NRSG 324R Professional Development II: Evidence-Based Practice
Master Resource Outline
Course Title: NRSG 324R Professional Development II: Evidence-Based Practice
Credits: 3 credit (2 lecture: 1 R/D)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: None
Course Description:
The focus of this course is to provide content related to ethical, professional, and evidence-based practice obligations of a BSN prepared RN. Basics in informatics and library search skills will be utilized. Evidence-based practice [EBP] competencies are examined and include discussion of clinical outcomes and rapid critical appraisal of research. Students will develop a scholarly project based on both existing information and student effort while utilizing nursing theory.
Catalog Description:
This course addresses the ethical, professional, and evidence-based practice obligations of professional nursing to foster EBP competencies of rapid critical research appraisal and planning of clinical outcomes. Students will develop a scholarly project utilizing nursing theory.
Course Objectives:
- Discuss the importanceof nursing theory, fundamental ethical principles and obligations of developing and promoting evidence-based practice in nursing care to improve clinical outcomes.
- Interpret application of nursing and other healthcare discipline theories to guide evidence-based practice.
- Apply computer skills to search appropriate databases to review relevant EBP and clinical practice guidelines with inclusion to diverse populations.
- Apply EBP competencies of rapid critical appraisal, basic statistical interpretation, moving from evidence to action (patient concerns, choices and clinical judgement, and cultural considerations to a practice issue)
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this course the student will be able to:
1. Conduct rapid critical appraisal of a research study.
2. Discuss a patient concern or cultural consideration regarding implementation of an evidence- based intervention.
3. Produce a scholarly product based on both existing information and student effort (analysis, synthesis, design, etc).
4. Build upon the collection of reflections including a critical appraisal of evidence, certification in the ethical conduct of research, and the creation of a scholarly evidence-based product that will guide their conduct and future practice as they reflect on their progression of AACN (American Association of Colleges of Nursing) competencies in the BSN program.
Textbook:
Houser, J. (2021) Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (5th ed). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. [ISBN: 978-1-284-22629-4]
Spring 2027: Houser, J. & Oja, K (2026). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (6th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. ISBN: 9781284296570
AACN Competencies
This course introduces:
7.3 Optimize system effectiveness through application of innovation and evidence-based practice.
8.2 Use information and communication technology to gather data, create information, and generate knowledge.
This course develops:
1.2 Apply theory and research-based knowledge from the arts, humanities, and sciences.
2.9 Provide care coordination.
3.2 Engage in effective partnerships.
3.3 Consider the economic impact of the delivery of health care.
3.5 Demonstrate advocacy strategies.
4.1 Advance the scholarship of nursing.
4.2 Integrate best evidence into nursing practice.
4.3 Promote the ethical conduct of scholarly activities.
5.1 Apply quality improvement principles in care delivery.
7.1 Apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.
7.2 Incorporate consideration of cost effectiveness of care.
7.3 Optimize system effectiveness through application of innovation and evidence-based practice.
9.1 Demonstrate an ethical comportment in one’s practice reflective of nursings mission to society.
10.2 Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity.
This course advances:
6.2 Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.
6.3 Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address the healthcare needs of patients and populations.
6.4 Work with other professions to maintain a climate of mutual learning, respect, and shared values.
AACN Threads
- Equity and Inclusion
- Diversity
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Communication
- Ethics
- Clinical Judgement
Recommended Content and Concepts
- Definition of EBP
- Protection of vulnerable populations in research conduct (gero, prisoners, children, diverse populations)
- Role of IRB
- Social justice issues and cost/benefits of research
- Sources of Information: basic internet search, databases, journals
- Hierarchy of evidence
- Critically Appraising Quantitative and Qualitative Research (focus on a few specifics: Qualitative, Systematic Reviews, RCTs, Quantitative)
- Appraisal Tools
- Moving from Evidence to Action (Patient concerns, choices and clinical judgement, cultural considerations)
- Advancing Optimal Care with Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Basic Statistical Interpretation (focus on a few specifics needed for rapid critical appraisal: statistical significance (P Value), Magnitude (RR, NNT, and Effect Size), Precision (CI)
- E-portfolio
Suggested Student Learning Activities
- tests and quizzes
- teaching plans
- literature review
- Internet searches
- workshops
- discussion
- videos
- reading
- case studies
- student presentations
- cooperative learning
- small groups
- work with MSU librarians
- Searching databases of MSU library
- Discuss media reports
- Complete Human Participant Protection Education for Research
- Video: Deadly Deception
- Video: Chasing Zero
- Identify a relevant clinical problem
- Scholarly Product Ideas:
- Research Portfolio (faculty input)
- Literature Review
- PSA/ Educational Video
- Voiceover PowerPoint Presentation
- Poster board Presentation
- Podium Presentation
- Social Justice Research Project
Approved by UAAC: 11/24/2020; 4/29/24
Approved by Faculty: 9/28/2020; 12/12/24