NRS 445 Topic 1 DQ 1 GCU

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After reviewing the course textbook, summarize the history of nursing research. Discuss the importance of nursing research as it relates to applying evidence in practice (evidence-based practice).

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

Course Description

This writing-intensive course promotes the use of research findings as a basis for improving clinical practice. Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies are analyzed with an emphasis on the critical review of research studies and their application to clinical practice. Students develop evidence-based practice recommendations from the critical analysis of available literature guided by a PICOT question. Prerequisite: HLT-362V.

Sample Answer For The Assignment: NRS 445 Topic 1 DQ 1 GCU

Title: NRS 445 Topic 1 DQ 1 GCU

A summary of the history of nursing research would be incomplete without mentioning the role nurses played in advancing health and medicine (Smith, 2020). As nursing developed and evolved, it allowed for nurses to advance the role. Through the innovation and leadership from nurses, nursing research has proven to be an important factor in healthcare (Smith, 2020 & Agustin et al., 2020). One can ascertain that with research, there have been subsequent advancements in nursing. This thought is supported by the fact that many nurses are hands-on and have direct interactions with patients allowing them to be in the forefront of healthcare advancements (Agustin et al., 2020). Nursing research does not merely entail researching the history of nursing. Agustin et al. (2020) expands on how evidence-based practice (EBP) has identified the necessary changes in healthcare and the practice of healthcare by nursing and doctors alike. A large difference in nursing from its inception until now is related to advancements in technology.  Additionally, as some countries utilize technologies such as online resources and/or telephones, the advancements in EBP in modernized countries will trickle to countries that are not as technologically advanced (Agustin, 2020) 

What has your experience been regarding nurses research and the application of EBP? 

Agustin, A, Bhatti, S., Bourne, J., Holmes, L., Hughes, H., Ng, A., Raju, N, & Shea, E. (2020). The history of technology and innovation in nursing. Canandian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 15(2). https://tinyurl.com/yy59qa6n 

Smith, K.M. (2020). Facing history for the future of nursing.  Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29, 1429-1431. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15065 REPLY

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Nursing research has made great strides since its origins in the late 19th century (Turale & Chutima Meechamnan, 2022). Some of the earliest documented efforts include Florence Nightingale collecting data on the health status of British soldiers during the Crimean War. However, in the mid-20th century, nursing research began to emerge as a formal area of study. Pioneers like Hildegard Peplau championed the scientific investigation of nursing interventions and established nursing as a distinct practice discipline grounded in empirical evidence (Turale & Chutima Meechamnan, 2022).

Throughout the late 1900s and early 2000s, the domain of nursing inquiry grew tremendously in terms of volume and methodological rigor. Large institutional funders like the US National Institute of Nursing Research were established to sponsor nursing studies. Randomized control trials also became more widely adopted, strengthening the evidence base for clinical decision-making (Palmer et al., 2019). Today, nursing research addresses many topics, from health promotion to disease management to health policy. As the largest group of healthcare providers, advancing nursing knowledge is critical to optimize the quality and safety of patient care.

The evolution of nursing research has fueled the rise of evidence-based practice (EBP) principles. EBP represents a shift toward basing all clinical, educational, and administrative practices on the best available research evidence whenever possible (Cardoso et al., 2021). By remaining connected to empirical findings, nursing care is better equipped to achieve the most favorable outcomes continuously. As an aspiring advanced practice nurse, maintaining proficiency in research literacy and the EBP process through continuous education is integral for delivering the highest standard of evidence-informed care. Maintaining competence in rigorous methodology and critical appraisal skills will also support my ability to contribute high-quality evidence through future research endeavors.

References

Cardoso, D., Couto, F., Cardoso, A. F., Bobrowicz-Campos, E., Santos, L., Rodrigues, R., Coutinho, V., Pinto, D., Ramis, M. A., Rodrigues, M. A., & Apóstolo, J. (2021). The Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Educational Program on Undergraduate Nursing Students’ EBP Knowledge and Skills: A Cluster Randomized Control Trial. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(1), 293. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010293

Palmer, J. A., Parker, V. A., Barre, L. R., Mor, V., Volandes, A. E., Belanger, E., Loomer, L., McCreedy, E., & Mitchell, S. L. (2019). Understanding implementation fidelity in a pragmatic randomized clinical trial in the nursing home setting: a mixed-methods examination. Trials, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3725-5

Turale, S., & Chutima Meechamnan. (2022). Investment in Nursing is Critical for the Health of the World: We Need 6 Million Additional Nurses. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 26(3), 371–375. https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/PRIJNR/article/view/258055