NSG135 Fundamentals of Nursing – Systematic Review and the Practice Guidelines

You need to write a research paper using peer reviewed research. You can find peer reviewed research by using the online ProQuest Library. The required elements for evaluation of the Scholarly Paper are also outlined in the grading rubric. The point distribution has been delineated and points for each of the listed criteria will be awarded based on the quality of the paper.

 

1 Introduce a clinical problem or quality improvement opportunity; defines the topic and discusses the importance of this concept as it relates to patient care and QSEN competencies (introductory paragraph).

 

2 Presents a competent discussion of recent scholarly literature (within the last 10 years) regarding the chosen topic. Presents cogent evidence and/or research about the topic (What information is found in the scholarly literature? Do clinical practice guidelines exist on this topic? How do these research findings/guidelines contribute to better patient outcomes? Is there evidence of resistance to Evidence-Based Practice as recommended by current research?). 

 

3 Uses a minimum of 3 scholarly references (in addition to the textbook) – at least one from each of the following sources. Briefly critiques the strength of evidence from each source (How much confidence should one have in each and why?)

 

1. systematic review/practice guidelines.
2. journal article citing one specific study 
3. web-based resource

 

4 Includes minimum of 2 recommendations for nursing practice, nursing education or nursing research. (New protocol? Updated RN training or inclusion in nursing school curriculum? Additional research?)

 

5 Formatted in APA style. Uses in-text citations and references all sources at the end of the paper, includes a cover sheet with running head, uses double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font, and uses proper grammar and spelling. Paper is a minimum of 3-5 pages in length in addition to the title and reference page.

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