MN 504 unit 10 DQ 1

Topic 1: Collaboration for Research and Evidence-based Practice 

Consider the role of the nurse as an interdisciplinary team member in completing research and using research findings to inform health care practices. 

Review the following.

• Women’s Health Initiative retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi
• Collaborative strategies to enhance research and      evidence-based practice. (see Journal in Activities) 

Answer the following questions.

1. Discuss the role of the advanced practice nurse as an      interdisciplinary research collaborator and member of the      interdisciplinary team obligated to co-participate in the implementation      and use of evidence-based practice. 
2. End your discussion by providing an example of an      evidence-based change that would require the collaborative efforts of      nursing and at least two other healthcare disciplines and that would lead      to quality improvement in healthcare. 

See the Discussion Board grading rubric on the Course Home.