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Topic 7 DQ 1 / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment Description Describe the focus of quantitative research and its role in evidence-based practice. What are the limitations of this type of study? Give an example of a topic that would be studied using a quantitative approach. Post responses to at least three classmates with additional limitations of quantitative research. Discussion posts should be…
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Topic 7: Quantitative Research Principles / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
This is a continuation of Topic 6, but the focus is on quantitative research. Upon completion of this topic, you should demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and components of quantitative research. Objectives: Identify the role of quantitative research in evidence-based practice. Examine the components of quantitative research. Evaluate the relevancy of a quantitative…
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Analysis of a Qualitative Article / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment Traits Requires Lopes Write Assessment Description Through this assignment, you will investigate the use of qualitative research and its role in nursing practice. Choose a qualitative article regarding the clinical problem related to your PICOT question from the GCU Library and, using the “Research Article Chart” template, provide all required criteria and defining…
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Topic 6 DQ 2 / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment Description There are four major types of qualitative research: phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and historical. Choose one and discuss how it is used to create evidence-based practice. Post three different responses to classmates with additional ways the type of qualitative research they chose can be used in evidence-based practice. Discussion posts should be…
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Topic 6 DQ 1 / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment Description Describe the focus of qualitative research and its role in evidence-based practice. What are the limitations of this type of study? Give an example of a topic that would be studied using a qualitative approach. Post three different responses to classmates with additional limitations of qualitative research. Discussion posts should be at…
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Topic 6: Qualitative Research Principles / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Being able to read and analyze the professional literature is essential to the synthesis of that material into professional practice. In this topic, you will identify and analyze a qualitative research article that supports the approved PICOT question. For a professional registered nurse, a basic understanding of research methodology is required to enable analysis…
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PICOT and Descriptive Statement / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment Traits Requires Lopes Write Assessment Description The PICOT model (Population/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time to achieve the outcome) is a method that helps clarify the qualities needed to create a good nursing clinical question out of a nursing clinical issue or problem. This information can then be used to create a descriptive…
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Topic 5 DQ 2 / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment Description How is your PICOT question different from a research question? What was the hardest part of developing the PICOT question? Post your PICOT question for peer review and discussion. Post responses to at least three classmates providing a peer review of their PICOT question. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words,…
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Topic 5 DQ 1 / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment Description Discuss which quality indicators you used to identify a clinical problem, and then share your PICOT question. Post responses to at least three classmates with constructive feedback regarding the quality indicators they plan to use. Discussion posts should be at least 200 words, and responses should be 100-150 words. This discussion question…
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Topic 5: Problem Identification and PICOT / NSG 324: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
The PICOT question, based on the clinical problem or issue, is the foundation and starting point of EBP. Development of the PICOT question guides the evidence search and ultimately a change project. Learning how to develop the clinical question with the use of the PICOT question will assist the professional registered nurse in the…