title: The importance of an introduction to scientific methodology and research evaluation in the nursing curriculum: an Icelandic experience.
abstract: This article briefly presents a total academic program for preparing professional nurses at the University of Iceland and discusses the reasons for teaching an introductory course in scientific methodology and research evaluation in its curriculum. It is argued that scientific methodology and research evaluation adds a necessary component to the qualification of the nursing graduate and an ability to participate in clinical research and advancement of research-based practice.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kristjánsdóttir
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007055:Iceland; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods