GCU NRS433 Full Course
Week 1
Discussion
DQ1 Identify two areas of nursing practice, which
evidence-based practice has improved patient outcomes. State the study and its
impact on patient care. How have these findings changed your nursing practice?
Please support your response with a minimum of two supporting peer reviewed
articles.
DQ2 Nursing research is used to study a dilemma or a problem
in nursing. Examine a problem you have seen in nursing. Why should it be
studied? Justify your rationale.
NRS433
Introduction to Nursing Research
Week 2
Discussion
DQ1 Qualitative data has been described as voluminous and
sometimes overwhelming to the researcher. In what ways could a researcher
manage and organize the data?
DQ2 The three types of qualitative research are
phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. What are the
differences and similarities between two of the three types of studies?
NRS433
Introduction to Nursing Research
Week 3
Discussion
DQ1 Provide examples of experimental and nonexperimental
research design. Contrast the levels of control applied to each.
DQ2 What is sampling theory? Describe it and provide
examples to illustrate your definition. Discuss generalizability as it applies
to nursing research.
NRS433
Introduction to Nursing Research
Week 4
Discussion
DQ1 Extraneous variables may have an influence on the
dependent variable. In what ways do researchers attempt to control extraneous
variables? Support your answer with current literature.
DQ2 Describe the levels of evidence and provide an example
of the type of practice change that could result from each
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GCU NRS433 Complete
Week 1 Debate
DQ1 Recognize two nurse-led initiatives that have improved patient outcomes. The study’s significance to patient treatment. Was your nursing practice affected by these findings?
Please cite at least two peer reviewed studies in your response.
DQ2 Nursing research studies an issue or a problem. Examine a nursing issue. Why study it? Justify your logic.
NRS433 Nursing Research Overview
Week 2 Debate
DQ1 The researcher has described qualitative data as overwhelming. How could a researcher organize data?
DQ2 Qualitative research includes phenomenology, grounded theory, and ethnographic methods. Do two of the three study kinds have any parallels or differences?
NRS433 Nursing Research Overview
Week 3 Debate
DQ1 Explain experimental versus non-experimental research methods. Compare the varying degrees of control.
DQ2 Theorem de la s Define it and give examples. Examine generalizability in nursing research.
NRS433 Nursing Research Overview (Nursing Research Overview)
Week 4 Debatable Topics
DQ1 Extraneous variables have the potential to influence the dependent variable. What methods do researchers use to maintain control over unpredictable variables? Examples from recent literature should be provided.
DQ2 Description: Explain the different levels of evidence and provide an example of how each could influence practice
NRS433 Nursing Research Overview
Week 4 Debate
DQ1 Extraneous variables might affect the dependent variable. How do researchers control uncontrollable variables? Give examples from recent literature.
DQ2 Describe the levels of evidence and give an example of how each could affect practice.
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