NRS 441 Week 2 Discussion 1 – Evidence-based Practice Step by Step

NRS 441 Week 2 Discussion 1 – Evidence-based Practice Step by Step

NRS 441 Week 2 Discussion 1 – Evidence-based Practice Step by Step

Read “Evidence-based Practice Step by Step: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence: Part I,” and answer the questions in this topic:

What is the purpose of critical appraisal?

Discuss how you would perform critical appraisal of articles selected for your topic.

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NRS 441 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

The article “Evidence-Based Practice Step by Step: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence: Part I “provides a critical appraisal guide for appraising quantitative studies. Select one quantitative study from the research articles you have identified for your project.

Using the quantitative study you have selected, answer three of the questions listed in the critical appraisal guide in the above article.

 

NRS 441 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1

Describe the elements of a successful implementation plan. Discuss how you would insure these elements were communicated to the key stakeholder for the implementation plan.

NRS 441 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

Discuss the rationale for an evaluation tool for any evidence-based change project.

 

NRS 441 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1

Discuss why you need to be aware of the reliability and validity of the data collection tool that you are using in quantitative research project.

 

NRS 441 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2

Discuss why you want to ensure the reliability and validity of the data collection tool that you are using in qualitative research project.

 

NRS 441 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1

Discuss the rationale for a dissemination plan for a research or evidence-based project.

 

NRS 441 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2

Based on your experience with this course, how important is the knowledge of the research process to you in your continued practice of nursing?