NR-439 Week 7 Discussion: Applying and Sharing Evidence 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 conclusions from the required article from the Week 6 assignment evidence […]

NR 439 Week 6 Discussion: Data Analysis and Results Discussion   Data analysis is key for discovering credible findings from implementing nursing studies. Discussion and conclusions can … 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 […]

NR 439 Week 5 Discussion: Samples and Data Collection Access the following information. You may read the PDF online or download it.   American Nurses Association. (2014). Fast facts: The nursing workforce 2014: Growth, salaries, education, demographics & trends. ANA. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/practiceandpolicy/workforce/fastfacts_nsgjobgrowth-salaries_updated8-25-15.pdf (Links to an external site.)    Review the data presented in the […]

NR-439 Week 6 Assignment: Reading Research Literature (RRL) Worksheet This assignment will … automatically to Turnitin upon submission to verify this is your original work and no parts were copied from another student.   Turnitin is now more closely integrated with Canvas. Overall, you will find Turnitin assignments easier to use, but the steps to […]

NR-439 Week 5 Assignment: Clarifying Research Worksheet 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, 2018). This assignment provides a learning activity for students to demonstrate understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, the purpose and importance […]

NR 439 Week 4 Discussion: Designs – A Plan to Study for the Truth 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. […]

NR-439 Week 3 Discussion: The Literature Review and Searching for Evidence Discussion Questions   You must access the following article to answer the questions:   Baker, N., Taggart, H., Nivens, A. & Tillman, P. (2015). Delirium: Why are nurses confused? MedSurg Nursing, 24(1), 15-22. permalink (Links to an external site.)   Locate the literature review […]

NR 439 Week 3 Assignment: Problem/PICOT/Evidence Search (PPE) Worksheet – Family Visitation in the PACU 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, 201 8). This assignment provides a learning […]

NR-439 Week 2 Discussion: Research, Practice Problems, and Questions Professional nurses rely on research findings to inform practice decisions; they use critical thinking to apply research directly to specific patient care situations.   Think about an independent nursing practice problem you care passionately about and would be interested in searching for evidence. The below problems […]

NR 439 Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Evidence-based Practice Discussion Questions   We begin our journey into discovering the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) by exploring our past. After completing the required readings and lesson, answer the following:   Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era. Discuss how research […]