Introduction and experience with research

WEEK 1 DISCUSSION INTRODUCTION AND EXPERIENCE WITH RESEARCH

Have you ever considered the importance of research in nursing? How might research shape the delivery of healthcare?

In this course, you will consider the importance of research in nursing and analyze your previous experience and familiarity with research. Research in nursing began with Florence Nightingale in 1850 and has continued to transform in complexity and scope every year since (Gray & Grove, 2020).

Not surprisingly, the field and practice of nursing is greatly influenced by the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) or rather, nursing practices and guidelines that are strongly supported by research and data outcomes.

For this Discussion, take a moment to introduce yourself to you peers and describe your current or previous role in nursing practice. Reflect on your experience with EBP and consider whether your current organization supports EBP.

Reference: Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2020). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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WEEKLY RESOURCES

TO PREPARE:

• Review the Learning Resources for this week.
• Reflect on your experience with nursing practice and research, particularly EBP. For example, consider how your current organization may support EBP. How might this connect with what you read in the textbook chapters?

• WEEK 1: LEARNING RESOURCES

  Required Readings

  • Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2020). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (9th ed.). Elsevier.
  • • Chapter 2, “Evolution of Research in Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice” (pp. 19–45)
    • Chapter 3, “Introduction to Quantitative Research” (pp. 46–74)
    • Chapter 4, “Introduction to Qualitative Research” (pp. 75–102)
    • Chapter 9, “Ethics in Research” (pp. 190–233)
  • Walden University, LLC. (2020). SAGE research methods online: Introduction to SAGE research methods onlineLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/srmo
  • Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.). Citations: OverviewLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/a…
  • Walden University Oasis: Writing Center. (n.d.). Common assignments: Discussion postLinks to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/a…
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