Discussion Post: Inquiry and Evidence Based Practice
Evaluation, Reflection, and Assimilation
Topic: Reflection and Assimilation
This final Discussion topic provides you with an opportunity to reflect on what you have learned during the course. To accomplish this, please create a written reflection of your personal learning achievements and professional growth as a result of this course.
• Evaluate personal learning achievements pertaining to each course outcomes:
o Evaluate quantitative research studies through systematic examination of all aspects of a nursing research study.
o Apply research findings from quantitative studies to nursing practice.
o Evaluate qualitative research studies through systematic examination of all aspects of a nursing research study.
o Apply research findings from qualitative studies to nursing practice.
o Evaluate the body of evidence from nursing research in order to support an evidence-based change in nursing practice.
o Create a plan for application of evidence to current nursing practice.
• Reflect on how the learning you achieved in this course will support your success in the final course when you will develop a written evidence-based proposal for a change in nursing practice.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.