NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 1: Evidence-Based Practice and the History and Elements of Nursing Research

Objectives:

1.  Discuss the importance of nursing research in improving patient outcomes.

2.  Define research terminology and components of research articles.

3.  Identify critical elements of evidence-based practice.

4.  Evaluate a nursing practice problem using the PICOT question.

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Summary of Current Course Content Knowledge

Assessment Description

Academic engagement through active participation in instructional activities related to the course objectives is paramount to your success in this course and future courses. Through interaction with your instructor and classmates, you will explore the course material and be provided with the best opportunity for objective and competency mastery. To begin this class, review the course objectives for each Topic, and then answer the following questions as this will help guide your instructor for course instruction.

1.  Which weekly objectives do you have prior knowledge of and to what extent?

2.  Which weekly objectives do you have no prior knowledge of?

3.  What course-related topics would you like to discuss with your instructor and classmates? What questions or concerns do you have about this course?

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 1 DQ 1

After reviewing the course textbook, summarize the history of nursing research. Discuss the importance of nursing research as it relates to applying evidence in practice (evidence-based practice).

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 1 DQ 2

Assessment Description

The first step of the evidence-based practice process is to evaluate a nursing practice environment to identify a nursing problem in the clinical area. When a nursing problem is discovered, the nurse researcher develops a clinical guiding question to address that nursing practice problem.

For this discussion question, you will create a clinical guiding question known as a PICOT question. The PICOT question must be relevant to a nursing practice problem (coordination of health care, assessment, education, patient support, trauma prevention, recovery, health screenings, etc.).

After reviewing the relevant topic materials:

1.  Select a nursing practice problem of interest.

2.  Develop a PICOT question using the template and example provided below.

3.  Identify two articles, one qualitative and one quantitative, related to the problem of interest. Provide an APA-formatted reference for each article, and explain how each relates to your PICOT question. Be sure to identify which article is qualitative and which article is quantitative. These articles may be used in this week’s assignment.

PICOT question intervention format:

In                    (Population), how does                        (Intervention) compared to (Comparison) affect                 (Outcome) within                  (Time, optional)?

Example: In critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (P), how do daily 2% chlorhexidine cloth baths (I) compared to daily disposable non-antimicrobial cloth baths (C) affect the incidence of health care-associated infections (HAIs) (O)?

In responses to peers, provide feedback related to peers’ PICOT questions and their associated articles.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

Literature Evaluation Table

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to refine the PICOT question you developed in the discussion forum this week and begin evaluating literature that you will use in subsequent weeks to write your research paper.

Use the “Literature Evaluation Table” to complete this assignment. Prior to starting the “Literature Evaluation Table,” complete the following:

1.  Review the feedback you have received in the discussion forum related to your PICOT question so far. Make any necessary edits to your PICOT question.

2.  Conduct a literature search to locate four research articles focused on your selected nursing practice problem of interest. Note: This literature search should include two quantitative and two qualitative, peer-reviewed, primary research articles to support your nursing practice problem. A mixed-methods article can qualify towards meeting a qualitative or quantitative methodology. The two articles identified in Topic 1 DQ 2 can be used should you still find them relevant to your PICOT question.

Articles must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

The PICOT question and four peer-reviewed research articles you chose will be utilized for subsequent assignments.

Note: For best search results, do not include the words qualitative and quantitative in your search terms. Do include words that narrow or broaden your main topic. For example: Search for diabetes and pediatric and dialysis. To determine what research design was used in the articles the search produced, review the abstract and the methods section of the article. The author will provide a description of data collection using qualitative or quantitative methods. Systematic reviews, literature reviews, and metanalysis articles are good resources and provide a strong level of evidence but are not considered primary research articles. Therefore, they should not be included in this assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 1.2, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2

Research Terminology and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Assessment Description

Complete the “Research Terminology and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)” quiz. You will have 60 minutes to complete the quiz. You will have one opportunity to attempt the quiz, and it cannot be reopened once started.

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 2: Research Ethics and Evaluating Qualitative Research                                                                              

Objectives:

1.  Compare different types of qualitative designs.

2.  Evaluate a qualitative research article.

3.  Analyze the ethical considerations associated with conducting nursing research. 

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 2 DQ 1

Assessment Description

The three types of qualitative research designs are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 4.1, 4.2

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 2 DQ 2

Assessment Description

Select a qualitative research article, different than the one you used in Topic 1, focusing on a clinical nursing problem of your choice. Use this research article to address the following questions:

1.   Provide an APA reference of the article including a GCU permalink or working link used to access the article.

2.   Study design: How did you determine that the article is qualitative? What study methodology is used?

3.   Using the “CASP Qualitative Checklist,” found in topic Resources, evaluate the study. Based on your findings, summarize the critical appraisal of the selected research article.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

Benchmark – Ethical Conduct of Scholarly Activities

The focus of this assignment is to apply the principles detailed in the Belmont Report to case studies involving human subjects in research or a quality improvement project.

Utilize the “Ethical Conduct of Scholarly Activities” document to complete this assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards: RN-BSN

4.  3: Promote the ethical conduct of scholarly activities [AACN ]

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

 This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 1.2, 4.3, 9.1, 10.2

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 3: Research Ethics and Evaluating Quantitative Research                                                                              

Objectives:

1.  Compare different types of research variables.

2.  Identify ethical considerations when using a quantitative research approach.

3.  Evaluate a quantitative research study.

4.  Synthesize a literature review based on an evaluation of nursing research articles. 

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 3 DQ 1

Assessment Description

Compare independent variables, dependent variables, and extraneous variables. Describe two ways that researchers attempt to control extraneous variables. Provide an example of how this is applied using a peer-reviewed, primary research article.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 3 DQ 2

Assessment Description

Select a research article that uses a randomized controlled trial focusing on a clinical nursing problem of your choice. Use this research article to address the following questions:

1.  Provide an APA reference of the article, including a GCU permalink or working link used to access the article.

2.  Using the “CASP Randomized Controlled Trial Checklist,” found in topic Resources, evaluate the study. Based on your findings, summarize the critical appraisal of the selected research article.

3.  Do the benefits of the experimental intervention outweigh the harms and costs? Identify and discuss one other ethical consideration applicable to quantitative research studies such as this one.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively. 

Rough Draft – Research Critiques and Evidence-Based Practice Proposal

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize a literature review that will be used to draw conclusions in order to propose an evidence-based practice change to address your identified nurse practice problem.

Using the “Literature Evaluation Table” assignment in Topic 1, and accompanying faculty feedback, you will synthesize the information created for your PICOT question into a literature review and evidence-based proposal.

In a 1,500 to 1,750-word paper, provide an overview that illustrates the research related to your particular PICOT question.

Use the following components from the “Literature Evaluation Table” to complete the assignment: 

• Identified practice problem
• Two qualitative peer-reviewed research articles
• Two quantitative peer-reviewed research articles

Use the “Research Critiques and Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Guidelines” document to organize your paper.

You are required to cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 4: Statistics and Appraisal of Evidence                                                                              

Objectives:

1.  Discuss the use of p-value in determining statistical significance in quantitative research.

2.  Describe the influence “levels of evidence” have on practice changes.

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 4 DQ 1 

Assessment Description

Statistical significance refers to the likelihood that the results of a study are not due to chance, while clinical significance refers to the practical importance of the results in terms of their impact on patient care. In other words, statistical significance is a measure of the strength of the evidence, while clinical significance is a measure of the relevance of the evidence to real-world situations.

Using a quantitative research article from one of the previous topics, analyze the p-value. What is it? Is it statistically significant? If your p-value is not statistically significant, what is the clinical significance?

Generalizability of research depends on a variety of factors. List three factors of generalizability, and discuss whether this research article is generalizable to the nursing problem you are researching.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 4 DQ 2

Describe the influence “levels of evidence” have on practice changes. Identify the most reliable level of evidence and provide an example of the type of practice change that could result from this level of evidence.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

 This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 4.1 

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 5 DQ 1

Assessment Description

The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in research studies to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Provide an example of a nursing practice problem that could be studied using a mixed methods approach.

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 4.1

NRS-445 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Papers Topic 5 DQ 2 

Assessment Description

According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research-based (or evidence-based) practice that incorporates research findings into their decisions and interactions with patients. Analyze the role nurses play in improving health care quality and safety through the use of evidence-based practice (EBP). How do you see this role being applied in your workplace? What internal stakeholder perspectives would you need to consider, including stakeholder support, in order to successfully implement an EBP project in your workplace?

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively. 

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

 This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 1.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.4, 10.3

Final Draft – Research Critiques and Evidence-Based Practice Proposal

The purpose of this assignment is to incorporate the instructor-recommended revisions or changes from the Topic 3 “Rough Draft – Research Critiques and Evidence-Based Practice Proposal” to develop a 1,500-1,750-word final draft.

Use the “Research Critiques and Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Guidelines” document to organize your essay. Questions under each heading should be addressed in the structure of a formal paper.

You are required to cite a minimum of four peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education

 This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competency 4.1, 4.2, 5.1