NURS 9807 Strategies for Knowledge Development in Nursing
In conjunction with Philosophical Inquiry for Knowledge Development in Nursing, this course provides an in-depth exploration of theory and knowledge development for nursing purposes and interdisciplinary collaborations. Students will gain an understanding of the various ways by which important disciplinary questions arise, are formulated, and pursued. Select theoretical frameworks and concepts are critiqued for their clarity, logic and utility for disciplinary knowledge development. A particular focus is placed on application to the student's area of interest and in formulating salient, researchable questions.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Corequisites
- co-requisite Philosophical Inquiry for Knowledge Development in Nursing
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.94 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.94 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Karen Lyons | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 4 |
| Fall 2024 | Karen Lyons | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 3 of 4 |
| Fall 2023 | Karen Lyons | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 of 5 |
| Fall 2022 | Karen Lyons | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 3 of 6 |
| Fall 2021 | Karen Lyons | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 2 of 4 |