Assignment # 1

Discussion Question/Prompt [Due Friday]

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the Masters prepared nurse "recognizes that the master’s-prepared nurse applies research outcomes within the practice setting, resolves practice problems, works as a change agent, and disseminates results." Many research ideas emerge from practice and/or the educational environment. Formulating a well-built research question is challenging. Asking the right question facilitates the search process when conducting a review of the literature.

· Read the article " Asking the clinical question: A key step in evidence-based practice (Links to an external site.) ." 

· After reading the article, create your own PICOT question around the topic you selected that will be used for your Unit 2 Introduction to an Evidence-Based Practice Problem. In your discussion post, complete the following:

1. Describe your selected topic and its significance

2. Share and discuss your created PICOT question.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

· Respond to at least two other student’s postings with substantive comments.

· Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.

· References and citations should conform to the APA standards.

· Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

· Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due - cite your sources.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Topics

Increasing breastfeeding in first-time mothers

Interventions to decrease the 30-day readmission rate for heart failure

Or COPD

Keeping patients NPO 12 hours prior to surgery

Use of technology to increase adolescent adherence to asthma meds

Use of pediatric and adult sepsis screening tool

Teach back for EBP patient education

Distraction techniques and immunizations (pediatrics)

Music therapy for pain management in PACU

Mental health patients with depression and aerobic exercise

Distraction techniques for dementia patients

Anxiety management techniques for patients on hospice

Use of peer tutoring for at risk nursing students

Mentoring of new nurse educators