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DNP 615 - Scientific Foundations for Doctoral Nursing Practice

This course will explore the development of nursing knowledge and theory. The philosophies of science and their influence on knowledge development for doctoral nursing practice are explored. Strategies for theory development and analysis will be discussed.

3 Credits.