This course will prepare the student to understand the steps of the evidenced-based practice process (EBP) and identify various EBP models to translate evidence into practice. The topics of articulating the clinical questions, using electronic databases to locate evidence, evaluating levels of evidence, and critically appraising the evidence to translate into the best evidence will be explored. Ethical issues in research and evidence-based practice will be discussed. The course focuses on enhancing the student's ability to read, comprehend, critically appraise, and apply the best evidence to the professional practice of nursing.
- Describe the importance of nursing research and evidence-based practice and how they expand knowledge in nursing and health. (SLO 1, SLO 2, SLO 8, SLO 9, SLO 10)
- Compare and contrast several models of EBP implementation into clinical practice, including what organizational supports need to be in place. (SLO 1, SLO 2, SLO 3, SLO 9)
- Perform appraisals of evidence-based practice guidelines. (SLO 2, SLO 5, SLO 7, SLO 9)
- Formulate a searchable clinical question. (SLO 1, SLO 2, SLO 3, SLO 12)
- Demonstrate the use of technology and the library in accessing and retrieving research-based information. (SLO 7)
- Critique quantitative and qualitative nursing research studies. (SLO 2, SLO 4, SLO 5)
- Demonstrate beginning critical reasoning and analysis of research appraisal, as a consumer of research, to promote safety in nursing and health care services. (SLO 1, SLO 2, SLO 5)
- Participate in the process of dissemination of research findings. (SLO 3, SLO 8, SLO 10)
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
ISBN: 9781433832161
Schmidt, N. A., & Brown, J. M. (2019). Evidence-based practice for nurses: Appraisal and application of research (4th ed.). Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning.
ISBN: 978-1284122909
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Assignment |
Percentage for Category |
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Chapter Reviews (18) |
9% |
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Discussion Threads (5) |
56% |
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Midterm Exam (1) |
15 |
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Final Exam (1) |
15% |
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Reflection (1) |
5% |
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Total 100% |
Grades will be rounded per the policy outlined in the RN to BSN Student Handbook
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
75% - 79% = C
≤74% = F
Withdrew = W
Individual course assignments are recorded in percentages to two decimal points. At the end of the course, the final course grade will be rounded to the nearest whole number following the standard rounding rule, where 0.1 to 0.4 rounds down and 0.5 to 0.9 rounds up.
Example: An overall course grade of ≥89.5% is rounded up to 90% and becomes an “A” for the course and an overall course grade of ≤ 89.44% is rounded to 89% and remains a “B”.
A final grade of 75% or higher must be achieved in order to successfully pass this course.
College policy will dictate the drop date.
Attendance to all classes is expected. The online format for this course is asynchronous. Each module will open on Sunday, which is considered a preview day, but students may post in the discussion threads. Due dates are identified within each assignment. If the due date is not provided, it is Sunday at midnight. Any assignment not submitted by the due date will be counted as an absence. 10% will be deducted from the final course grade for each absence beyond two, unless previous arrangements were made with the faculty in writing. If an exam is missed, it may be made up at the discretion of the instructor. However, an automatic 10- point deduction will be applied to the exam grade.
Reading assignments
Lessons within Canvas or publisher websites
Class/Forum discussion posts
Websites accessed free of charge
Critical thinking exercises and other active learning strategies
ADA Statement:
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