Nursing

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to deepen learning through reflective inquiry. It will allow for expansion in self-awareness, identification of knowledge gaps, and assessment of learning goals.

Course outcomes: This assessment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.

• Compare and contrast differences and similarities of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs. (POs 3, 9)
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. (POs 3, 9)
• Appraise systematic reviews for translation science. (POs 3, 5, 9)
• Differentiate selected statistical methods for the purposes of translation science. (POs 3, 5, 9)
• Evaluate selected statistical methods for the purposes of critical appraisal of evidence. (POs 3, 5, 9)
• Synthesize literature relevant to practice problems. (POs 3, 5, 9)
• Formulate PICOT/PICoT questions relevant to advanced nursing practice. (POs 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)

Due date: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.

Total points possible: 100 points

Preparing the Assessment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. It is each student’s responsibility to save and maintain all artifacts required in the e-Portfolio.

1. Write a brief 1–2 paragraph weekly reflection addressing the questions posed in the Reflect section of each week. Edit your Reflection to include each weekly reflection.
2. Include the following sections in your Reflection.
   1. Week 1
      • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
      • What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original qualitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?
      • How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?
   2. Week 2
      • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
      • What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise original quantitative research? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?
      • How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?
   3. Week 3
      • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
      • What did you learn about your capacity to read and appraise summaries of research evidence? What changed, if anything, following the week’s activities?
      • How will this skill improve your effectiveness as a practice scholar?
   4. Week 4
      • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
      • How has the course information influenced your understanding of descriptive statistics?
      • How can you bring this information of statistical analysis to practice?
   5. Week 5
      • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
      • In what ways did course information influence your understanding of parametric statistics?
      • What goals will you set in accordance with what you have learned this week?
   6. Week 6
      • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
      • What was the most rewarding learning experience you had this week?
      • How could you amplify the effectiveness of your skill in evidence synthesis and translation science?
   7. Week 7
      • Provide one specific example of how you achieved the weekly objectives.
      • How has course information changed your ways of knowing?
      • How does the knowledge gained advance your professional formation as a practice scholar?
   8. Writing Organization and Mechanics
      • Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.