Identify a clinical nursing problem – Everyone already did this at the beginning of the semester, for your Computer Search, and Problem Statement & Review of the Literature Assignments.
Further develop your problem statement reflecting the significance of the clinical problem to nursing – use same problem statement as your Problem Statement & Review of the Literature Assignment
Conduct a literature search related to the nursing problem identified – Everyone already did this for previous assignments; however, you may need to search for intervention studies if you don’t have ones and also integrate the feedback regarding your articles if needed.
Develop one research question – Everyone already did this; however, you will need to integrate the feedback that was provided to you and also make sure your research question align with your paper content.
The research question should focus on the variables or concepts being described and the relationships that may exist among
The clinical nursing problem identified is the dependent variable
The independent variable is a nursing treatment/intervention that is identified in your literature
Select 2 original nursing research reports that address the effects of nursing interventions on the problem.
Research studies MUST be quantitative with an intervention (these should be from your review of the literature assignment).
Discuss the level of evidence of the articles, it is best to select research studies that are strong.
Critically read the 2 original nursing research reports for scientific merit. Refer to the quantitative critique guidelines from previous assignments and readings.
Write a 4-6 page double-spaced typed paper that includes the following:
Introduction
An introduction and description of the clinical nursing problem identified.
Problem Statement
A problem statement addressing the clinical nursing problem and significance to nursing.
Research question
State: “The research question for this review is….”
Be sure to include the population, independent variable, and dependent variable.
Nursing Research Reports
Identification of the 2 original nursing research reports used and the level of evidence of each – here is a flowchart Download flowchartthat may help you.
A brief summary of the findings from each original nursing research report.
Summary includes relevance to clinical practice
Comparative Evaluation
Comparison of the findings from each original nursing research report.
Compare and contrast the
Discussion of the limitations of each original nursing research
Discussion of how the limitations affect implementation of the nursing treatment/ intervention identified in the research studies.
Translation/Application
Discuss your recommendation to use or not to use the nursing treatment/ intervention identified:
State “I recommend implementing……. Or
State “I do not recommend implementing
Give a brief explanation to support your opinion
Summary
Summarize what was presented in the paper, comment on the intervention/treatment, and recommendation. Do not add information in the summary that was not addressed in the body of your paper.
Your paper should proceed in a logical manner and reflect nursing scholarship including appropriate grammar.
Do Not Use Phase I, Phase II etc as headings.
Do not use any quotations – summarize and paraphrase only
Be sure to use a grammar check or program such as Grammarly.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult the Writing Center for assistance.
Paper should be 4-6 double-spaced typed pages in APA format (not including title page and reference page):
Include title sheet
Do not include abstract
Include appropriate headings and level of headings
Include reference list
Please review the Grading Rubric to ensure you have included all required elements.
Your paper should be in APA format and 4-6 pages double-spaced pages not including title page and references. Papers less than 4 pages or more than 6 pages will be docked points.
Be sure to review feedback received on your Computer Search Assignment and your Problem Statement & Literature Review Assignment to avoid similar errors.
Use APA Manual (7th ed.) – students should not rely on APA software or templates as faculty will refer to the APA Manual when grading.
This paper will be submitted using Turnitin – please be sure to use proper citations to avoid plagiarism. Students should strive for Similarity Index < 24%. Students may resubmit paper prior to due date to assess Similarity Index.
Submit paper by the due date and time - 5 points/day (including weekends) will be deducted from late papers.
When you submit your paper, please indicate in the comments section which edition of APA Manual you used. If you do not indicate which edition, your paper will be graded based on the 7th
I have attached my previous paper.
