Classmates’ Narrated PowerPoint Presentations - Fri 11:59pm EST |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.