Course description

Course Catalog Description:

In this course, learners identify, critique, apply, and evaluate evidence to inform clinical decision making, support organizational practices and improve patient outcomes. Learners will develop the skills needed to implement evidence in nursing practice and healthcare systems

Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):

1. Recognize the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research (PSLO 5). 2. Explain basic features of the research and evidenced-based practice processes including ethical principles (PSLO 5). 3. Appraise the credibility of sources of evidence, including but not limited to databases and internet resources (PSLOs 1, 5, 6). 4. Integrate clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating outcomes of care (PSLOs 5, 7). 5. Summarize evidence from scholarly articles for incorporation into evidence-based practice (PSLOs 1, 5). 

Week 2 Discussion:

Appraisal of Quantitative Research (USLOs 2, 3) Use the Galen library database to find one primary quantitative research article on any topic related to nursing recently published this year. Read the article and in one paragraph (6 to 8 sentences) provide a rapid critical appraisal by answering the following questions: 1. Was the sampling method and size appropriate for the research question? Explain. 2. What were the dependent and independent (outcome) variables? 3. Were valid and reliable instruments/surveys used to measure outcomes? Explain. 4. What were the main results of the study? 5. Was there statistical significance? Explain. 6. How would you use the study results in your practice to make a difference in patient outcomes? 

What will i learn?

• 1. Synthesize knowledge from the arts and sciences to form a foundation for the practice of professional nursing.
• 2. Provide holistic, culturally competent care for individuals, families, and populations through health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan and healthcare continuum
• 3. Integrate professional values and behaviors when delivering standards-based nursing care to diverse patients and populations.
• 4. Develop leadership skills to provide and continuously improve the delivery of safe, patient-centered quality healthcare.
• 5. Incorporate best practices and the most current evidence when using clinical reasoning to make practice decisions.
• 6. Incorporate the use of information systems and technology in order to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making
• 7. Integrate effective communication and collaboration skills to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes.

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