Master Resource Outline

 

Course Title: NRSG 605: Evidence Based Practice II

Credits: 3 (3 didactic)

Semester Offered: Spring, Summer

Prerequisites: NRSG 604

Degree: DNP

 

AACN Core Competencies for Advanced-level Nursing Education: 1, 2, 4, 6, 9

MRJCON DNP Program Learning Outcomes:  1, 2, 4, 6, 9

MRJCON NM Option Learning Outcomes: Integrate foundational knowledge from the basic and applied sciences into clinical, evidenced-based midwifery practice.

 

Course Description: In this graduate nursing course, students will become skilled in using a variety of tools from research, biostatistics, epidemiology, and other data-based disciplines to translate critically appraised evidence into action plans aimed at addressing clinical problems.

 

Catalog Description: In this graduate nursing course, students will become skilled in using a variety of tools from research, biostatistics, epidemiology, and other data-based disciplines to translate critically appraised evidence into action plans aimed at addressing clinical problems.

 

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this course the student will be able to:

  1. Examine inter-intra disciplinary collaborations that have moved scientific discoveries toward novel interventions or new approaches to health issues.
  2. Critically appraise evidence from practice and patient outcomes perspective related to a primary care clinical problem, including evidence that represents the cycle of translational research.
  3. Apply relevant biostatistical and epidemiological findings to examine practice guidelines, improve practice, and the practice environment.
  4. Delineate skills necessary to propose a course of action on identified clinical practice problem that includes the evaluation of outcomes of practice and compare those against national benchmarks.
  5. Apply APRN competencies and DNP Essentials related to evidence-based practice.

Exemplars of Course Learning Outcomes:                       

  1. Develop a PICOT question to guide library-assisted search for evidence to address a health problem. (CO 1, 2, & 5).
  2. Conduct detailed appraisals on a variety of evidence to help inform change in the practice environment, and outline process for implementing change practice based on evidence appraised. Students will complete an integrative and allopathic matric and synthesis. (CO 1 – 5). 

 

AACN Competencies [AACN Essentials, 2021]

This course introduces:

1.1 Demonstrates an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinct perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines. (1.1g)

1.2 Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences (1.2h, 1.2i, 1.2j)

1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base (1.3f)

2.4 Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs (2.4f)

2.5 Develop a plan of care (2.5j)

 

This course develops:

1.2 Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences (1.2g)

1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base (1.3d)

2.3 Integrate assessment skills in practice (2.3h)

2.4 Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs (2.4g)

2.5 Develop a plan of care (2.5j)

 

This course advances:

1.1 Demonstrates an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinct perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines. (1.1f, 1.1g, 1.1e)

1.2 Apply theory and research-based knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and other sciences (1.2f)

1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base (1.3e)

 

Curricular Threads addressed in this course:

Communication, Ethics, Clinical Judgment, Mental Health

 

Recommended Content:

  • Introduction to integrative nursing and integrative nursing principles
  • Develop a PICOT
  • EBP competencies
  • Expert literature search
  • Rapid critical appraisal of quantitative literature
  • Begin developing an evidence table
  • Qualitative research and applications to clinical practice
  • Qualitative methods
  • Rapid critical appraisal of qualitative literature
  • Synthesizing evidence
  • Clinical practice guidelines
  • Evaluation and assessment of clinical practice guidelines
  • EBP and clinical leadership
  • Ethics and EBP
  • Application of knowledge

 

Recommended Clinical Experiences/Sites: N/A

Approved by GAAC: 11/3/2023

Approved by Faculty: 12/13/23