Goal: The purpose of this assignment is to identify a theory or model which can be used as a framework for a future evidence-based project Content Requirements:  Review literature regarding issues or concerns within your selected area of advanced practice nursing. Select a theory or model which is relevant to your selected area of advanced […]

Post a brief description of your clinical issue of interest. This clinical issue will remain the same for the entire course and will be the basis for the development of your PICOT question. Describe your search results in terms of the number of articles returned on original research and how this changed as you added […]

In preparation for your assignment this week, brainstorm two to three clinical practice problems or issues you can develop into a nursing practice change. What indicates these as clinical issues in nursing practice? Support your discussion with two peer-reviewed journal articles. Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at […]

The National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) championed the goal that 90% of clinical decisions will be evidence-based by 2020. A recent systematic review of the published literature indicates that evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation remains deficient despite an ongoing effort to increase implementation. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from […]

Goal: To assess the need for a capital budget item. To investigate the information needed to prepare a budget proposal. Content Requirements: Identify the capital budget item. Identify the need and consequences if it is not purchased. Identify the cost of the piece of equipment and if there are any alternative funding sources. Presents a […]