Evidence Based Nursing Practice

Reading: Blais & Hayes, Chapter 10  Students will also be “graded” on this paper for NSG 398. *See NSG 398 for APA formatting information. Expected learner outcomes: Discuss the trend toward evidence-based practice in nursing Describe the nurse’s role in research Analyze ethical concerns in nursing research Identify available resources for evidence-based practice in nursing Written assignment: Discuss Evidence Based Practice, what is it and how is it relative to nursing practice.  Describe the historical perspective of research in nursing. Discuss the two major research methods: quantitative and qualitative research Describe elements in critiquing research reports Identify databases and journals appropriate in the retrieval of relevant information when conducting a literature review.  Discuss steps in the research process. Use appropriate APA style with a title page, running head, and reference list.