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NURS 438

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Human Development Nursing Sci

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.81
Easiness
4.60
Total regs
255

Grade Distribution

Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.81
A
82.7%
211
B
16.5%
42
C
0.4%
1
D
0.0%
0
F
0.0%
0
W
0.4%
1
A–F + W
255
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
255

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.81
Easiness
4.60
C or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
100.0%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
255
A–F and W outcomes

NURS 438 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Valles, Elisa
3.94
RMP
NR
Graded
70
Total regs
70
#2
Leung, Mary
3.85
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Builds a foundation of concepts, methodology, and research appraisal associated with evidence-based practice and quality indicators of nursing care. Concepts of patient care technology will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NURS 423 .

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
67
Total regs
67
#3
Sperry, Amanda Susanne
3.81
RMP
NR
Graded
70
Total regs
70
#4
Hovey, Susan L
3.64
RMP
NR
Graded
47
Total regs
48
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Valles, Elisa
    3.94
    NR
    70
    70
  • 2
    Leung, Mary
    3.85
    NR
    67
    67
  • 3
    Sperry, Amanda Susanne
    3.81
    NR
    70
    70
  • 4
    Hovey, Susan L
    3.64
    NR
    47
    48