GCU NRS490 Week 8 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS490
Professional Capstone and Practicum
Week 8
Discussion
DQ1 Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which
independent and dependent variables do you need to collect? Why?
DQ2 Not all EBP projects result in statistically significant
results. Define clinical significance, and explain the difference between
clinical and statistical significance. How can you use clinical significance to
support positive outcomes in your project?
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GCU NRS490 Week 9 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS490
Professional Capstone and Practicum
Week 9
Discussion
DQ1 Discuss one personal strength and one weakness you have
regarding professional presentations. Name one method for improvement for each
of these, and discuss why it is important for you to work on these skills if
you want to present your findings in a more formal setting.
DQ2 Sustaining change can be difficult, as there are many
variables that can affect implementation. One critical component of EBP is to
ensure that practice change is part of an organization’s culture so it will
continue to impact outcomes over time. Name two potential barriers that may
prevent your EBP change proposal from continuing to obtain the same desired
results 6 months to a year from now, and your strategies for overcoming these
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GCU NRS490 Week 10 Discussion (dq1+dq2)
NRS490
Professional Capstone and Practicum
Week 10
Discussion
DQ1 Dissemination of EBP and research, such as presenting
results at a conference or writing an article for a journal, is an important
part of professional practice. Identify one professional journal and one
nursing or health care conference where you might present your project. Discuss
why each of your choices is the best option for you to disseminate your new
knowledge.
DQ2 Discuss why EBP is an essential component of the
practice of a BSN-prepared RN. Identify two ways in which you will continue to
integrate evidence into your practice and encourage it within your work
environment. What obstacles could challenge this plan, and what steps will you
take to minimize their impact?
