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NU 560 - Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice, Herzing University USA
Assignment
Unit Discussion : Introduction and Certification Success
It is anticipated that the initial discussion response should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling.
Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citation and reference must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to initially address the discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forums is expected with a minimum total of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial posting and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days per week. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion, you aren't just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion and should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion you will not receive these points, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above. Due to the nature of this type of assignment and the need for timely responses for initial posts and posting to peers, the Make-Up Coursework Policy (effective July 2017) does not apply to Discussion Board Participation.
Discussion Question/Prompt
As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:
• Your name and a description of your current position (If not employed, what are your expectations when you complete your program?)
• How do you see yourself applying knowledge from this course?
• Post a photo of yourself (self-portrait, family, or action photo).
Next, please read and respond to the following questions:
• Visit the library website and conduct a search of the literature for at least one 'best practice' relative to your specialty track of NE, NL or FNP (RN-BSN students, choose one specialty track of interest).
• Briefly describe the 'best practice' recommendation.
• Discuss how you envision implementing the 'best practice' recommendation in your future role as a NE, NL, or FNP.
• Correlate and describe how best practices facilitate certification success.
Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student's position.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt
To ensure that your responses are substantive, use at least three of these prompts:
• Compare your peers' responses about the application of EBP to certification success to yours; how are they different, how are they the same?
• Respond to their ideas to expand the conversation and/or give additional perspective.
• Ask for clarification if needed.
• Present new references that support your opinions.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.