NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 1 Reflection on Learning
What experiences have you had with EBP or QI in your practice area?
What factors in your practice area support EBP? What barriers to EBP do you see?
What do you think your role in research will be as an NP?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 2 Reflection on Learning
What challenges did you experience in developing your PICOT question?
In what ways could you apply your knowledge of PICOT question development to your current practice setting?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 3 Reflection on Learning
How hard was it to find a quantitative article related to your area of interest?
Did you have any difficulty determining whether the articles you reviewed were quantitative?
Is the quantitative approach appropriate for your area of interest? Would you be able to replicate the study you found?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 4 Reflection on Learning
How hard was it to find a qualitative article related to your area of interest?
Did you have any difficult determining whether the articles you reviewed were qualitative?
Is the qualitative approach appropriate for your area of interest? Would you be able to replicate the study you found?
Overall, which research design (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods) do you feel is best suited to your area of interest?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 5 Reflection on Learning
Was it difficult to find evidence related to your selected area of interest?
What types of evidence were easiest to find (quantitative, qualitative, reviews, practice guidelines)?
How did you find the overall quality of the available evidence?
In looking at the available evidence, did you see any gaps in the evidence? What additional research on the topic would you like to see conducted?
Based on what you found, does the literature support a practice change?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 6 Reflection on Learning
In completing your CITI modules, was there anything that surprised you?
What similarities did you see between the CITI modules and the ANA Code of Ethics?
Do you see applications for this week’s content to your nursing practice?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 7 Reflection on Learning
In looking at the possible types of dissemination, which appeals to you most? Why?
What steps could you take to share the results of your week 7 project in a professional setting?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 8 Reflection on Learning
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an opportunity to reflect on the weekly concepts learned in the course.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
CO1: Integrate evidence-based and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1,4)
CO2: Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve health outcome. (PO 1, 2)
CO3: Demonstrate professional and personal growth through a spirit of inquiry, scholarship, and service in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 3, 4)
CO4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 5)
CO5: Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Requirements:
Document includes reflections from all weeks 1-8: To complete the assignment, students will need to copy the reflections they entered into the weekly reflection threads from weeks 1-8 into one double-spaced Word document and submit the document to the dropbox.
Formatting: Document should be in APA format
Includes a title page in APA format
Document is double spaced
Each week’s reflection is labeled with a level 1 heading listing the week number
Only include a reference page if references were cited in the body of the reflections. If a reference page is included, it is in APA format.
Week 8 Reflection
Write 1-2 paragraphs reflecting on your learning for the week and add to your reflection document. Guiding questions are provided or you may write about what you felt was most significant to you for the week.
What is your personal plan to promote lifelong personal and professional growth in the use of evidence-based practice?
Do you have any plans to disseminate the information you found to support your project in this course?
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 1 Discussion
Area of Interest in NP
Discussion Criteria
Application of Course Knowledge: The student's initial post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from personal experience or examples from the healthcare field. The student must accurately and fully discuss the topic for the week in addition to providing personal or professional examples. The student must completely answer the entire initial question. Initial post must be posted by Wednesday at 11:59pm MT. Two resources must be used in your initial post. One from the weekly reading or lesson and one outside source.
Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue: The student responds to a student peer and course faculty to further dialogue.
Peer Response: The student responds substantively to at least one topic-related post by a student peer. A substantive post adds content or insights or asks a question that will add to the learning experience and/or generate discussion.
A post of "I agree" with a repeat of the other student's post does not count as a substantive post. A collection of shallow posts does not equal a substantive post.
The peer response must occur on a separate day from the initial posting.
The peer response must occur before Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT.
Integration of Evidence: The student post provides support from a minimum of one scholarly in-text citation with a matching reference AND assigned readings OR online lessons, per discussion topic per week. Two resources total and to count must be an in-text citation in your initial post.
What is a scholarly resource? A scholarly resource is one that comes from a professional, peer-reviewed publication (e.g., journals and government reports such as those from the FDA or CDC).
Contains references for sources cited
Written by a professional or scholar in the field and indicates credentials of the author(s)
Is no more than 5 years old for clinical or research article
What is not considered a scholarly resource?
Newspaper articles and layperson literature (e.g., Readers Digest, Healthy Life Magazine, Food, and Fitness)
Information from Wikipedia or any wiki
Textbooks
Website homepages
The weekly lesson
Articles in healthcare and nursing-oriented trade magazines, such as Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and RNMagazine (Source: What is a scholarly article.docx; Created 06/09 CK/CL Revised: 02/17/11, 09/02/11 nlh/clm)
Can the lesson for the week be used as a scholarly source?
Information from the weekly lesson can be cited in a posting; however, it is not to be the sole source used in the post.
Are resources provided from CU acceptable sources (e.g., the readings for the week)?
Not as a sole source within the post. The textbook and/or assigned (required) articles for the week can be used, but another outside source must be cited for full credit. Textbooks are not considered scholarly sources for the purpose of discussions.
Are websites acceptable as scholarly resources for discussions?
Yes, if they are documents or data cited from credible websites. Credible websites usually end in .gov or .edu; however, some .org sites that belong to professional associations (e.g., American Heart Association, National League for Nursing, American Diabetes Association) are also considered credible websites. Websites ending with .com are not to be used as scholarly resources
Professionalism in Communication: The post presents information in logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence, and is clearly relevant to the discussion topic. Grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate.
Wednesday Participation Requirement: The student provides a substantive response to the graded discussion question(s) or topic(s), posted by the course faculty (not a response to a peer), by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT of each week.
Total Participation Requirement: The student provides at least three substantive posts (one to the initial question or topic, one to a student peer, and one to a faculty question) on two different days during the week.
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 2 Discussion
Collaboration Cafe
The focus for Week 2 is the development of a PICOT question. Please view this short video on how to develop your PICOT question:
Using the area of interest identified in the Week 1 discussion, address the following:
Draft a PICOT question using the standard quantitative PICOT format.
Identify your practice question, being sure to include the following information and describe each part of the PICOT question in detail:
Population
Intervention
Comparison
Outcome
Time
In ________(Population) what is the effect of ___________(Intervention) in comparison to ___________ (Comparison) on _____________ (Outcome) to be completed over __________ (Time).
Review the PICOT questions of two of your peers. Provide substantive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 3 Discussion
Collaboration Cafe
With new information continually emerging, professional nurses must be equipped to critique scholarly literature and discern its value for practice. Select one current, quantitative scholarly nursing article related to your PICOT question and determine its strengths, limitations, and potential application.
Complete the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based Practice Appendix E Evidence Appraisal Tool Download Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based Practice Appendix E Evidence Appraisal Tool. Once you’ve completed the tool, use your own words to summarize your appraisal of the article. Include the following:
Description of the purpose
Explanation of research design
Discussion of sample
Description of data collection methods
Summary of findings
Strengths of the study (minimum of 1)
Limitations of the study (minimum of 1)
Recommendations regarding potential application for future practice that are insightful and appropriate.
Attach the article to your post, in addition to including the full reference for the article in your post.
During the week, read a minimum of two articles posted by peers and add your thoughts about whether you feel their article would support an EBP change.
The John Hopkins tool does not need to be turned in, it is a worksheet for you to decide what type of article you have.
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 4 Discussion
Collaboration Cafe
With new information continually emerging, professional nurses must be equipped to critique scholarly literature and discern its value for practice.
Select one current, qualitative or mixed methods scholarly nursing article related to your PICOT question and determine its strengths, limitations, and potential application.
Complete the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based Practice Appendix E Evidence Appraisal Tool Download Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based Practice Appendix E Evidence Appraisal Tool. Once you’ve completed the tool, use your own words to summarize your appraisal of the article. Include the following:
Description of the purpose
Explanation of research design
Discussion of sample
Description of data collection methods
Summary of findings
Strengths of the study (minimum of 1)
Limitations of the study (minimum of 1)
Recommendations regarding potential application for future practice that are insightful and appropriate.
Attach the article to your post, in addition to including the full reference for the article in your post.
During the week, read a minimum of two articles posted by peers and add your thoughts about whether you feel their article would support an EBP change.
The John Hopkins tool does not need to be turned in, it is a worksheet for you to decide what type of article you have.
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 6 Discussion
Overview
Respond to the following prompts:
How has learning about the history of research ethics impacted your view of biomedical research?
In looking at the studies you reviewed for your PICOT question, do you feel that today’s researchers adequately protect the rights of human subjects? If not, what additional measures do you recommend?
Requirements:
Discussion Criteria
Application of Course Knowledge: The student's initial post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from personal experience or examples from the healthcare field. The student must accurately and fully discuss the topic for the week in addition to providing personal or professional examples. The student must completely answer the entire initial question. Initial post due by Wednesday at 11:59pm MT. You must include two resources in your initial post: one from your lesson or weekly reading and one from an outside scholarly source.
Engagement in Meaningful Dialogue: The student responds to a student peer and course faculty to further dialogue.
Peer Response: The student responds substantively to at least one topic-related post by a student peer. A substantive post adds content or insights or asks a question that will add to the learning experience and/or generate discussion.
A post of "I agree" with a repeat of the other student's post does not count as a substantive post. A collection of shallow posts does not equal a substantive post.
What is a scholarly resource? A scholarly resource is one that comes from a professional, peer-reviewed publication (e.g., journals and government reports such as those from the FDA or CDC).
Contains references for sources cited
Written by a professional or scholar in the field and indicates credentials of the author(s)
Is no more than 5 years old for clinical or research article
What is not considered a scholarly resource?
Newspaper articles and layperson literature (e.g., Readers Digest, Healthy Life Magazine, Food, and Fitness)
Information from Wikipedia or any wiki
Textbooks
Website homepages
The weekly lesson
Articles in healthcare and nursing-oriented trade magazines, such as Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and RNMagazine (Source: What is a scholarly article.docx; Created 06/09 CK/CL Revised: 02/17/11, 09/02/11 nlh/clm)
Can the lesson for the week be used as a scholarly source?
Information from the weekly lesson can be cited in a posting; however, it is not to be the sole source used in the post.
Are resources provided from CU acceptable sources (e.g., the readings for the week)?
Not as a sole source within the post. The textbook and/or assigned (required) articles for the week can be used, but another outside source must be cited for full credit. Textbooks are not considered scholarly sources for the purpose of discussions.
Are websites acceptable as scholarly resources for discussions?
Yes, if they are documents or data cited from credible websites. Credible websites usually end in .gov or .edu; however, some .org sites that belong to professional associations (e.g., American Heart Association, National League for Nursing, American Diabetes Association) are also considered credible websites. Websites ending with .com are not to be used as scholarly resources
Professionalism in Communication: The post presents information in logical, meaningful, and understandable sequence, and is clearly relevant to the discussion topic. Grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate.
Wednesday Participation Requirement: The student provides a substantive response to the graded discussion question(s) or topic(s), posted by the course faculty (not a response to a peer), by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. MT of each week.
Total Participation Requirement: The student provides at least three substantive posts (one to the initial question or topic, one to a student peer, and one to a faculty question) on two different days during the week.
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 8 Discussion
Peer Review
Purpose
The purpose of the graded collaborative peer review is to provide students with the opportunity to engage in the critique of peers' week 7 evidence-based projects. Scholarly information obtained from credible sources as well as professional communication are required. Meaningful dialogue among students fosters the development of a learning community as ideas, perspectives, and knowledge are shared.
In week 8, you will record a Kaltura presentation based on the PowerPoint slide show created in week 7. You will interact with peers related to their presentations.Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this peer review discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
CO3: Demonstrate professional and personal growth through a spirit of inquiry, scholarship, and service in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 3, 4)
CO4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 5)
CO5: Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Requirements:
Initial post: Create a Kaltura video presentation based on the PowerPoint slideshow you submitted in week 7. The slides you created should be displayed on your screen in the recorded presentation; Use of the Kaltura camera feature is optional. A clear audio presentation of the content should be included. While the presentation is due Wednesday, please consider posting the presentation to the discussion area early in the week to facilitate a robust discussion.
Kaltura Resources: Use the Kaltura resources found under the Resources tab in the course. If you have difficulty using Kaltura Capture Space, reach out to IT first (please obtain a ticket number). If you are still unable to record using Kaltura, reach out to your instructor for alternate recording options.
Participating in the Discussion: View and provide feedback on a minimum of 2 peer presentations. You may address some of the following questions in your responses:
Is the PICOT question original, relevant, and interesting?
Is the presentation clear and easy to follow?
Did the presentation provide sufficient evidence to support the presenter’s recommendations?
Are references accurate, adequate, and balanced?
Does the presentation add to nursing knowledge?
What applications do you see for the content of this presentation to your practice as an NP?
Your peer posts should add to the dialogue or ask questions about the presentation.
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 2 Assignment
PICOT Question Worksheet
Purpose
Evidence-based practice is initiated by nurses and other healthcare professionals who identify questions about specific health-related interventions and the outcomes of those interventions on individuals and populations. The creation of a PICOT question helps guide evidence-based initiatives. The purpose of this worksheet is to provide an opportunity to explore the development of a PICOT question as a foundation for evidence-based practice.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
CO1: Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1, 4)
CO2: Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2)
CO3: Demonstrate professional and personal growth through a spirit of inquiry, scholarship, and service in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 3, 4)
CO4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Requirements:
Review the elements included in PICOT questions to guide evidence-based nursing practice.
Respond to the questions below using the PICOT Question Worksheet Template Download PICOT Question Worksheet Template.
Using a minimum of 3 scholarly nursing sources, current within 5 years:
Identify and describe one practice-related issue or concern. You may choose to build on the practice issue you identified in NR500NP/NR501NP.
Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice and its impact on health outcomes.
Describe each element of your PICOT question in one or two sentences, being sure to address all of the following:
P-Population and problem– What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whom does it affect?
I–Intervention– What evidence-based solution for the problem would you like to apply?
C–Comparison– What is another solution for the problem? Note that this is typically the current practice, no intervention at all, or alternative solutions.
O–Outcome– Very specifically, how will you know that the intervention worked? Think about how you will measure the outcome.
T–Time frame– What is the Timeframe involved for the EBP initiative or the target date of completion?
Construct your PICOT question in the standard PICOT question format (narrative) and define each letter separately, such as:
P =
I =
C =
O =
T =
PICOT question written in full =
Abide by the Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Integrity Policy.
At the graduate level, we like to see you synthesizing your ideas into your own words. No direct quotes may be used in this worksheet.
Use APA formatting guidelines for references and citations.
Submit your worksheet using the PICOT Worksheet Template as a Word document to the Week 2 Dropbox
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 5 Assignment
Research Summary Assignment
Purpose
This assignment provides the opportunity for the student to find and appraise resources related to the PICOT question from Week 2. The focus of this assignment is to evaluate pertinent literature that supports the practice change intervention.
Note: You are to locate original studies with research conducted and published by the primary investigator. You may also use quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods studies, meta-analyses or Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO1: Integrate evidence-based and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1,4)
CO2: Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve health outcome. (PO 1, 2)
CO4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 5)
CO5: Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Requirements
Find and review ten (10) scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles, meta-analyses, or CPGs in support of the practice change intervention. Complete the appropriate section in the worksheet for each article.
State the PICOT question
For each article, supply the information for each of the seven headings for the appropriate article type.
Preparing the Assignment:
Use the designated Research Summary Table WorksheetLinks to an external site. to supply the required information.
All scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles must be current within a 5-year time frame unless a valid rationale is provided, and the instructor has approved the use of an older reference.
Use APA 7th edition formatting for references.
NR505NP Advanced Research Methods Evidence-Based Practice
Week 7 Assignment
Recommendation for an Evidence-Based Practice Change PowerPoint Presentation
Purpose
Translating knowledge into practice establishes evidence-based practice (EBP) within the nursing profession. Nurse practitioners participate in the dissemination of research evidence to support the creation of practice interventions. The purpose of this assignment is to prepare students to disseminate evidence to support practice. Students will synthesize the information they have gathered during the course to formulate a presentation advocating for a practice change in relation to an area of interest to NP practice.
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
Through this assessment, the student will meet the following Course Outcomes:
CO1: Integrate evidence-based practice and research to support advancement of holistic nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 1,4)
CO2: Integrate knowledge related to evidence-based practice and person-centered care to improve health outcome. (PO 1, 2)
CO3: Demonstrate professional and personal growth through a spirit of inquiry, scholarship, and service in diverse healthcare settings. (PO 3, 4)
CO4: Develop knowledge related to research and evidence-based practice as a basis for designing and critiquing research studies. (PO 1, 5)
CO5: Analyze research findings and evidence-based practice to advance holistic care initiatives that promote positive healthcare outcomes. (PO 1, 2, 5)
Requirements
In Week 7, students will create a PowerPoint slide show with notes pages discussing their PICOT question, literature review, and recommendations for change. In Week 8, students will create a Kaltura recording of the presentation for the Peer Discussion thread.
Criteria for Content
Students will synthesize the information they have gathered during the course to formulate a presentation advocating for a practice change in relation to an area of interest to NP practice.
Creating a Professional PowerPoint Presentation Download Creating a Professional PowerPoint Presentation
In a PowerPoint Presentation, address the following.
Title Slide
Introduction (1 slide): Slide should identify concepts to be addressed and sections of the presentation. Include speaker’s notes that explain, in more detail, what will be covered.
Practice Issue (1-3 slides): Describe the area of interest and practice issue/problem related to NP practice selected in week 2. Explain why the issue/concern is important to nurse practitioner practice and its impact on health outcomes. Provide speaker notes. Provide scholarly references to support your ideas.
PICOT Question (1 slide): Provide the PICOT question developed in week 2. Describe each element of your PICOT question in one or two sentences, being sure to address all the following:
P-Population and problem – What is the nursing practice concern or problem and whom does it affect?
I–Intervention – What evidence-based solution for the problem would you like to apply?
C–Comparison – What is another solution for the problem? Note that this is typically the current practice, no intervention at all, or alternative solutions.
O–Outcome – Very specifically, how will you know that the intervention worked? Think about how you will measure the outcome.
T–Time frame – What is the Timeframe involved for the EBP initiative or the target date of completion?
Literature review (2-4 slides):Summarize the literature review completed in week 5. Discuss themes and special concerns. Discuss any unique insight or perspective offered from the literature. Provide speaker notes. Speaker notes and/or slides include citations from scholarly nursing literature which support the assertions presented.
Recommendations (3 slides):
Slide 1: Identify the evidence-based recommendation for the identified practice change. Speaker’s notes should fully explain the recommended change and rationale for the change. Provide support from scholarly references to support the recommendation.
Slide 2: Identify the key stakeholders impacted by the recommended change. Speaker’s notes add detail.
Slide 3: Analyze the recommendation in terms of fit, feasibility, and appropriateness as discussed by Dang and Dearholt (2018), ch. 8. Speaker’s notes add detail. *Note: information regarding stakeholders, fit, feasibility, and appropriateness may be based on personal experience or on information you found in your research. If the identified factors come from the literature, provide reference citations to support your ideas.
Conclusion: (1 slide)Slide provides summary points of presentation. Speaker’s notes provide final comments on the topic.
References:Reference elements provided in APA format, may use bullets. Hanging indents not required.
Preparing the Presentation
Submission Requirements
Application: Use Microsoft Power Point to create the presentation. Submit as a .ppt or .pptx file.
Length: The PowerPoint presentation should be between 9-13 total slides (excluding title and reference slides).
Speaker notes should be used and include in-text citations when applicable. Use the Notes Page view feature in PowerPoint to include speaker notes.
Submission: Submit the PowerPoint file to the Week 7 Dropbox.
Best Practices in Preparing the Presentation
The following are best practices in preparing this presentation:
Review directions thoroughly.
Follow submission requirements.
Make sure all elements on the grading rubric are included.
Follow rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation consistent with formal, scientific writing.
Review the Creating a Professional Presentation located in Course Resources.
Correctly cite and reference ideas and information that come from scholarly literature.
