NURS-FPX 4025 is designed to advance Capella RN-BSN competencies in evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and scholarly inquiry. The course prepares registered nurses to interpret research findings and apply evidence-based practice models to support informed clinical and organizational decision making. Students analyze the relevance, quality, and effectiveness of research evidence to guide interventions that improve patient, system, and population health outcomes.

Emphasis is placed on strengthening critical thinking, clinical judgment, and the ethical use of evidence in care planning. Learners also develop competencies in professional nursing communication through scholarly writing and appropriate use of research literature. By integrating evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences, the course supports safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Overall, NURS-FPX 4025 equips RN-to-BSN students with the skills needed to lead evidence-based improvements in healthcare practice, directly aligning with Capella’s RN-BSN program outcomes.