Scholarly Practice / Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

<hr><h2><strong>Course Summary</strong></h2><p><strong>NSG 660 (Scholarly Practice)</strong> bridges the gap between scientific nursing research and real-world clinical application. This graduate-level course teaches students how to critically read, critique, and utilize published quantitative and qualitative research findings to drive <strong>Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)</strong>. Students explore knowledge-based research techniques, study design merits, outcome evaluations, and national guidelines for human subject protection. By the end of the course, students are equipped to translate data into better healthcare outcomes and develop a comprehensive research proposal or quality improvement project.</p><h2><strong>Course Learning Objectives</strong></h2><ol><li><p><strong>Differentiate</strong> between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, philosophies, and clinical outcomes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Analyze</strong> various types of research designs to determine their scientific merit and clinical relevance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Evaluate</strong> the reliability, validity, and typical outcomes of data collection instruments used in healthcare research.</p></li><li><p><strong>Apply</strong> ethical principles and federal regulations concerning human subject research protection.</p></li><li><p><strong>Formulate</strong> a structured nursing research proposal or evidence-based quality improvement (QI) plan.</p></li></ol><hr><h2><strong>Standard Course Outline</strong></h2><p>Unit / WeekTopic FocusKey Assignments &amp; Milestones<strong>Unit 1Foundations of Inquiry &amp; Literature Search</strong> <br>• Introduction to EBP vs. Nursing Research <br>• Developing research questions (e.g., PICOT framework)• Library Research Methodology Analysis <br>• Preliminary problem identification<strong>Unit 2Quantitative Research Designs</strong> <br>• Experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs <br>• Internal and external validity• Quantitative Research Quiz &amp; Analysis <br>• Critique of a quantitative study<strong>Unit 3Qualitative Research Designs</strong> <br>• Phenomenological, grounded theory, ethnographic approaches <br>• Trustworthiness and credibility in qualitative data• Introduction to Qualitative Research Exam <br>• Critique of a qualitative study<strong>Unit 4Data Collection, Measurement, &amp; Tools</strong> <br>• Sampling methods and sample size <br>• Reliability and validity of measurement instruments• Research Design discussion forum <br>• Selection of data collection tools<strong>Unit 5Ethics &amp; Human Subject Protection</strong> <br>• Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines <br>• Vulnerable populations and informed consent• Tri-Council / CITI Ethics Training Certificate <br>• Human subjects protection analysis<strong>Unit 6Evidence Synthesis &amp; Matrix Assembly</strong> <br>• Compiling and synthesizing literature reviews• <strong>Annotated Bibliography</strong> <br>• <strong>EBP Matrix Table AnalysisUnit 7Translating Evidence into Practice</strong> <br>• Quality improvement models (PDSA cycles) <br>• Barriers to EBP implementation in clinical settings• Draft proposal peer-review<strong>Unit 8Final Proposal &amp; Dissemination</strong> <br>• Grant writing basics <br>• Presenting findings to stakeholders• <strong>Final Research / Quality Improvement Proposal</strong></p><p></p>