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Question: AACN Essential Paper
The purpose of this assignment is to provide a concise description and appraisal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing. Following APA guideline , provide a brief explanation on each of the essentials reflecting on each essential affects the clinical practice and the author's interpretation on each essential. Make sure to include a (Title page, abstract, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page).
Title Page: Title of article, journal information and your name and date
Abstract: Brief summary of article (1-2 paragraphs)
The Problem: (2 or 3 paragraphs)
• Is the problem clearly stated?
• Is the problem practically important?
• What is the purpose of the study?
• What is the hypothesis?
• Are the key terms defined?
Review of Literature: (1 -2 paragraphs)
• Are the cited sources pertinent to the study?
• Is the review too broad or too narrow?
• Are the references recent?
• Is there any evidence of bias?
Design and Procedures: (3-4 paragraphs)
• What research methodology was used?
• Was it a replica study or an original study?
• What measurement tools were used?
• How were the procedures structures?
• Was a pilot study conducted?
• What are the variables?
• How was sampling performed?
Data analysis and Presentation: (1 - 2 paragraphs)
• How was data analyzed?
• Did findings support the hypothesis and purpose?
• Were weaknesses and problems discussed?
Conclusions and Implications: (2-3 paragraphs)
• Are the conclusions of the study related to the original purpose?
• Were the implications discussed?
• Whom the results and conclusions will affect?
• What recommendations were made at the conclusion?
• What is your overall assessment of the study and the article?