Devry NR439N Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 Jan. DQ 1 Searchable Clinical Question (graded) Read the assigned case study and formulate one searchable, clinical question in the PICO(T) format. There are several potential questions that could be asked. Identify if the focus of your question is assessment, etiology, treatment, or prognosis. Remember to integrate references. DQ 2 Role of Research (graded) Why should nurses incorporate research? What trends have created a push for nursing practice based on evidence? Remember to use references. Devry NR439N Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 Jan. DQ 1 Describe a Significant Nursing Clinical Issue (graded) Reflect on your practice and identify a significant nursing clinical issue that you would like to search for evidence in online sources. This issue will be the basis for the Research Database Assignment that you will submit in Week 3. Formulate searchable, clinical questions in the PICO(T) format for your nursing clinical issue. Remember to integrate references. DQ 2 Share a Research Database Description (graded) Review the guidelines and grading rubric for the Research Database Assignment due in Week 3. Search for ONE research database that is relevant to your nursing clinical issue, briefly describe the issue you are investigating, and use the instructions on the form provided in Doc Sharing to write your review. Briefly describe your process for locating databases that contain relevant research studies. Did you have any difficulties or face any challenges? Devry NR439N Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 Jan. DQ 1 Research Problems and Designs (graded) The research design flows from the research question and outlines the plan for the study that will answer the research question. The design identifies the major components of the study. It is important to remember that there is no one best design for a research study. Define qualitative and quantitative research designs. DQ 2 Share a Research Design for Your Significant Nursing Clinical Issue (graded) Describe which research design will work best for your research question. Why? Explain your answer. Devry NR439N Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 Jan. DQ 1 Sampling (graded) The most common sampling method is the convenience sample, therefore, many of the studies that you find for evidence use this sampling method. What are the implications for using a convenience sample on the way you interpret and use the findings? DQ 2 Ethical and Legal Issues (graded) Read one of the following: Shepard, A. (2010). Moral distress: A consequence of caring. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 14(1), 25–27. doi:10.1188/10.CJON.25–27..ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010552821&site=ehost-live”>http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010552821&site=ehost-live Stringer, S. (2013). Moral choices in end of life care for children. Cancer Nursing Practice, 12(7), 27–32..ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2012305853&site=ehost-live”>http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2012305853&site=ehost-live Describe the ways the subjects were vulnerable. Is there any conflict of interest? Which protections should be put in place to protect these subjects from harm? What are the incidence and prevalence of moral distress in nursing today? Devry NR439N Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 Jan. DQ 1 Measurement Strategies (graded) Describe what reliability means in terms of research and why it is important. How does a researcher ensure that reliability is maintained in instruments, and between raters? DQ 2 Data Collection (graded) Access the following information. You may read the PDF online or download it. American Nurses Association. (2014). Fast facts: The nursing workforce 2014: Growth, salaries, education, demographics & trends. Retrieved from.org/MainMenuCategories/ThePracticeofProfessionalNursing/workforce/Fast-Facts-2014-Nursing-Workforce.pdf”>http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ThePracticeofProfessionalNursing/workforce/Fast-Facts-2014-Nursing-Workforce.pdf Review these facts and describe what the results say about this sample of the nursing workforce. What do you believe was the intent of the researcher who designed the survey? Devry NR439N Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 Jan. DQ 1 Significance of the Results (graded) Explain clinical significance and statistical significance. DQ 2 Data Collection Methods (graded) The choice of the data collection method depends on the specific information needed to answer the research question and the resources available to the researcher. Given the wide variety of data collection methods available, the research question, and the resources available to the researcher, please explain what collection method you would use for your research question and explain why. Devry NR439N Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest 2016 Jan. DQ 1 Applying Evidence to Practice (graded) Initial Text: The Discussion and Conclusion sections of the research report reveal the opinions of the researcher regarding the meaning of the results of data analysis. The strengths and limitations are shared: The reader considers these when deciding whether to apply the evidence to practice. Choose one of the articles from the RRL assignment and discuss the findings. Would you apply the evidence found? Explain your answer. DQ 2 Sharing Evidence (graded) Translating research into practice is the final and most important step in the research process. Review information you found in the Database Assignment and explain how you would share the research findings with your peers. Devry NR439N Week 8 Discussion Latest 2016 Jan. Where Do You Go From Here? (graded) How has your thinking changed about nursing research and evidence-based practice as the result of this course? Devry NR439N Week 3 Research Database Assignment Latest 2016 Jan. Research Database Assignment Form Type your answers to the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar, spelling, and syntax. Click Save as and save the file with your last name and assignment, e.g.,NR439_Research_Database_Smith. Submit to the Research Database basket in the Dropbox by11:59 p.m. MT Sunday at the end of Week 3. The guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment may be found in Doc Sharing. Name:[replace this text with your name] Describe briefly your topic of interest/research question(15 possible points): #1 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #2 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #3 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #4 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: #5 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of Database: Location of Database (URL): Owner or publisher of Database: Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: Explain how the databaserelates to your topic of interest/question: Devry NR439N Week 5 Research Reading Literature Latest 2016 Jan. Reading Research Literature – Week 5 Type your answers to the following questions using complete sentences and correct grammar, spelling, and syntax. Click Save as and save the file with your last name and assignment, e.g.,NR439_RRL_Smith.Submit to the Week 5 RRL basket in the Dropbox by11:59 pm MT Sunday at the end of Week 5. The guidelines and grading rubric for this assignment may be found in Doc Sharing. Title: RRL Name:[replace this text with your name] The following questions pertain to: George, S., & Thomas, S. (2010). Lived experience of diabetes among older, rural people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66(5), 1092-1100. .ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010620411&site=ehost-live”>http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010620411&site=ehost-live 1) What is the purpose of this research? 2) What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. 3) Did the authors describe the research design of this study? If so, give a description. 4) Describe the population (sample) for this study. 5) Was the sample adequate for the research design that was selected? 6) Describe the data collection procedure. 7) How were the data analyzed after collection? 8) Discuss the limitations found in the study. 9) Discuss the authors’ conclusions. Do you feel these conclusions are based on the data that they collected? 10)How does this advance knowledge in the field? The following questions pertain to: Hunt, C., Sanderson, B., Ellison, K., (2014). Support for diabetes using technology: A pilot study to improve self-management.MedSurgNursing,23(4), 231-237. .ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2012695204&site=ehost-live”>http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2012695204&site=ehost-live 11)What is the purpose of this research? 12)What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. 13) Did the authors describe the research design of this study? If so, give a description. 14)Describe the population (sample) for this study. 15)Was the sample adequate for the research design that was selected? 16) Describe the data collection procedure. 17)How were the data analyzed? 18)Discuss the limitations found in the study? 19)Discuss the authors’ conclusions. Do you feel these conclusions are based on the data that they collected? 20)How does this advance knowledge in the field. Devry NR439N Week 6 Research Reading Literature Latest 2016 Jan. Research Article Review Guidelines Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for the student to learn to assimilate, analyze, critique, and summarize an original research article. In other words, select a report of a single, original study. Course Outcomes Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to meet the following course outcomes: CO1: Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice. (PO #7) CO2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and 8) CO4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice. (POs #4 and 8) CO5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs #7 and 8) Points The assignment is worth a total of 225 points. Due Date You are to submit your paper to the Week 6 Research Article Review Dropbox by Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 6. Requirements Through this assignment, the student will: 1. Conduct a systematic search of relevant databases to find research-based evidence related to a nursing problem (CO 1); 2. Critique a peer-reviewed study, indicating the purpose, sample, design of study, data collection method, findings, and limitations of each (CO 2, CO 4,) 3. Summarize the research article and evaluate the significance to nursing. (CO 3). 4. Please remember this assignment will be sent to Turnitin for review. If you wait until late Sunday night to submit, you may not receive your feedback in time if you need to make changes. Please read the announcement on the Turnitin information. Preparing the Paper Conduct a PICO(T) search on the nursing problem that you identified in Week 2, Discussion questions. Select one most recent peer-reviewed study that describes original research in a single study. Analyze the article and provide the following information in brief format: purpose of the study; type of sample and number of participants; research design of the study, findings of the study; and limitations of the study. Summarize the importance to nursing. The estimated length of this paper is four (4) pages, excluding the title page and References page. Summarize the results of the study as outlined below: 1. Write a brief introduction to your paper, however do not label it as an “Introduction” in accordance with the rules of APA scholarly writing. 2. State the research question for this study in a paragraph. 3. Describe the research design of this study. 4. Explain how the sample was selected and include the number of participants. Make a judgment as to whether the sample size was adequate, and defend your answer why or why not. 5. Describe the data collection method(s) including who collected data, what tools were used, and other pertinent information. 6. Identify the limitations of the study, and describe how the limitations could be overcome in subsequent studies. 7. Describe the findings reported in the study. What is the answer to the research question based on these findings? If the study fails to answer the research question, what do you believe is the reason? 8. Summarize the article. Based on these findings, is the evidence that you found on your topic strong enough to suggest a change in practice, or an idea for practice? Please provide the rationale for your answer. 9. List your references, formatted in APA style, On the References page.Guidelines and a sample paper on APA may be found under Course Home in the Course Resources link. Follow the guidelines for writing professional papers using APA formatting as described in the 6th edition of the manual.
