Reading Research Literature Guidelines Updated 9/2018 Purpose The student will read research literature to determine the research purpose, question, design, population, sample, limitations, data collection and analysis. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO4 and 8) CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab signif...

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO2 Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) CO4 Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8) CO5 Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8) Access the following information. You may read the PDF online or download it....

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO1 Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7) CO2 Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) CO3 Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6) CO4 Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs...

PICOT Worksheet Guidelines Updated 9/2018 Purpose Clear identification of the problem or opportunity is the first step in evidence-based nursing. This assignment offers a tool to assist in the identification of the problem, proposed intervention, and desired outcomes. Completion of the assignment will include identification of the problem or concern using the PICOT format. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcome. CO1: Examine the sou...

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO2 Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) CO4 Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs 4 and 8) This week, we will discuss the research design and sample for your nursing clinical issue. The research design flows from the research question and outlines the plan ...

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (COs). CO1 Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO 7) CO2 Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs 4 and 8) Reflect on your practice, and identify a significant nursing clinical issue or change project that you would like to search for evidence in online sources. Formulate searchable, clinical questions...

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO5 Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 and 8) The practice of nursing is deeply rooted in nursing knowledge, and nursing knowledge is generated and disseminated through reading, using, and creating nursing research. Professional nurses rely on research findings to inform their practice decisions; they use critical thinking to apply research directly to specific patien...

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO8 Discuss the value of best evidence as a driving force to institute change in delivery of nursing care. (PO 8) Prior to posting, complete the Week 8 AACN Essentials Self-Assessment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Compare your scores from Week 1 to Week 8. How far have you come? How will you apply this information to continue to improve your informatics knowledge in nursing practic...

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO). CO6 Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client's right to privacy. (PO 6) This week, we will discuss personal communication devices and their use in healthcare. As we focus on this topic, please address the questions below in the discussion. How can the use of the nurse's personal c...

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to communicate your understanding of the importance of quality information in everyday nursing practice; discuss the roles and responsibilities of a nursing information expert; and articulate how the professional nurse uses information and data in everyday practice to improve outcomes. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following Course Outcomes. CO1: Describe patient-care technologies as appropriate to add...