COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice NR439 Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Evidence-based Practice (graded)  NR439 Week 2: Check-In: Research, Practice Problems, and Questions (graded) NR439 Week 3 Discussion: The Literature Review and Searching for Evidence (graded)  NR439 Week 3 Assignment: Problem/PICOT/Evidence Search (PPE) Worksheet (graded)  NR439 Week 4 Discussion: Designs - A Plan to Study for the Truth (graded)  NR439 Week 5 Discussion: Samples and Dat...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Reflection Questions 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 car...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Discussion Questions   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 Week 6 assignment that you found interesting and applicable to practice. Describe how you would apply the evidence to i...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Assignment Directions The Week 6 Assignment: 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 a...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Discussion Questions   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. 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 thoug...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Purpose A baccalaureate nurse understands, relates, and values the fundamental elements of research, process, and designs as a foundation for an evidence-based practice (AACN, 2008; QSEN 2020). This assignment provides a learning activity to demonstrate understanding of the significance of research, the types of research and designs, the importance of sampling, utilization, and how research contributes to a credible nursing profession. Cour...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Discussion Questions 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.pdfLinks to an external site. Review the data and describe some of the key attributes/...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Discussion Questions   This week we learned how research designs are different and help us to objectively study nursing problems; the key is to decide which type of research and design will serve the purpose or intent to find a solution. After completing Week 4 readings and lesson, answer the following: Reflect on your learning about Quantitative and Qualitative research; share two ways that helped you understand how...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Purpose Collaborative identification and interpretation of practice problems is a requirement of professional practice (AACN, 2008).  Locating and summarizing findings using credible online databases is necessary for evidence-based nursing (AACN, 2008; QSEN, 2020).  This assignment provides a learning activity for students to experience a practice-based scenario and apply a process worksheet designed to assist in the identifica...

COURSE   NR439 RN Evidence-Based Practice Discussion Questions 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. https://chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=145282314&site=eds-live&scope=siteLinks to a...