Title: Nursing Research: Reading, Using and Creating Evidence
Edition: 4
Authors: Janet Houser
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
APA Citation
Houser, J. (2018). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett.
Part 1: Introduction to Evidence-based Practice
We begin our journey into discovering the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) by exploring our past. After completing the required readings and lesson, answer the following:
Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era.
Discuss how research and EBP are different; include how you believe research supports EBP for nursing.
Describe one past/historical unethical breach of research conduct; then, share how you would ensure care of a study participant using one ethical or legal research consideration (guideline/principle).
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 in-text citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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part 2A: Research, Practice Problems, and Questions
Professional nurses rely on research findings to inform practice decisions; they use critical thinking to apply research directly to specific patient care situations. Think about an independent nursing practice problem you care passionately about and would be interested in searching for evidence.
The below problems should not be used:
*medical/doctor/physician problems such as medications, or medications administration or effects, diagnostics such as EKGs, labs, cardiac catherizations.
*staffing, nurse-to-patient ratios, workforce issues are organizational/system /political/administrative/multi-stakeholder problems which nursing cannot solve independently.
You must:
Describe a significant nursing clinical issue, topic of interest, or practice problem that is important to you. Describe why you chose the problem/topic.
Write your clinical question in the PICO(T) format for your nursing practice problem.
*To write your clinical question in the PICO(T) format, use the NR439_Guide for writing PICOT Questions and Examples that is attached.
List each of your PICOT elements.
Share why you care about this nursing practice problem and why you believe the problem would benefit from finding the best evidence.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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part 3A : Problem/PICOT/Evidence Search (PPE) Worksheet
Read over each of the following directions.
1. You must read the Assignment Practice Scenario below before completing the PPE Worksheet.
2. Download and use the required PPE Worksheet (see attached.)
3. You are required to complete the worksheet using at least Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word PadComplete each section of the Problem/PICOT/Evidence (PPE) Worksheet. For the Clinical PICOT Question,use the NR439 Guide for writing PICOT Questions and Examples (Links to an external site.). Use one of the templates/guides to write your Clinical PICOT Question using all of the PICOT elements. Be sure to include the PICOT letters in your question.
4. Be sure to use the rubric to make certain you are meeting all grading criteria of the PPE Worksheet.
Example:
Assignment Practice Scenario
Your Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) recognizes you are pursuing your BSN and has asked you to be a member of the nursing evidence-based practice (NEBP) committee. She has advised the members that the purpose is to conduct nursing research studies involving clinical practice problems. Increasing nurses’ awareness of quality and safety concerns will help develop an attitude of inquiry and asking questions (Sherwood & Barnsteiner, 2017). Baccalaureate nurses “collaborate in problem identification, participate in the process of search, retrieval, and documentation of evidence, and integrate evidence using credible databases and internet resources” (AACN, 2008, pp. 16-17).
The CNE has advised all members of the following areas of quality and safety clinical practice that each committee member needs to consider and choose only one as a priority area for conducting a research study. Sources of research problems come from nursing clinical practice (Houser, 2018):
Quality
Safety
Patient satisfaction
• Patient education
• Falls
• Non-pharmacological pain management
Errors. Examples include:
• Medication
• Patient identification
• Communication
• Readmissions
• Length of stay
• Costs
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). Examples include:
• Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI)
• Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
• Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
• Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
• Sepsis (Screening or Prevention)
• Discharge Teaching/Coaching
• Transitions of Care/Level of Care
• Pressure Ulcers
• Skin Integrity
Your CNE has requested that you select ONLY one topic area and complete the PPE Worksheet using only one topic area.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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Part 3B: The Literature Review and Searching for Evidence
You must access the following article to answer the questions:
Boyle, D. K., & Thompson, S.A. (2020). CMSRNs’ continuing competence methods and perceived value of certification: A descriptive study. MEDSURG Nursing, 29(4), 229-254
1. Locate the literature review section. Summarize using your own words from one of the study/literature findings. Be sure to identify which study you are summarizing.
2. Discuss how the author’s review of literature (studies) supported the research purpose/problem. Share something that was interesting to you as you read through the literature review section.
3. Describe one strategy that you learned that would help you create a strong literature review/search for evidence. Share your thoughts on the importance of a thorough review of the literature.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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Part 4A: Designs – A Plan to Study for the Truth
Reflect on your learning about Quantitative and Qualitative research; share two ways that helped you understand how they are different.
Choose one category of study design that you found interesting and describe; include what you learned about the design and how you believe it can help study nursing problems.
Refer back to your clinical nursing priority problem and evidence you located for your part 3 part nursing-evidenced practice (NEBP) committee has requested for you to make a recommendation to the team: Describe the type of research and the design that you believe would be the best way to study your problem. Discuss your rationale.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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Part 5A : Samples and Data Collection
Access the following information. You may read the PDF online or download it.
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2019). Brief summary of results from the 2018 national sample survey of registered nurses. https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/data-research/nssrn-summary-report.pdf (Links to an external site.)
Review the data and describe some of the key attributes/characteristics of this sample of the nursing workforce.
Discuss some of the data that you found interesting and include what you believe the purpose (intent) of sharing these results.
The instruments and tools that we use to collect data need to be reliable and valid. Define these terms:
Primary Data: Physiologic measures ,
Psychometric instruments , interviews and questionnaires & Observation .
Secondary data : patient charts; census reports and public health records.
Explain the importance of each. Share one way that can be used to collect data that you were not aware of or familiar with.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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Part 5B : Clarifying Research
Directions for Preparing the Scholarly Worksheet
Read each of the instructions. Download and complete the required Clarifying Research Worksheet under Templates below.
Two or more supporting scholarly sources are required. Textbooks are not allowed and should not be used as a scholarly source. Use the Library or online to locate relevant, scholarly sources that must be from 2018-2022 not older.
No more than two direct quotes are allowed. You should be using mostly your own words to demonstrate your understanding of the topics/criteria for this assignment. Citations and references must be included.
Requirement and Grading criteria :
Significance of Research
Use your own words to summarize in detail:
1. the need for nursing research.
2. the significance for all professional nurses (BSN) to understand the basic principles of research.
3. why this course is important to complete.
Use your own words to summarize in detail:
1. quantitative research and what you learned about this type of research.
2. one quantitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design.
3. the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.
Use your own words to summarize in detail:
1. qualitative research and what you learned about this type of research.
2. one qualitative design that you learned; explain one important feature that helped you understand this design.
3. the significance of this type of research and how it can be used to improve nursing practice problems.
Research Sampling
Use your own words to summarize in detail:
1. what is sampling and why is sampling important. 2. one sampling strategy you learned that can be used in quantitative research. Include what you learned.
3. one other sampling strategy that you learned.
Credible Nursing Practice
Use your own words to summarize in detail:
1. how does research help make nursing practice safe.
2. share a way you believe research has impacted nursing practice.
3. why is research critical for creating an evidence-based nursing profession.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Utilization
Use your own words to summarize in detail:
1. how you plan to utilize your learning to make a difference in your practice. Use your current area of nursing or where you hope to work as a nurse.
2. how you believe this course is meant to help you practice as a BSN.
3. what you learned from completing the worksheet activity.
MUST USE:
Two or more supporting scholarly sources are required.
No more than two direct quotes are allowed.
Use APA format in citations and references.
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part 6 A: Data Analysis and Results
Data analysis is key for discovering credible findings from implementing nursing studies. Discussion and conclusions can be made about the meaning of the findings from the data analysis.
1. Share what you learned about descriptive analysis (statistics), inferential analysis (statistics), and qualitative analysis of data; include something that you learned that was interesting to you and your thoughts on why data analysis is necessary for discovering credible findings for nursing.
2. Compare clinical significance and statistical significance; include which one is more meaningful to you when considering application of findings to nursing practice.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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Part 6 B Reading Research Literature (RRL) Worksheet
Reading Research Literature (RRL) Worksheet is a learning activity that requires you to read an assigned article for the session you are taking the course, then answer questions on the required Reading Research Literature (RRL) Worksheet. Both the required article and worksheet may change from session to session.
The NR439 Reading Research Literature Worksheet Rubric must be used to answer each of the criteria that will be graded for this assignment. The grading rubric is located at the bottom of this page below the References area.
1. Read the required research article assigned, then answer each question in your own words on the required Reading Research Literature (RRL) worksheet about the study.
2. Download and complete the required Reading Research Literature (RRL) worksheet (Links to an external site.). This must be used.
3. The assignment contains the following and the below can be used to help answer each criteria area of the worksheet. Do not copy and paste the information below into your RRL worksheet. After reading the required research article, think about the research study and include what you learned from reading the study using your own words.
4. Purpose of the Study: Using information from the required article and your own words, thoroughly summarize the purpose of the study. Describe what the study is about. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
5. Type of Research & the Design: Using information from the required article and your own words, thoroughly summarize the description of the type of research and the design of the study. Include how it supports the purpose (aim or intent) of the study. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
6. Sample: Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize the population (sample) for the study; include key characteristics, sample size, sampling technique. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
7. Data Collection: Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one data that was collected and how the data was collected from the study. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
8. Data Analysis: Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one of the data analysis/tests performed or one method of data analysis from the study; include what you know/learned about the descriptive or statistical test or data analysis method. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
9. Limitations: Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one limitation reported in the study. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
10. Findings/Discussion: Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one of the authors’ findings/discussion reported in the study. Include one interesting detail you learned from reading the study. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
11. Reading Research Literature: Summarize why it is important for you to read and understand research literature. Summarize what you learned from completing the reading research literature activity worksheet. Thoroughly summarize and include excellent details for the criteria.
Use APA in-text citations. No more than two direct quotes can be used.
You are required to complete the worksheet using Office Word 2013 (or later version), or Windows and Office 2011 (or later version) for MAC. You must save the file in the “.docx” format. Do NOT save as Word Pad.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Using information from the required article and mostly your words, thoroughly summarize the purpose of the study. Describe what the study is about. Provide details. Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize the description of the type of research and the design of the study. Include how it supports the purpose (aim or intent) of the study. Provide details. Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize the population (sample) for the study; include key characteristics, sample size, sampling technique. Provide details. using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one data that was collected and how the data was collected from the study. Provide details. Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one of the data analysis/ tests performed or one method of data analysis from the study; include what you know/learned about the descriptive or statistical test or data analysis method. Provide details. Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one limitation reported in the study. Provide details. Using information from the required article and your own words, summarize one of the authors’ findings/discussion reported in the study. Include one interesting detail you learned from reading the study. Provide details. Summarize why it is important for you to read and understand research literature. Summarize what you learned from completing the reading research literature activity worksheet. Provide details. PLEASE REVIEW: Writing, Mechanics, Organization, Spelling, Sentence Structure&Grammar TO BE WITHOUT DEFECT. APA In-Text Formatting for Cited Sentences MUST BE USED. Required RRL Worksheet and Required Article ARE MANDATORY TO BE USED.
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Part 7A: Applying and Sharing Evidence
Application and implications for practice come from the interpretation of meaning from research findings. Communicating and using research evidence is an expectation of a BSN graduate.
Select and describe one of the Discussions or Conclusions from the required article from the Part 6A that you found interesting and applicable to practice. Describe how you would apply the evidence to improve nursing practice. Explain your answer.
Discuss ways you would disseminate research-based evidence; how would you share with your peers? Include your thoughts on why it is important for you to be involved in communicating and applying nursing research evidence.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).
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Part 8 A : Reflection on The Evidence-Nursing Practice Connection
Improving patient care and outcomes is paramount to the practice of nursing. As we conclude the learning journey through our world of research and evidence-based practice, please reflect on the following:
Think about nursing practice and describe one barrier that you think prohibits nurses from engaging in EBP; share one strategy you could use to facilitate the use of evidence to help improve nursing care for patients.
Describe how your thinking has changed about nursing research and evidence-based practice; describe one new learned item during this course that you believe was the most helpful.
Required: APA format, 1 in text-citation and reference from the book and 1 intext citation and reference from a scholarly source (it can only be be from 2018-2022).