Question 1 (TCO 3) As level coordinator for junior nursing students, one of your colleagues says, “This test blueprint is time-consuming, and I wish we didn’t have to do it.” What would be the most helpful response you could make?    “Maybe we can use the same test blueprint we used last semester.”    “It […]

Question 1 (TCO 3) As level coordinator for junior nursing students, one of your colleagues says, “This test blueprint is time-consuming, and I wish we didn’t have to do it.” What would be the most helpful response you could make?    “It is time-consuming, but maybe we can figure out a shortcut.”    “The university […]

Levels of Evidence to Change Practice   What are the different types of evidence and how does one evaluate a source’s reliability?   Understanding the different levels, or hierarchy, of research evidence and how they relate to your research question will help you in determining the appropriate levels of support when engaged in the research […]

Common Flaws in Quantitative Studies   When nurses have a question about a clinical practice issue that they can turn to the literature to see what scientific evidence is available that addresses their question. However, as discussed in Week 2, not all evidence is created equal. When looking at the literature, it is important to […]

Identify a Practice Problem   Writing a clear evidence-based practice (EBP) question using the PICO format is the first step in developing a change in practice. In this Discussion, you will explore the steps involved in EBP and develop a researchable EBP question in the PICO format that addresses a patient quality and safety issue. […]

Evidence-Based Problem and Question   To begin your EBP project for the course, you will develop your PICO statement and practice question using the Evidence-Based Problem and Question template in this week’s resources. The template covers all three parts of this assignment:   Identify one nurse sensitive indicator that you think is a problem in […]

EBP Project Paper   For this Assignment, review the following:     The Week 6 Assignment Rubric   Create a Voice Over PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your Evidence Based Practice Paper. Include a minimum of 6 slides (15 maximum) and the information provided in the Week 6 Assignment Rubric.   The Voice Over PowerPoint Presentation […]

EBP Project Paper   For this Assignment, review the following:   ·         Academic Writing Expectations Checklist 4000 Level Courses.   ·         Walden paper template. (No abstract required for AWE 4000.)   Using AWE Level 4000 writing guidelines submit a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the title page, reference […]

Appraisal Guide   The assignment for this week is to submit the Appraisal Guide for two of the resources that you have selected for your Evidence-Based Practice Project. You will need to select the Appraisal Guide that is appropriate for the type of study that was conducted. The Appraisal Guide: Findings of a Qualitative Study […]

Finding the Research Evidence   Continuing on with step one of the Impact Model is the need to search for the studies to support your project. There are different classes of evidence that can guide changes in clinical practice.   To prepare for this Assignment, review the following:   ·         Academic Writing […]