This writing intensive GCU course promotes the use of research findings as a basis for improving clinical practice.
Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are presented. Emphasis is on the critical review of research studies
and their applications to clinical practice. An overview of evidence-based practice is provided.
All Weeks 1 to 5 All Assignments
NRS 433V Topic 1 Assignment | PICOT Question Statement and Literature Search -- $15.00
NRS 433V Topic 2 Assignment | Qualitative Research - Part 1 -- $15.00
NRS 433V Topic 3 Assignment | Quantitative Research - Part 2 -- $15.00
NRS 433V Topic 4 Assignment | Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Power Point -- $15.00
NRS 433V Topic 5 Assignment | Benchmark - Research Critiques and PICOT -- $15.00
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The first step of the EBP process is to develop a question from the nursing practice problem of interest. Select a practice problem of interest to use as the focus of your research. Start with the patient and identify the clinical problems or issues that arise from clinical care.
Following the PICOT format, write a PICOT statement in your selected practice problem area of interest, which is applicable to your proposed capstone project. The PICOT state..
Week 1 Discussion Question 1
Describe the difference between a nursing practice problem and a medical practice problem. Provide one example of each. Discuss why is it important to ensure your PICOT is based on a nursing practice problem.
Week 1 Discussion Question 2
Nursing research is used to study a dilemma or a problem in nursing. Examine a problem you have seen in nursing. Provide an overview of the problem and discuss why the problem should be studied. Provide rational and support for ..
Rough Draft Qualitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations - Part I
Use the practice problem and a qualitative, peer-reviewed research article you identified in the Topic 1 assignment to complete this assignment.
In a 1000-1250 word essay, summarize the study, explain the ways in which the findings might … used in nursing practice, and address ethical considerations associated with the conduct of the study.
Refer to the resource “Research Critique Guidelines” for suggested headings ..
Week 2 Discussion Question 1
Qualitative data has been described as voluminous and sometimes overwhelming to the researcher. Discuss two strategies that would help a researcher manage and organize the data.
Week 2 Discussion Question 2
The three types of qualitative research are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each.
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Rough Draft Quantitative Research Critique and Ethical Considerations - Part II
Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two quantitative research studies. Use the "Research Critique Guidelines – Part II" document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the study in your responses.
Use the practice problem and two quantitative, peer‐reviewed research articles you i..
Week 3 Discussion Question 1
Provide examples of experimental and nonexperimental research design. Contrast the levels of control applied to each.
Week 3 Discussion Question 2
Describe sampling theory and provide examples to illustrate your definition. Discuss generalizability asit applies to nursing research.
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Week 4 Discussion Question 1
Compare independent variables, dependent variables, and extraneous variables. Describe two ways that researchers attempt to control extraneous variables. Support your answer with peer-reviewed articles.
Week 4 Discussion Question 2
Describe the “levels of evidence” and provide an example of the type of practice change that could result from each.
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Week 5: Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft
Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750 word paper using the instructor feedback from the Topic 1, 2, and 3 assignments and the guidelines below.
PICOT Statement
Revise the PICOT statement you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment.
The final PICOT statement will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).
Research Critiques
In the Topic 2 and ..
Week 5 Discussion Question 1
The theoretical foundations of qualitative and quantitative methods are very different, but many researchers believe both methods should be used in the research study to increase validity and reliability. What advantages or disadvantages do you see in using both types of methods in a nursing study? Support your answer with current evidence-based literature.
Week 5 Discussion Question 2
According to the textbook, nurses in various settings are adopting a research..