NR 439 Week 8 Where Do You Go From Here?

Sample Answer

The past 7 weeks have been very busy. Combining family, work and studies have not been easy. I can proudly state that I have learned a lot in this class. The discussion topics, assignments were great. The feedbacks from Dr. Joyce and contributions from my peers have been wonderful. I think my feelings and believes in nursing research and evidence-based practice have changed after this course.

I knew about evidenced-based practice but had no in-depth knowledge about its application in my practice. I have gained a better understanding of how to conduct research, and how to evaluate an article. Through this class, I have learned the first step in evidence-based practice which is to ask a clinical question.

I have learned that in researching interventions, the PICO allows me to ask questions that are intervention focused. Through this course, I have learned that even when the best available evidence is being used in patient care, application and outcomes will differ based on patient’s value and preference. As a BSN prepared nurse, I am now able to rely on research evidence when providing patient care.

Through this course, I am now able to read an article beyond the abstract and critique the article. I can read an article and determine if the researcher’s point of view can be applied to nursing practice or not. My critical thinking skills have also improved due to this course. I can sit with other healthcare providers and brainstorm a topic using evidence-based practice.

Through this course, I am able to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative nursing research. I am now aware of the fact that a qualitative nursing research is the study of phenomena that are difficult to quantify such as a patient’s illness, while a quantitative research involves quantifying data and generalizing results from a sample to the population of interest. I have also learned that no research study can totally exclude bias.

This course has taught me many things when it comes to research and evidenced based practice, and I look forward to implementing what I have learned in this class in my nursing practice. The class has really improved my critical thinking skills and has taught me the importance of evidenced-based practice in providing safe and quality patient care. This course has taught me how to read research reports and select research-based evidence that can be applied in my clinical practice

Through this course, I have learned that barriers could be encountered when implementing evidence-based practice at my workplace. I have learned ways to recognize the barriers and how to manage and overcome them. As a BSN prepared nurse, I can create a climate to support change by being proactive in education and actively involved in research committees in my facility.

Thank you, Dr. Joyce, for impacting us with the knowledge, it is our duty to implement what we have learned. This is my last class, and I can proudly state that I am a BSN prepared nurse, and I look forward to furthering my education. Best of luck to everyone.

References

• CCN. (2017). NR-439 RN Evidence-Based Practice. Week 8 Lesson. Downers Grove, IL. Online Publication. DeVry Education
• Houser, J. (2018). Nursing research Reading, using, and creating evidence (4th ed.).Sudbury, MA Jones & Bartlett.