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Graduate Record 2008-2009 
    
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Graduate Record 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

GNUR 815 - Philosophy of Science and Development of Nursing Knowledge

Examines various philosophies of science as they have evolved over time and explores their ontological and epistemological implications for the development of nursing knowledge. Extant programs of research in nursing are critically analyzed to determine the philosophical traditions from which they arise and the consequences of those philosophical traditions for the kinds, and extent of, the knowledge produced by those research programs. (Y)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing or instructor permission.

Credits: 3