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112 School of Nursing9o3a, Measurement of Clinical Variables. 3 credit hours. This course focuses on thetheories of measurement, reliability, and validity of research instruments. Studentsimplement two projects in a laboratory setting. Three hours per week. J. Dixon.9o4a/b/c, Doctoral Independent Study. This elective is initiated by the student andnegotiated with faculty. The purpose is to allow in-depth pursuit of individual areas ofinterest and/or practice. A written proposal must be submitted and signed by the student,the faculty member(s), and the program chairperson. Credit varies according to theterms of the contract.9o5b, Creating Method: Issues in Nursing Research. 3 credit hours. This doctoralseminar explores the cutting edge of methodological development in nursing research,through illustration of how methodological perspectives are conceptualized and systematicallyanalyzed. The focus is on areas in which research leaders have not achieved consensus,areas in which existing consensus may be challenged, and areas of newly recognizedneeds for which appropriate methodology has not been developed. Special issuesrelated to validity and threats to validity in clinical research and the experiences of participantsin these studies are addressed. Three hours per week. J. Dixon.9o7, Dissertation Seminar. 3 credit hours. This seminar provides an opportunity forreview and synthesis of research related to a selected clinical research topic within a substantivearea of knowledge, and an opportunity for continued refinement of criticalthinking associated with the focus area of investigation. Each student has the opportunityto present a proposal, as well as to critique the proposals of others. All students areexpected to participate in a dissertation seminar for at least one year. The purpose of theseminar is to provide a forum of peers in which students can test their research ideas andshare the research experience. Work on the research proposal may be started as soon asthe student and major adviser determine an appropriate, researchable question. Threehours per week every other week. M. Grey.[9o9b, Curriculum and Instruction in Nursing. 3 credit hours. In order to be an effectivenurse educator one must possess a unique combination of clinical excellence and theability to convey nursing knowledge and skills effectively within the framework of a curriculum.In the classroom, nurse educators are challenged to stimulate learning indiverse populations of students through the development of critical thinking skills, theuse of creative teaching methods, and a knowledge of the unique characteristics of thelearner. In the clinical setting, clinical decision making and clinical judgment skills needto be fostered. This course examines the impact of selected theories and integratedhealth care delivery systems on the development of curriculum, implementation ofteaching strategies, and the evaluation of both curriculum and instructional methods.The course also addresses the various teaching strategies used with adult and other nontraditionallearners both in the classroom and in clinical settings. P. Milone-Nuzzo. Notoffered spring term 2003.]