BIOSTAT 12

There has been an information explosion in health care over the last 10-15 years.  Knowledge expansion has been a result of research related to healthcare and the implication to practice. However, not all information is reliable and nurse leaders must be able to discern which findings best supports evidence-based action in relation to problems noted. It is more important than ever for advanced practice nurses to understand the essential information presented in this course. The foundation provided will enable you to critically appreciate the findings from research studies, afford you the ability to conduct data analyses and provide you the knowledge to make evidence-based changes in healthcare delivery.  

Using your current understanding of research and statistical application, consider a problem you have noted in healthcare and/or nursing practice. Present the problem and findings from two articles related to the problem you have identified.  Describe the intervention you would use to address such a problem in your current clinical setting.  What statistical analyses would an advanced practice, nurse leader need to employ to address the findings from this intervention?  Provide your rationale for your actions

RUBRIC

30 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Identified a problem related to nursing leadership in healthcare practice. Rationale for the problem having an impact on nursing leadership is well evidenced and explained in relation to research or statistical application. References to scholarly inquiry and the text book are provided. Applications to current practice are evident.

30 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Identified two articles related to the problem statement. Summarized the findings of each article clearly and succinctly Rationale for selection of the articles as they related to the identified problem is well evidenced.

30 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Identified intervention, desired outcomes and clinical setting. Clearly described intervention appropriate for the problem, desired outcomes relevant to the intervention and setting. Intervention is within the scope of a DNP practitioner

40 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Identified all statistical analyses necessary to evaluate the outcomes of the intervention. Rationale for selection of analysis is well evidenced. Selection is appropriate for data generated. Potential findings are correctly represented.

15 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Writing is relevant to the topic and is presented logically and clearly using standard English language. Direct course applications and synthesis of scholarly information is easily discernable. Word choice is correct, precise and unambiguous. Sentence structure is clear, concise and well- constructed. No grammatical or typographical errors.