NUR 550 Full Course Topic 1 - 8

The purpose of this assignment is to conduct a comparison on different research designs to better understand their designs and application. Understanding the different types of research design is important so that nurses can effectively apply evidence-based research into practice to address issues a...

Week 2 DQ 1 Explain the value of biostatistics in population health research. Describe the role of epidemiology in researching and addressing population health challenges. How are epidemiology and biostatistics significant to your evidence-based practice proposal? Week 2 DQ 2 Consider ecologica...

Learners will select a valid nursing practice problem for an evidence-based practice project proposal. The project will be completed in sections, beginning in NUR-550 and culminating in a final written paper detailing the evidencebased practice proposal in NUR-590. The purpose of this assignment is...

Week 1 DQ 1 Identify the different levels of translational research. Explain how translational research is different from evidence-based practice and discuss application to population health management. Week 1 DQ 2 Using the GCU Library (notably the GCU Library: Nursing and Health Sciences Rese...

Refer to the PICOT you developed for your evidence-based practice project proposal. If your PICOT required revision, include those revisions in this assignment. You will use your PICOT paper for all subsequent assignments you develop as part of your evidence-based practice project proposal in this c...

Week 4 DQ 1 Distinguish between reliability and validity in research design. Using a translational research article from your graphic organizer, analyze the methods and results sections to discuss reliability and validity as it relates to the translational research. Include the permalink to the art...

Week 3 DQ 1 Discuss the ethical guidelines that would need to be implemented when conducting translational research. What are the ethical and legal considerations related to translating research into practice? Discuss what steps you would take as a member of a translational research team in order t...

PICOT (Population/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time to achieve the outcome) is a method that helps clarify the qualities needed to create a good question out of a practice issue or problem affecting a population of focus. The purpose of this assignment is to complete your PICOT...

The purpose of this assignment is to write a review of the research articles you evaluated in your Topic 5 "EvidenceBased Practice Project: Evaluation of Literature" assignment. If you have been directed by your instructor to select different articles in order to meet the requirements for a litera...

Identify either a safety or quality improvement initiative related to improving population health. How can translational research influence the development of these initiatives? Include a specific example to support your response.

Identify a quality initiative from your workplace. What were some barriers to implementation? What are common barriers for translating research into practice?

Week 6 DQ 1 Evaluate a clinical preventative intervention designed to promote health and wellness for populations. Summarize the intervention and explain whether it has been successful. You will use the clinical preventative intervention you select for DQ2. Week 6 DQ 2 Discuss how to integrate ...

The purpose of this assignment is to provide research evidence in support of the PICOT you developed for your selected topic. Conduct a search for 10 peer-reviewed, translational research articles published within the last 5 years that demonstrate support for your PICOT. You may include previous re...

Week 7 DQ 1 Identify two major policy issues that affect the current state of health care delivery and population health equity in the United States (may be state or federal). What impact do these population health policies and initiatives have on advanced nursing practice? Week 7 DQ 2 Select a...