Master Resource Outline

Credits: 3 credit (2 lecture: 1 R/D) 

Semesters Offered:F, Sp 

Course Description 

The focus of this course is to provide content related to ethical, professional, and evidence-based practice obligations of a BSN prepared RN. Basics in informatics and library search skills will be utilized. Evidence-based practice [EBP] competencies are examined and include discussion of clinical outcomes and rapid critical appraisal of research. Students will develop a scholarly project based on both existing information and student effort while utilizing nursing theory.  

Catalog Course Description

This course addresses the ethical, professional, and evidence-based practice obligations of professional nursing to foster EBP competencies of rapid critical research appraisal and planning of clinical outcomes. Students will develop a scholarly project utilizing nursing theory.  

Course Objectives

1. Discuss the importance of nursing theory, fundamental ethical principles and obligations of developing and promotingevidence-based practice in nursing care to improve clinical outcomes.  

2. Interpret application of nursing and other healthcare discipline theory to guide evidence-based practice. 

3. Apply computer skills to search appropriate databases to review relevant EBP and clinical practice guidelines with inclusion to diverse populations.   

4. Apply EBP competencies of rapid critical appraisal, basic statistical interpretation, moving from evidence to action (patient concerns, choices and clinical judgement, and cultural considerations to a practice issue) (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2015).  

Course Learning Outcomes:The student will: 

1. Conductrapid critical appraisal of a research study.  

2. Discussa patient concern or cultural consideration regarding implementation of an evidence-based intervention.  

3. Produce a scholarly product based on both existing information and student effort (analysis, synthesis, design etc).  

4. Create a collection of reflections including a professional practice statement identifying their core values, principles, self-care and professional identity formation that will guide their conduct and future practice as they reflect ontheir progression of AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) competenciesin the BSN program. 

AACN Competencies

This course introduces: 

7.3 Optimize system effectiveness through application of innovation and evidence-based practice. 

8.2 Use information and communication technology to gather data, create information, and generate knowledge. 

This course develops: 

1.2 Apply theory and research-based knowledge from the arts, humanities, and sciences.  

4.1 Advance the scholarship of nursing. 

4.3 Promote the ethical conduct of scholarly activities. 

5.1 Apply quality improvement principles in care delivery.  

7.1 Apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.  

7.2 Incorporate consideration of cost effectiveness of care.  

9.1 Demonstrate an ethical comportment in one’s practice reflective of nursing’s mission to society. 

10.2 Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity. 

2.9 Provide care coordination. 

3.2 Engage in effective partnerships. 

3.3 Consider the economic impact of the delivery of health care. 

3.5 Demonstrate advocacy strategies. 

4.2 Integrate best evidence into nursing practice.  

5.1 Apply quality improvement principles in care delivery.  

7.1 Apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.  

7.2 Incorporate consideration of cost effectiveness of care.  

7.3 Optimize system effectiveness through application of innovation and evidence-based practice. 

 

This course advances: 

6.2 Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics. 

6.3 Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address the healthcare needs of patients and populations. 

6.4 Work with other professions to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values. 

AACN Threads

  • Equity and Inclusion 
  • Diversity 
  • Cultural Sensitivity 
  • Social Determinants of Health 
  • Communication 
  • Ethics 
  • Clinical Judgement 
  • Mental Health 

Required Content and Concepts 

Definition of EBP 

Protection of vulnerable populations (gero, prisoners, children, diverse populations)  

Role of IRB 

Social justice issues and cost/benefits of research 

Sources of Information: basic internet search, databases, journals 

Hierarchy of evidence 

Critically Appraising Quantitative and Qualitative Research (focus on a few specifics: Qualitative, Systematic Reviews, RCTs, Quantitative) 

Appraisal Tools (Johanna Briggs and Melynk) 

Moving from Evidence to Action (Patient concerns, choices and clinical judgement, cultural considerations) 

Advancing Optimal Care with Clinical Practice Guidelines 

Basic Statistical Interpretation (focus on a few specifics needed for rapid critical appraisal: statistical significance (P Value), Magnitude (RR, NNT, and Effect Size), Precision (CI) 

Scholarly Product Ideas: 

Research Portfolio (faculty input) 

Literature Review 

PSA/Educational Video 

Voiceover PowerPoint Presentation 

Poster board Presentation 

Podium Presentation 

Social Justice Research Project 

Suggested Text/Materials 

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. (4th ed). ISBN-13: 978-1496384539  

Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools https://joannabriggs.org/ebp/critical_appraisal_tools

E-Portfolio

Introduction to e-platform 

Exemplar definition 

4 domains (Values and Ethics, Knowledge, Leadership & Professional Comportment) 

Self-reflection Statement: Knowledge - Evidence Based Nursing Practice  

  1. Self-Reflections:  
    1. Rather than describing what you have done in particular courses, instead reflect upon where you see your level of accomplishment. Are you being introduced to the content, still developing it or advanced? Maybe somewhere in-between? 
    2. What challenges have you faced in this essential area? 
    3. What feedback have you received on your work? How and what will you do over the next year to advance your competency? 
    4. You will continue to provide an updated self-reflection each semester. Keep the older versions and add a new document each year. 
    5. Reflection File naming:  SRaph DNP Essential 1 Self-Reflection Spring 2021 
  2. Exemplars: 
    1. Exemplars can be any course assignment or project that you would like to include in your portfolio to show progression of your work. 
    2. It is most helpful to provide graded versions of the exemplars so that you are able to see the feedback from faculty.  
    3. Please label the exemplar file in the following nomenclature:   
      1. SRaph DNP Exemplar 1.2 [Assignment Name] to correspond with the DNP Essential subcomponents. 
    4. If the exemplar is a group project, please identify your role and the work distribution. 

Suggested Student Learning Activities 

  • tests and quizzes 
  • teaching plans 
  • literature review 
  • Internet searches 
  • workshops 
  • discussion 
  • videos 
  • reading 
  • case studies 
  • student presentations 
  • cooperative learning 
  • small groups 
  • work with MSU librarians 
  • Searching databases of MSU library 
  • Discuss media reports  
  • Complete Human Participant Protection Education for Research 
  • Video: Deadly Deception 
  • Video: Chasing Zero 
  • Identify a relevant clinical problem 

 

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2015). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. 

Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools https://joannabriggs.org/ebp/critical_appraisal_tools