Course Description
This course examines sources of evidence, the nature of inquiry, and research concepts. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are compared and applied. Skills needed to select, critique and apply nursing research are developed. Levels of evidence are explored and applied to developing an evidence-based practice brief in the student’s area of clinical interest. (4 credits)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
- MAT 105: Statistics
- NUR 301: Baccalaureate Nursing Role
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will have gained knowledge about:
- Identify and analyze sources of evidence relevant to the type of research inquiry.
- Describe the research process utilizing applicable concepts and terminology.
- Differentiate between evidence, theory and research in nursing practice.
- Compare qualitative and quantitative methodologies in nursing research and the appropriate application of each.
- Apply skills of research critique and interpretation of studies to determine application of research to practice.
- Apply levels of evidence to explore approaches to inquiry related to a clinical practice question/issue.
- Describe rationale for research addressing diverse groups for generalizability of results and application to practice.
- Design an evidence-based practice project that demonstrates appropriate application of research to practice.
- Identify and investigate a clinical nursing problem of interest to develop and present a current, comprehensive evidence-based practice brief.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Points | Weight |
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Quizzes (Weeks 1 and 3) | 50 | 5% |
Assignments (Weeks 1 and 2) | 50 | 5% |
Discussions (Week 1-3 and 5-8) | 175 | 17.5% |
Capstone Assignments (Weeks 3 and 4) | 30 | 3% |
Quantitative and Qualitative Critique Assignments (Weeks 3 and 4) | 150 | 15% |
EBP Assignments (Weeks 3 and 5) | 100 | 10% |
Group Assignments (Weeks 4, 5, 6 and 7) | 100 | 10% |
Integrative Review Paper (Week 6) | 120 | 12% |
Outcome Measures and Evaluation Table Assignments (Weeks 6 and 7) | 100 | 10% |
PowerPoint of EBP Project (Week 8) | 125 | 12.5% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Melnyk, B.M., & E. Fineout-Overholt. (2023). Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Additional Requirements
Available through Charter Oak State College's virtual library
- Cantlin, D. & Kronebusch, B., 2019. In Pursuit of Meaningful Nurse-Sensitive Indicators. ViewPoint 41:4, 8,19.
Course Schedule
Week | PLOs | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 2,3 | 8 | Topic: Preparing for the Capstone: Step One
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1 | 1,2,7 | 2 | Topic: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice Developing Searchable Clinical Questions
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2 | 1,2 | 1,3,7 | Topics: Searching the Literature for Supporting Evidence, Commonly Used Healthcare Databases & Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Evidence
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2 | 3,4,6,10 | 2,4,6 | Topics: Preparing for the Capstone: Step 2
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3 | 1,2 | 2,6,7,8 | Topics: Appraisal of Quantitative Studies Synthesizing Quantitative Research Findings
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3 | 2,3,6,7,8,10 | 5,6,7,8 | Topics: Preparing for the Capstone: Steps 2 & 3
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4 | 1,7 | 2,4,6 | Topic: Appraisal of Qualitative Studies
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4 | 6 | 1,3,6,10 | Topic: Preparing for the Capstone: Step 3 (continue)
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5 | 1,2,7 | 1,2,3,6,7,9 | Topics: Ethical Considerations for EBP Implementation and Evidence Generation Implementing and Sustaining EBP in Clinical Settings
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6 | 1,2,3,7,8,10 | 1,2,9 | Topic: Quality Improvement and Outcomes and Models for Implementing EBP
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7 | 2,7 | 5 | Topics: Creating a Vision and Motivating a Change to EBP in Individuals, Teams, and Organizations
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8 | 1,2,7 | 5,9 | Topic: Disseminating Evidence
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