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Fostering a Culture of Learning for a Lifetime

CO #6: Examine contributions nursing research has made to nursing practice, patient education, and to health care.
Information: Nurses must understand research in to effectively participate in the provision of evidence-based nursing care. As a student nurse, learning to be a lifelong learner and integrating evidence based research into your daily routine is important. A provider who incorporates evidence based approaches to practice seeks the best, most current evidence available to make judgments, apply clinical expertise while integrating the client’s values and beliefs into decisions about their care. The purpose of this assignment is to investigate the research process while completing a critical examination of qualitative or quantitative research relative to a current nursing issue or practice. The goal is for student to further investigate the research process, improve knowledge of evidence based practice, refine information literacy skills, understand research and engage in activities to become a lifelong learner.

This assignment encourages students to investigate each step of the research process and complete a critical examination of quantitative and/or qualitative research relevant to their nursing practice. Nurses must understand research in to effectively participate in the provision of evidence-based nursing care.
Objectives of this assignments are to:
· Value the concept of EBP as integral to determining best clinical practice
· Develop & Demonstrate scholarly writing skills
· Integrate and explain the role of evidence in determining best clinical practice
· Seek resources related to clinical practice topics and strategies of lifelong learning

Outcome: Students will integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise, patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal nursing care while incorporating strategies of lifelong learning.

Assignment
1. Formulate a research question from a recent clinical experience (PICO or PICOT structure)
2. Search for Evidence-Identify 5 or more peer reviewed research articles (within 5 years) pertaining to your research question. At least 2 most be original research
Lifelong learning opportunities
· Locate available resources
· Search databases (i.e. CINAHL, PubMed, Ebsco, etc.)
· Journal articles

3. Review and assess the evidence learned

4. Identify what type of research would be most appropriate for studying this issue and why (i.e. Qualitative or quantitative). Also include, if similar research was completed what method/techniques would you use to gather data (i.e.- experiments, focus groups, case studies etc.). Please include a rationale
Reflection- Write a 2-3 page reflection in APA on the following:
· How you would integrate the results of the of literature assessment into practice, taking into consideration the patient’s preference, evidence learned from peer reviewed articles, and your clinical experience. Specifically address how you would incorporate what you learned in practice (i.e. patient education, change in practice etc.). Include any anticipated challenges with implementation or how barriers can be overcome to improve practice.
· Please include information in the reflection on how you will utilize this dynamic process of questioning, learning and obtaining knowledge in the future as a lifelong learner.
· Include all of your citations on the reference page.

NU230 Fostering a Culture of Lifelong Learning

Outstanding

Fair

Needs Improvement

Total

2-1

1-.99

0.99 or below

Research Question

Clearly states research question (include all components: Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time).

Poorly written research question with missing components

Research question not listed or poorly written

Research

5-3

· Extensively researched from numerous, varied sources relevant to research question
· Research/scholarly reviews (<5 years), minimum 5 · Used reliable sources for EBP support directly related to research question 3-2 · Adequate amount of research; sources somewhat varied. · Research/scholarly reviews (6-8 years) · 3-4 sources · Used reliable sources for EBP support, but limitedly related to research question Less than 2 · Limited amount of research; limited resources, Resources not from valid research or sources · Research/scholarly reviews (>10 years)
· <3 sources · Research vaguely relates to research question Synthesis of information/Reflection 4-3 Reflection is thorough, analytic and includes a summary of information that supports knowledge learned from research question Elements are well organized, cohesive and presents the findings to support discussion of EBP 3-2 Reflection evidence presented but lacks clarity, vague and lacks organization to synthesize information well. Articles do not completely relate to EBP Less than 2 Research articles do not synthesize or did not specifically relate to the research question Poorly organized summary document. Elements are missing that impacts understanding Implementation/Application 2-1 Elements of lifelong learning discussed Application to nursing practice: Lists at least 3 methods of application and explains in detail how to apply 1-.99 Limited elements of application for use of lifelong learning discussed Lists 2-1 methods of application to nursing practice with limited explanation and detail 0.99 or below No elements of application to nursing discussed or vaguely discussed 1 or less ways listed for application to nursing practice, does not link evidence well to practice Conventions 2-1 Uses APA format. Uses articulate and appropriate language, clear and concise word choices, and good sentence structure. No grammar, punctuation, or mechanical errors present. 1-.99 Uses APA format. Uses articulate and appropriate language, clear and concise word choices, and fair sentence structure. Minimal of 3 grammar, punctuation, or mechanical errors present. 0.99-0 Limits APA format. Uses non-articulate, inappropriate language, not clear and concise word choices, and poor sentence structure. More than 3 grammar, punctuation, or mechanical errors present. TOTAL SCORE Total Points 15 Comments: Instructor e-signature: _________________________________ Revised 8/20