Research Methods and Design

I thought this class was going to be dry and a bit boring. Tonight as I sat there for three hours listening to the professor lecture, I was interested in what he said and actually excited about the class assignments and projects. It was obvious that this professor is passionate about research and what's even more interesting is that he is not a nurse. Instead, he is a kinesiologist, specializing in research that affects the human heart. Penn's School of Nursing works to bring professors from other disciplines within the university to teach certain classes. I think this is a brilliant idea. Don't get me wrong, I think nursing is great, but there is also value in taking a class from someone who has a slightly different point of view. I do have an interest in nursing research and look forward with excitement about what I'll learn in NURS 637.