Essentials of Nursing Research Assignment
Topic: Integrating Evidence-Based Practice
Write a 1000-1500 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be two main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with (2) sources (1 outside source and the textbook) using citations in your essay. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page in the correct APA format do not count toward the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Part 1:
Describe the eight steps to integrating evidence-based practice into the clinical environment. What barriers might you face in implementing a new practice to address your research topic (as identified in Module 1)? Describe strategies that could be used to increase success including overcoming barriers.
Part 2:
Describe six sources of internal evidence that could be used in providing data to demonstrate improvement in outcomes.
P.S:
Textbook: Melnyk, B. M. & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2022). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. ISBN: 978197518575. Read chapters 9, 10, & 11.
Research Topic: In low income communities, does a culturally tailored health education program, compared to no education program, impact health prevention practice rates, within a 6 month period?
Instructions & SpecificationsSubmissionsRubric
Start by reading and following these instructions:
- Study the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
- Review the assignment rubric and the specifications below to ensure that your response aligns with all assignment expectations.
- Create your assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, and check your spelling.
The following specifications are required for this assignment:
- Length: 1000 – 1500 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear concise manner.
- Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count toward the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
- References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. A minimum of one (1) scholarly source and the textbook are required for this assignment.
- Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx)
