Topic 6 DQ 1

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32: 8

Objectives:

1. Describe the characteristics of scholarly nursing research for the advanced registered nurse.
2. Discuss methods for accessing and evaluating nursing research
3. Relate credibility to academic integrity and evidenced based practice expectations.

Study Materials:

Read Chapters 20-22 in Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession

Read the electronic resources in the syllabus and pathway.

Things to do:

Complete DQ1 and DQ2 for the week by deadlines.

Participate for the week

Complete the quiz for APA, format, library resources, and scholarly research .

Review the evidence-based practice project ideas you described in Topic 5 DQ 1. Based on your initial ideas, what types of scholarly nursing research (such as quantitative or qualitative research, peer-reviewed resources, etc.) would be required to further investigate the issue? Identify the criteria you would use to evaluate the appropriateness of the research. Why is it important to select research that meets these criteria?

Topic 6 DQ 2

Imagine the following scenario: You are taking the evidence-based practice course and one of your classmates shares an EBP project draft with you. You notice that some of the research has not been cited correctly or even at all. When you approach your classmate, the response is that "no one will notice, and it is not a big deal anyway." What are your next steps in speaking with your classmate? Consider how this could reflect on the credibility and integrity of the individuals involved, the University, and the profession.