This course is an overview of evidence-based practice in healthcare.  Participants will be able to articulate the difference in research, EBP and Quality Improvement and explore appropriate venues for each.  EBP processes and SQUIRE 2.0 methodology are compared and contrasted.  Focus of the course is on the process of consulting the literature and synthesizing the literature review including evidence hierarchy and application methods.  Participants explore research ethics and institutional review processes. A topic of interest for the capstone project will be determined.