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Grand Canyon NUR504 Wek 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ 1
Discuss the differences between research, research utilization, and
evidence-based practice. You may want to link this to the historical evolution
of research in nursing.
DQ
Identify and discuss two major ways in which qualitative research differs from
quantitative research. Is one better than the other? Provide reference(s).
Grand Canyon NUR504 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ 1
Discuss sources of bias for both quantitative and qualitative research. For
quantitative research, be sure to address both random and systematic bias. You
may use examples from the articles you selected as illustrations of bias and/or
preventing bias.
DQ 2
Researchers often identify the research problem and then go in search of a
theory. Discuss the disadvantages of doing this. What does the textbook
recommend that researchers do to assure a true fit between theory and designing
the study?
Grand Canyon NUR504 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ 1
Describe the quantitative design of the article you selected. Present the
strengths and limitations of this type of design according to the textbook and
how these are reflected in your study. Contrast the design you have selected
with at least one design presented by a classmate in one of your responses.
DQ 2
Describe the qualitative design (or methodology) of the article you selected.
Present the strengths and limitations of this type of design according to the
textbook and how these are reflected in your study. Contrast the design you
have selected with at least one design presented by a classmate in one of your
responses.
Grand Canyon NUR504 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ1
Read the section Questionnaires versus Interviews on pages 305-306 in the
textbook. How are these guidelines similar and different from data collected by
nurses when giving care? What principles did you identify that are new to you
but could be important in improving your collection of clinical data?
DQ 2
You are interested in nurses’ attitudes toward EBP. Which method do you think
would work best to obtain this information: a questionnaire, a face-to-face
interview, or a group interview? Defend your answer.
Grand Canyon NUR504 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ 1
Demographic data is collected for every study. What is the purpose of
describing the demographic data?
DQ 2
There is a tendency for novice researchers to develop their own instrument if
they cannot readily find one. How might you respond to a peer or manager who
asks you to help develop a new tool to collect patient data on anxiety prior to
cardiac catheterization?
Grand Canyon NUR504 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ 1
State in your own words what is meant by Type I and Type II errors. Why are
these important? Name one thing that can be done to improve internal validity
of a study.
DQ 2
An example of a multivariate procedure is analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).
Explain what is meant by the following statement: ANCOVA offers post hoc
statistical control. Provide an example
.
Grand Canyon NUR504 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ 1
In the final section of study reports, there is a section on implications and
recommendations. Describe the difference between these terms. Provide examples
from one of the studies that you critiqued.
DQ 2
Researchers have a responsibility to identify the limitations of a study. What
is meant by limitation? Provide examples from one of the studies that you
critiqued.
Grand Canyon NUR504 Week 8 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2 Latest
DQ1
Post your group’s CLC EBP project. Critically read two CLC EBP projects (other
than your own). Name one barrier for each that could impact the implementation
of the guideline in practice and how you would work through this issue.
DQ 2
Discuss what is meant by mixed-methods designs. What are the limitations of
these designs.
week 1
Select an article from a peer-reviewed nursing journal rding an EBP process
or implementation.
Write a summary of 750-1,000 words that includes the following criteria:
1. An introduction that explains the focus of the article.
2. A summary of key points of the article.
3. A list of the steps taken by nursing to develop and implement an EBP.
4. Application of the learned information to a practice setting where the
student either identifies an EBP that has been applied to your setting or a
practice problem that would benefit from the implementation of an EBP.
5. A clear and concise conclusion.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to
Turnitin.
week 2
Choose two scholarly, peer-reviewed articles about research studies.
The articles can be found using the GCU Library or any of the sources
recommended in the readings.
Address the following:
1. One article must be an example of a qualitative research study; the other
must be a quantitative example.
2. These articles will be utilized for assignments in Modules 3, 4, 6 and 8.
3. Write a 350-500-word statement which includes:
4. A description of why each research study is categorized as quantitative or
qualitative.
5. A justification for your selections.
6. The journal page reference for the research study selected and the reasons
why it was selected.
7. A link to the selected articles or an attached copy of each article.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success
Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin
This is a CLC Asssignment.
You will be assigned to a CLC group by the instructor.
Within your group, follow the instructions provided in the CLC Assignment:
Evidence-Based Practice Project (EBP).
Finalize the CLC Agreement.
CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project (EBP)
Group work has benefits and liabilities. Everyone assigned to a CLC is expected
to equally participate in the work in terms of time and quality of effort. The
assignment should be apportioned to make the best use of the strengths of
individual team members. Some of you are natural leaders. Your strengths can be
your greatest liabilities. No one wants to be bossed around no matter how
skilled the boss. Honest communication is critical to effective group work. The
best way to avoid conflict is to set very clear expectations. Then, if someone
does not do what is expected, he or she can be referred to the original
agreement rather than have the confrontation become personal.
At the end of the project, students will have an opportunity to evaluate each
other. These evaluations will be taken into consideration when grading
individuals within the group. The grade will be given for the project as
compared to the rubric for evaluation. Depending on your evaluations,
individual grades will be equal to or less than the overall grade. Course
faculty are able to observe the process in the CLC forum. If your work takes
place outside the forum, this information will be absent. Be certain, even if
you communicate via e-mail, phone, or face-to-face, to record the communication
in the CLC forum.
NOTE: The final course of your program will require you to develop and
implement an EBP guideline. This is your opportunity to learn the process and
perhaps even identify an area of interest. Your choice of a topic for the capstone
course should be related to your area of specialty. Each course you take will
provide you with the opportunity to investigate theory and empirical literature
to identify the relevant evidence you will need to complete this project. The
more effort you expend now to learn this process, the easier it will be for you
to complete the program efficiently.
Topic 1:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Agreement
1) Check into your CLC group.
a) Describe your prior experience with evidence-based practice (EBP)
includingparticipation in developing EBP guidelines or protocols for changing
practice.
CLC Agreement
1) Review the CLC Agreement
a) Choose one member totransfer the CLC Agreement to the CLC forum, input the
CLC’s responses for all sections of the Agreement, and submit the CLC
Agreement.
b) Each member should provide their contact information on the CLC Agreement
and decide what tasks in the Project Management Specifics section they will be
responsible for.
c) In the CLC Forum, discuss and provide responses for each component of the
CLC Agreement. The CLC Group Review Process will be completed at the end of
your project.
d) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in a team environment.
2) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
3) Complete the CLC agreement, except for the CLC Group Review Process.
4) Submit the completed CLC Agreement to the instructor at the end of Topic 2.
Topic 2:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Agreement.
Brainstorm: Initiate conversation regarding potential topics of interest.
1) This should be a nursing related problem, that is, a problem related to
nursing practice, advance practice, leadership, or education. .
2) Identify several topics of interest and have individual group members do a
quick survey of the literature to be sure that there is evidence available.
3) In order to develop a guideline/protocol, you will need credible resources.
Read pages 29-34 for guidance in identifying sources of evidence.
a) The course readings include all of the information needed to complete this
project. Chapters 1 and 2 provided the necessary information regarding EBP and
how to find evidence. Chapter 5 provides strategies for locating credible
information. The sooner these chapters are read carefully, with the project in
mind, the easier it will be.
4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
Topic 3:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Identification of Clinical Question
1) Refer to Figure 2.2 in the textbook for the model you will use to complete
this project.
a. Note that you will not complete the entire process in this model, you will
reach the step entitled,Pilot the change in practice.
2) As a group, finalize your choice of topic.
a. Review the literature regarding clinical problems presented in the previous
topic in order to ensure that there is adequate evidence for your choice.
b. State your topic in the form of a problem statement and a foreground
question.
c. The course readings include all of the information you need to complete this
project.
d. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
3) Choose one team member to submit the completed assignment and initial
reference list to the instructor by the end of Topic4.
Topic 4:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence
1) UseFigure 2.1, Evidence hierarchy pyramid, inthe textbook as your guide for
the levels of evidence in your reference list.
2) Locate case studies, relevant clinical articles written by experts, research
articles,, evidence based guidelines and protocolsand theory that may guide the
identification of appropriate solutions. This can include the articles reviewed
from topic 3. Note, not all theories will have research that allows them to
have a level assigned to them. This does not mean they are not good theories.
3) Appraise the evidence using the guidelines provided on pages 37-40 in the
textbook.
a. Use these guidelines to discard references that are untrustworthy or
irrelevant.
b. Use Box 2.2 to help with this decision-making process.
4) Use the following to organize the evidence by commonalities and/or contrary
findings:
a. Chapter 5in the textbook provides information regarding how to synthesize
the article findings.
b. Use the EBP Project Evaluation tool located in resources to consolidate and
present the findings
5) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
Topic 5:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence
1) Continue with the articles used inTopic 4.
2) Complete the Synthesis Table for the evidence and variables for the guideline.
a. Limit the articles to no more than ten; two per student in the CLC group
would be reasonable.
b. A true proposal would require a comprehensive review of the literature and
inclusion of all relevant works.
3) Record all communications in the CLC Forum.
Topic 6:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Develop Clinical Guideline and
Implementation Plan
1) Initiate work on developing a guideline or protocol based on your search of
the literature.
2) Consider how to implement the intervention to test the protocol.
3) Identify potential barriers and describe strategies to gain cooperation from
individuals who will be implementing the change.
4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
Topic 7:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Development Guidelines and Implementation
Plan
1. Complete the protocol and write the plan to pilot the change in practice.
2. The Clinical Guidelines should include the problem statement, EBP question,
literature review, along with all the tables used to arrive at the conclusion (can
be appendices), the clinical protocol, and the implementation plan.. There is
no specific template for this guideline/assignment.
3. The Implementation Plan for the protocol should include a timeline with
criteria for evaluating the outcomes.
4. Use APA style headings for each section with subheadings as appropriate.
a. References should include all documents used for literature review along
with sources used to guide the process.
1. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
6. Submit the completed assignment to the instructor on the last day of Topic 7
and have one CLC member post the completed assignment all together in Topic 8
discussion forum.
Address the following:
1. Write one research summary that uses a quantitative research design.
2. Write one research summary that uses a qualitative research design.
3. Each summary should be 250-500 words and should follow the template,
Summarize Research Articles.
4. Use APA Level Heading 2 to separate the distinct parts of the study.
These article summaries will form the basis of the Critique of Research Studies
Parts 1-3 assignments in modules 4, 6, and 8.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success
Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
NUR 504 Summarize Research Articles
Directions: Use the templates below when summarizing your research articles.
Include a cover page, and start a new page for each article summary. Use level
1 and 2 headings when composing the summaries to separate distinct parts.
Title of Quantitative Article
(Example of text: This article was authored by Watson and James and published
in the Journal of Nursing Research in 2008. This article was selected as an
example of a quasi-experimental design.The model summary selected for this
paper is found on page 90 to 91of the textbook.This is a summary of a
quasi-experimental study in which though there is a comparison group; subjects
were not randomly assigned to groups. The research article being summarized
also is an experiment that used a comparison group without randomization.)
Problem Statement
Statement of Purpose
Research Question(s)/Hypothesis
Study Methods
Key Findings
Citation
Title of Qualitative Article
(Example of text:Ramirez (2008) studied adolescent depression and the influence
of significant adults on the course of the depression.The model summary
utilized is found on page 91of the textbook. It was selected because it is an
example of a grounded theory study as is the article selected.)
Problem Statement
Statement of Purpose
Research Question(s)
Method
Key Findings
Citation
NUR 405 week 4
This is a CLC assignment.
Follow the instructions provided in “CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project
(EBP).”
Utilize the Synthesis Table, Table of Evidence and EBA Project Evaluation Tool
to complete your CLC assignment. Submit these documents in Topic 5 as the CLC
assignment.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success
Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
Synthesis Table Example
Synthesis Table Example
Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article
Levels of Evidence
Study Design
Variable to be studied
Variable to be studied
Variable to be studied
Compare template above to my table below. At a glance you can see the names of
the most important articles I choose, the level of evidence of that study, what
the design was, and what variables were important to know about in each
article. As you study the table, the reader can clearly see more studies in
support of BiPAP than IS along with other information that would be of interest
to the provider to support standards of care.
Table 2 Synthesis of IS and NIPPV Evidence /Types of Surgery
Follow the instructions provided in Critique of Research Studies
Instructions.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success
Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
Critique of Research Studies Instructions
Directions:
Complete a critique of the quantitative and qualitative articles that were
submitted in Module 3.
This assignment will be completed in three parts. Refer to the information
below as a guide to the information that should be included in each part.
Follow the guidelines for the quantitative and qualitative article critiques in
Chapter 5, Box 5.2, pages 112-114 and Box 5.3, pages 115-117 of the textbook.
1) Utilize a central heading to indicate that what follows is the critique of
the articles.
2) The side headings of the critique for each article should follow the
headings in Box 5.2 and 5.3.
3) Note that within these BASIC guidelines, there are additional references to
Detailed Critiquing Guidelines found in various boxes in chapters focused on
the various elements of a research study report. Use these to expand the
research study and to learn specific terminology appropriate to the critique of
research.
When turning in the final submission, please put in the the following order:
Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should
include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).
Critique of Research Studies – Part 1: Due Module 4
For Part 1 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each
article:
Quantitative Qualitative
• Title • Title
• Abstract • Abstract
• Introduction • Introduction
o Statement of the problem o Statement of the problem
o Hypotheses or research questions o Research questions
o Literature review o Literature review
o Conceptual/theoretical framework o Conceptual underpinnings
Critique of Research Studies – Part 2: Due Module 6
For Part 2 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each
article:
Quantitative Qualitative
• Method • Method
o Protection of human rights o Protection of participants’ rights
o Research design o Research design and research tradition
o Population and sample o Sample and setting
o Data collection and measurement o Data collection
o Procedures o Procedures
o Enhancement of trustworthiness
Critique of Research Studies – Part 3: Due Module 8
For Part 3 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each
article:
Quantitative Qualitative
• Results • Results
o Data analysis o Data analysis
o Findings o Findings
• Discussion o Theoretical integrations
o Interpretation of findings • Discussion
o Implications/recommendations o Interpretation of the findings
• Global Issues o Implications/recommendations
o Presentation • Global Issues
o Researcher credibility o Presentation
o Summary assessment o Researcher credibility
o Summary assessment
NUR 405 week 5
This is a CLC assignment.
Follow the instructions provided in CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project
(EBP).
Utilize the Synthesis Table, Table of Evidence and EBA Project Evaluation Tool
to complete your CLC assignment. Submit these documents for this weeks CLC
assignment.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be
presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success
Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
Synthesis Table Example
Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article Name of Article
Levels of Evidence
Study Design
Variable to be studied
Variable to be studied
Variable to be studied
Compare template above to my table below. At a glance you can see the names of
the most important articles I choose, the level of evidence of that study, what
the design was, and what variables were important to know about in each
article. As you study the table, the reader can clearly see more studies in
support of BiPAP than IS along with other information that would be of interest
to the provider to support standards of care.
Table 2 Synthesis of IS and NIPPV Evidence /Types of Surgery
NUR 405 week 6
Follow the instructions provided in Critique of Research Studies
Instructions.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success
Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin
Critique of Research Studies Instructions
Directions:
Complete a critique of the quantitative and qualitative articles that were
submitted in Topic 3.
This assignment will be completed in three parts. Refer to the information
below as a guide to the information that should be included in each part.
Follow the guidelines for the quantitative and qualitative article critiques in
Chapter 5, Box 5.2, pages 112-114 and Box 5.3, pages 115-117 of the textbook or
the Research Critique Additional Template Resource.
1) Utilize a central heading to indicate that what follows is the critique of
the articles.
2) The side headings of the critique for each article should follow the
headings in Box 5.2 and 5.3.
3) Note that within these BASIC guidelines, there are additional references to
Detailed Critiquing Guidelines found in various boxes in chapters focused on
the various elements of a research study report. Use these to expand the
research study and to learn specific terminology appropriate to the critique of
research.
When turning in the final submission, please put in thefollowing order:
Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should
include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).
NUR 405 week 7
This is a CLC assignment.
Follow the instructions provided “CLC Assignment: Evidence-Based Project
(EBP).”
Utilize the Synthesis Table, Table of Evidence, and EBA Project Evaluation Tool
to complete your CLC assignment. Submit these documents at the completion of
the CLC assignment.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid
academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be
presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment
NUR-504: Table of Evidence
Study 1 Study 2 Study 3 Study 4 Study 5
Author
Study title
Research Questions
Design
Setting/Sample
Methods: intervention/instruments
Analysis
Key findings
Recommendations
How this supports EBP/Capstone
EBP Project Evaluation
___________________________________________________________________
NUR 405 week 8
Follow the instructions provided in Critique of Research Studies
instructions.
When turning in the final submission, please put in the following order:
Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should
include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to
grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success
Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
Critique of Research Studies Instructions
Directions:
Complete a critique of the quantitative and qualitative articles that were
submitted in Topic 3.
This assignment will be completed in three parts. Refer to the information
below as a guide to the information that should be included in each part.
Follow the guidelines for the quantitative and qualitative article critiques in
Chapter 5, Box 5.2, pages 112-114 and Box 5.3, pages 115-117 of the textbook or
the Research Critique Additional Template Resource.
1) Utilize a central heading to indicate that what follows is the critique of
the articles.
2) The side headings of the critique for each article should follow the
headings in Box 5.2 and 5.3.
3) Note that within these BASIC guidelines, there are additional references to
Detailed Critiquing Guidelines found in various boxes in chapters focused on
the various elements of a research study report. Use these to expand the
research study and to learn specific terminology appropriate to the critique of
research.
When turning in the final submission, please put in thefollowing order:
Quantitative Article Critique, Qualitative Article Critique, References (should
include the two articles, the text, and any other additional sources).
Critique of Research Studies – Part 1: Due Topic 4
For Part 1 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each
article:
Quantitative Qualitative
• Title • Title
• Abstract • Abstract
• Introduction • Introduction
o Statement of the problem o Statement of the problem
o Hypotheses or research questions o Research questions
o Literature review o Literature review
o Conceptual/theoretical framework o Conceptual underpinnings
Critique of Research Studies – Part 2: Due Topic 6
For Part 2 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each
article:
Quantitative Qualitative
• Method • Method
o Protection of human rights o Protection of participants’ rights
o Research design o Research design and research tradition
o Population and sample o Sample and setting
o Data collection and measurement o Data collection
o Procedures o Procedures
o Enhancement of trustworthiness
Critique of Research Studies – Part 3: Due Topic 8
For Part 3 of the critique, focus only on the following segments for each
article:
Quantitative Qualitative
• Results • Results
o Data analysis o Data analysis
o Findings
o Reliability and Validity o Findings
• Discussion o Theoretical integrations
o Interpretation of findings • Discussion
o Implications/recommendations o Interpretation of the findings
• Global Issues o Implications/recommendations
o Presentation • Global Issues
o Researcher credibility o Presentation
o Summary assessment o Researcher credibility
o Summary assessment
