Primary Discussion Response is due, Peer Responses are due. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500–700 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. You are required to use 2 scholarly resources, in addition to your textbook. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. There are many ways of knowing. Think about how you learn and know in both your personal and professional life. Discuss various ways to gain knowledge by completing the following: How do you determine if the information is valid and accurate? Review the “hierarchy of evidence” model and determine where you seek most of your information for both your personal and professional life and why. Provide personal examples. Include at least 2 scholarly articles supporting your statements. Think about how you have gained knowledge as an individual and as a nurse, and answer the following questions: How did you learn what you know? How do you know if the information is accurate? Is there a best practice in how to gain information? Focus on knowledge that is pertinent to the nursing practice. Learning materials: American Association of Colleges of Nursing This Web site discusses nursing research and the rigorous scientific inquiry that provides a significant body of knowledge to advance nursing practice, shape health policy, and impact the health of people in all countries. Link ANA Essential Nursing Resources This Web site provides print and electronic sources to support nursing practice, education, administration, and research. There are also links to cultural competencies. Link The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and the Next Big Ideas This article discusses the evidence-based practice movement, the use of models and frameworks, as well as research and education to improve health care delivery in the future. Link Watson Caring Science Institute and International Caritas Consortium This Web site provides an in-depth analysis of the Caring Science, the philosophies, theories, ethics and practices of Human Caring, originated by Distinguished Professor Jean Watson.
