Semester:

Spring 2008

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Instructor:

Sharon Strand

Textbook:

Course Description:

This course develops basic research concepts and processes that are necessary for the professional nurse to participate in an evidence-based practice.  Introduction to research methods, process, and analysis of research findings are emphasized.

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Win 2000/XP or Mac OSX Pentium/G3 1Ghz w/ 1.5 GB RAM
 High Speed Internet Access Recommended*
 Firefox 1.5.0.11 or Internet Explorer 6x
 Java runtime environment 1.5.11  (J2SE) 5.0 update 11 for Windows and (J2SE) 5.0 Release 4 for OSX
 UPDATES-Make sure you download security patches for your operating system. If you're a Microsoft Windows user, get your monthly updates at www.microsoft.com/security. If you use Mac, check out updates at www.mac.com/support.
 
 *Courses can be accessed via 56K modem connections although due to the long page load times this type of connection is not recommended and any connectivity problems due to this type of connection are not supported by Lewis-Clark State College.  

On Campus Requirements:

Please contact instructor.

Other Information:

On-line discussions may be required during this course. The LCWarriorMail account and WebCT course mail are the only accounts that will be used to contact students regarding online courses. An LCWarriorMail account is automatically assigned to students when they enroll. Access to this email account is found at www.lcwarriormail.com.  WebCT course mail is enabled when a student is enrolled in a WebCT course. Access to WebCT course mail is through each WebCT course. WebCT course mail is an internal mail system only and cannot be accessed outside of a WebCT course. Please check with your instructor to determine the preferred method of contact.