Identify a topic of interest related to your area of practice. Perform a search in two scholarly databases for an article that is relevant to that topic.
Cleary M. Hunt G. & Horsfall J. (2009). Conducting efficient literature searches. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services 47(11) 3441. doi:10.3928/02793695-20090930-03.
Below are the Course outcomes and how they relate to the program outcomes. Underneath each outcome are the key concepts we will use to meet these objectives through our written discussions.
TD1. Identify a topic of interest related to your area of practice. Perform a search in two scholarly databases for an article that is relevant to that topic. Share the name URL and a brief description of the two databases you located. Do not report on MEDLINE or CINAHL as these are already well-known. What databases did you select? Why?
1. Demonstrate effective verbal written and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge. (PO 3 6)
Key Concepts
Identify scholarly databases.
Demonstrate the process for conducting a scholarly literary search.
2. Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 9)
Key Concepts
Choose basic resources for finding relevant evidence.
Employ appropriate skills for conducting a scholarly inquiry using an electronic database.
Discuss the role of scholarly literature in promoting evidence-based practice.
3. Analyze data from relevant sources to inform the delivery of care. (PO 4)
Key Concepts
Examine peer-reviewed research articles.
Demonstrate the appropriate skills for conducting a scholarly inquiry using an electronic database.
Examine literature from published research articles for currency.
Analyze website credibility using identified standards for website credibility.
Order Description
NR- 500 Foundational Concepts & Apps
Readings are as follows:
Cleary M. Hunt G. & Horsfall J. (2009). Conducting efficient literature searches. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services 47(11) 3441. doi:10.3928/02793695-20090930-03
Below are the Course outcomes and how they relate to the program outcomes. Underneath each outcome are the key concepts we will use to meet these objectives through our written discussions.
TD1. Identify a topic of interest related to your area of practice. Perform a search in two scholarly databases for an article that is relevant to that topic. Share the name URL and a brief description of the two databases you located. Do not report on MEDLINE or CINAHL as these are already well-known. What databases did you select? Why?
1. Demonstrate effective verbal written and technological communication using legal and ethical standards for transferring knowledge. (PO 3 6)
Key Concepts
Identify scholarly databases.
Demonstrate the process for conducting a scholarly literary search.
2. Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 9)
Key Concepts
Choose basic resources for finding relevant evidence.
Employ appropriate skills for conducting a scholarly inquiry using an electronic database.
Discuss the role of scholarly literature in promoting evidence-based practice.
3. Analyze data from relevant sources to inform the delivery of care. (PO 4)
Key Concepts
Examine peer-reviewed research articles.
Demonstrate the appropriate skills for conducting a scholarly inquiry using an electronic database.
Examine literature from published research articles for currency.
Analyze website credibility using identified standards for website credibility.