The purpose of this discussion is to reflect on your own readiness to practice as a DNP-
prepared nurse, to consider what you learned in this course and how this knowledge will
impact your practice.
Instructions
Reflective inquiry allows for the expansion of self-awareness, identification of knowledge
gaps, and assessment of learning goals. As you reflect on your own readiness for practice
as a DNP-prepared nurse, it is important to consider what you learned in this course.
As you review the course outcomes and your experience in this course, address the
following:
1. Analyze and evaluate how your thinking was challenged in this course related to
translation science; summary, analysis, synthesis; and using an evidence-based
intervention in a practice change project to address a practice problem and impact
practice outcomes.
2. Considering this new knowledge, examine how this learning prepares you to
practice as a DNP-prepared nurse
3. Application of Knowledge
4. a. Address all bullet points in the weekly discussion accurately and thoroughly
with a substantive, in-depth discussion in the initial post
5. Integration of Evidence
6. a. Incorporate three (3) different sources each week: two (2) of the three (3)
should be scholarly.
7. b. The initial response should include at least one peer-reviewed, scholarly
source of evidence. The other two required literature sources may be included
in either the initial post or the reply post.
A scholarly source is (a) evidence-based, (b) peer-reviewed, and (c) published in the
last five (5) years.
Professionalism in Communication
a. References are consistent with APA style/formatting with no error patterns; the
hanging indent is not required.
b. Presents information in an organized manner.
c. Uses clear and concise language.
d. Communicates with no error patterns in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and
punctuation.
Writing Requirements (APA style/formatting)
· In-text citations
· Reference list in correct APA style/formatting
· Standard English usage and mechanics
· A scholarly source is (a) evidence-based, (b) peer-reviewed, and (c) published in
the last five (5) years.
· Response post(s) may require a scholarly citation and reference.
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
1. Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critiquing the research to
complement the critical appraisal of evidence. (PCs 1, 3, 5; POs 3, 5, 7, 9)
2. Analyze research and non-research data for the purposes of critical appraisal and
judgement of evidence for translation into practice (PCs 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8; POs 1, 3, 5,
7, 9)
3. Justify use of a translation science theory when designing, implementing, and
evaluating a practice change project. (PCs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8; POs 1, 4, 5, 8, 9)
4. Formulate an emerging practice question focusing on the research-based
intervention to influence practice outcomes. (PCs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8; POs 1, 3, 4, 5, 9)
5. Synthesize high-level research and non-research evidence relevant to practice
problems. (PCs 1, 3, 5, 7, 8; POs 1, 3, 5, 9)
