Research in Nursing – NURS 225
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 05/11/2022
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the nursing process including methodology, design and interpretation of findings. It focuses on acquiring the beginning knowledge and skills essential for critical evaluation of research reports as well as guidance in the production of a poster presentation which incorporates evidence-based knowledge related to a specific clinical problem.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
In order for nursing to progress as a discipline, it must be guided by research findings rather than intuition or tradition. This course prepares the student to be a knowledgeable research consumer as well as a research participant.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (3)
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be a minimum of 350 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and include a minimum of 1 textbook citation and 1 peer-reviewed resource (published within that last 5 years) citation. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be a minimum of 250 words and include a minimum of 1 textbook citation and 1 biblical integration. (BSN Essential IV 1-6; PLO 7; CLO B & C)
Evidence-Based Practice Assignments
The student will complete three papers in which concepts related to evidence-based practice (EBP) will be examined. The papers will be created using APA style writing.
Knowing the Terminology
The student will create a paper in which he or she will expand on the thesis statement, "The terms "research" and "evidence-based practice" are not synonymous."
Common Barriers
The student will create a paper in which he or she will expand on the thesis statement, "It is not uncommon to encounter barriers when attempting to implement EBP. Common barriers will be discussed and strategies suggested to counter these influences."
Innovator
The student will create a paper in which he or she will expand on the thesis statement, "What is an innovator of EBP? If I aspire to such a role, these are the things that I must do.
(BSN Essentials III 1-9; PLOs 2-4,7; CLOs A, B, D)
Worldview Self-Reflection Paper
The theme of this paper is the Christian worldview and its potential to influence personal decisions regarding research participation, activities, and funding. The paper must be 750 – 1,000 words (3 – 4 pages), and the reference page must contain no less than 2 peer-reviewed resources (published within the last 5 years). This assignment must be in current APA format and include both a title page and a reference page. (BSN Essentials III 3; PLOs 5, 7; CLO E)
Research Critique
The student will choose a research article to critique. This assignment will be completed in 2 parts, and each critique will require the student to analyze different elements of the chosen article. (BSN Essentials III 1-9; PLOs 3 & 7; CLO F)
Roles in Nursing Research Assignment
The student will choose a research article to be critiqued. The student will then complete a 750 – 1,000-word (3 – 5-page) critique of the chosen research article according to the required information outlined in Table 14-1 from the textbook. The research critique must include 2–3 peer-reviewed resources (published within the last 5 years), use current APA format, and include both a title page and a reference page.
Measurements of Success in Nursing Research Assignment
Utilizing the same research article from Part 1, the student will complete a second critique according to the remaining required information outlined in Table 14-1 from the textbook. The critique must be 750 – 1,000 words (3 – 5 pages), include 2–3 peer-reviewed resources (published within the last 5 years), use current APA format, and include both a title page and a reference page.
Quiz
It's important to begin this course with a self-assessment. This quiz enables you to see that, as a practicing professional, you have already accumulated some knowledge related to nursing research and evidence-based practice. This course will strengthen that foundation and begin to build on your experiences.
