Week 5 Discussion: Evidence-Based Practice Changes (Graded)

Purpose:

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to examine one area in the 20th century where evidence has changed practice.

Course Outcomes:

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

· CO3: Identify persons and events in nursing history impacting evidence-based practice from the 20th century and 21st century. (PO8)

Due Date

· During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Sunday the end of the assigned week):

· Posts in the discussion at least two times, and

· Posts in the discussion on two different days

Points Possible

50 points

Directions

· Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:

· Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week

· Integrate outside scholarly sources when required

· Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor

· Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner

· Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.

· Best Practices include:

· Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.

· Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.

· Select different classmates for your reply each week.

Discussion

The evidence to guide nursing practice has changed greatly during the 20th century. Select one area where evidence in nursing care changed during the 20th century and tell us about it.