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Essentials of Science: Methods, Appraisal and Utilization

Purpose

Nurses are developing the scientific body of knowledge relating to nursing practice. While not all nurses are interested in conducting a research project of their own, all nurses are expected to read, understand and critically appraise research reports, as part of professional practice. In addition, nurses are expected to utilize the results of scientific studies to improve patient care. The purpose of this educational series is to assist nurses to be a consumer of nursing research, to evaluate the adequacy of research findings in terms of their scientific merit, and to consider their potential for utilization in evidence-based nursing practice.

Objective

By the completion of the series, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe how research is different from other types of projects such as program evaluation and quality initiatives.
  2. Describe each step in the research process.
  3. Identify resources for further developing research skills at each step in the process.

Research Series

Nursing Research Series Introduction and Instructional Tutorial

Supplementary Materials

Supplementary Materials

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