This document provides guidelines for an assignment to critique a systematic research review (SRR). Students are required to choose an SRR pertaining to their practice setting and critique various aspects of it, including the relevance of the problem addressed, the levels of evidence and designs of included studies, clarity of presentation, overall findings, and implications for practice and future research. The assignment aims to develop students' ability to synthesize and disseminate research findings as well as compare and critique research designs and methodologies.

1. NR 505 Analysis and Application of Clinical Practice
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NR 505 Analysis and Application of Clinical Practice
Analysis and Application of Clinical
Practice Guidelines & Scoring Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for
students to apply and disseminate information based on practice
summaries. The most common type of practice summary in
healthcare is the clinical practice guideline (CPG).
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to
(CO 3) Synthesize for dissemination the research findings from
nursing and related disciplines (POs 1, 3, 4, 5, 9); and
(CO 6) Utilize the principles of evidence-based practice to propose
strategies that can address nursing issues (POs 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9).
Due Date:Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 7
Total Points Possible:200 Points

2. Requirements:
Through this assignment, the student will
Develop summary of a clinical practice guideline. (COs 3, 6)
Preparing the paper
You will develop a summary that you could use within an evidence-
basedpractice (EBP) committee or related venue to share with your
colleagues. This paper will be 2-4 pages in length.
Select a clinical practice guidelines that addresses an issue pertinent
to your practice setting.
Search the literature and evidence-based practice websites and
databases to find a recent clinical practice guideline (no more than 5
years) related to the issue you select. The course Webliography
provides websites where you can find clinical practice guidelines, but
there are many others available in specialty-organization websites.
Analyze and critique the clinical practice guideline. Use the Clinical
Practice Guideline Summary Template in Course Resources to
develop your paper. Components include:
o scope and purpose of the clinical practice guidelines;
o stakeholder involvement;
o rigor of development;
o clarity and presentation
o applicability
o editorial independence

3. Attach URL address of the Clinical Practice Guidelines on the
reference page of your paper.
Note: Thetemplateisan outline to assist you in setting up your paper
so you will be sure to address those topics in your paper in addition
to other information to meet the criteria for this assignment. Your
paper should be in APA 6th ed format. Do not copy and paste the
template into your paper.
The summary sheetis amended from the AGREE instrument on page
200 of Melnyk&Fineout-Overholt (2015). Your summaryshould be
approximately 5–6 pages long (Paper lengths do not include cover
page or reference page(s).
Category Points % Description
Scope and Purpose 25 12.5 Describes the scope and purpose of the
document. Includes the health question(s) covered by the guideline
Stakeholder Involvement 25 12.5 Describes the stakeholder
involvement in the development of the document. Identifies the
target population.
Rigor of Development 25 12.5 Critiques the rigor of the development
of the document. Describes the systematic methods used to develop
the guideline. Include level of evidence of the studies used to
develop the guideline.
Clarity & presentation (Recommendations) 25 12.5 Provides thekey
recommendations of the document. Discusses different options for
managing the condition or issue in the guideline.
Application 25 12.5 Identifies facilitators, barriers, costs, and
outcome measurement for application of the document.. Identifies
key monitoring and/or auditing criteria (outcomes)

4. Editorial Independence 25 12.5 Discusses conflict of interest and how
competing interests of the CPG group members recorded and
addressed.
Summary 25 12.5 Summarizes how the CPG answers the key clinical
questions presented in the CPG. Discusses how the student, as the
advanced practice nurse, would apply the CPG in practice.
Uses appropriate grammar, syntax, and spelling 10 5 No more than 2
errors in grammar, syntax, or spelling.
APA 6th Edition 10 5 No more than 2 APA 6thedition errors.
Attach pdf file of the Clinical Practice Guidelines 5 2.5 A pdf copy of
the Clinical Practice Guidelines submitted.
Total 200 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the
above requirements.
Grading Rubric
Assignment Criteria Exceptional
(100%)
Outstanding or highest level of performance
Exceeds
(88%)
Very good or high level of performance
Meets
(80%)
Competent or satisfactory level of performance
Needs Improvement

5. (38%)
Poor or failing level of performance
Developing
(0)
Unsatisfactory level of performance
ContentPossible Points = 175 Points
Scope and Purpose 25 Points 22 Points 20Points 10 Points 0 Points
Describes the scope and purpose of the document. Includes the
health question(s) covered by the guideline Describes the scope and
purpose of the document but has occasional missing information.
Describes the scope and purpose of the document with a minimal
amount of information presented. Weakly describes the scope and
purpose of the document. Does not include the scope or purpose of
the health question covered by the guideline.
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NR 505 Week 1 Discussion
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NR 505 Week 1 Discussion

6. Write a quantitative research question using the PICO(T) model
about a health or safety issue observed in the Ironridge or
Summerville community or your practice setting.Conducta search of
the literature for the quantitative research question. (Remember you
can use this topic and quantitative research article as part of your
Research Summary Table assignment).Provide a brief summary of
your quantitative research article.
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NR 505 Week 2 Discussion
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NR 505 Week 2 Discussion
Review the differences in predictive and prescriptive studies and
select a predictive or prescriptive article that you found in your
literature search. What are the independent variables (IV),

7. dependent variables (DV), and mediating variables (MVs) that you
find in the article? How do determining IVs, DVs, and MVs help you
discern the theory tested in the research? In your particular article,
what risk factors are identified, or what recommendations are
provided?
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NR 505 Week 3 Discussion Plan A Qualitative Study
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NR 505 Week 3 Discussion Plan A Qualitative Study
Plan a Qualitative Study
Write a qualitative research question using the PICO(T) model using
the P (population), I (abstract concept), O (outcome), and T (time)
from the PICO(T) model about an issue from your practice setting.
Conduct a search of the literature for a qualitative research article
that would answer your qualitative research question. What
qualitative research design (Phenomenology, Grounded Theory,
Ethnography) did you select and why? Provide a summary of the
study. How will you make sure that the information you obtain is

8. trustworthy? How is trustworthiness in qualitative research similar
and different from reliability and validity?
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NR 505 Week 3 Research Summary Table
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NR 505 Week 3 Research Summary Table
Research Summary Table
Guidelines with Scoring Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is for the student to learn to
assimilate, analyze, critique, and summarize original research
articles. In other words, select a report of a single, original study.
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
(CO 2) Formulate and analyze nursing/clinical problems related to
nursing and other disciplines. (PO 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

9. (CO 3) Synthesize for dissemination the research findings from
nursing and related disciplines. (PO 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11)
Due Date:Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 3
Total Points Possible: 165 Points
Requirements
Through this assignment, the student will
1. Conduct a systematic search of relevant databases to find
research-based evidence related to a nursing problem (CO 2);
2. Construct a summary table of four peer-
reviewedquantitativesingle original studies, indicating the purpose,
sample, design/level of evidence, findings, and limitations of each
(CO 3); and
3. Summarize the findings of the four studies as a whole (CO 3).
Preparing the Table
Conduct a PICO(T) search on the nursing problem related to your
practice setting.Select the four most recent peer-reviewed
studiesthat describe original research in a single study (do not select
a meta-analysis, systematic review of research, or integrative
literature review). Refer to the Types of Articles Found in the Nursing
and Healthcaredocument in the Course Resource section to make
sure that you are using the correct document.
Construct a table summarizing the four most credible and recent
studies, using the Research Summary template on the next page

10. (also found in Course Resource Section). Analyze each article and
provide the following information in brief format: purpose of the
study; type of sample and number of participants; design of the
study, along with the level of evidence; findings of the study; and
limitations of the study.
Preparing the Summary
Briefly (2-4 pages; not including cover page and reference page(s))
summarize the results of the four studies as a whole. Follow this
outline:
I. In a short paragraph, restate your research question and describe
your search strategy. (10 points)
II. Analysis of the designs used in the studies presented in your
research summary table. (10 points)
III. Where do these studies fall on the LevelsofEvidence table? What
is the significance of this information?(10 points)
IV. Based on these studies, what are the findings? What is the
answer to the research question?How well do the studies answer or
fail to answer the question? Provide rationale to support your
answer.(10 points)
V. Howwaseachsample selected and how many participants in the
studies. Is this number adequate? Why or why not? (10 points)
VI. Overall, what are the limitations of the study, and how can these
limitations be overcome in subsequent studies? (10 points)

11. VII. Based on these findings, is the evidence that you found on your
topic strong enough to suggest a change in practice or an idea for
practice? Why or why not?Please provide a rationale for your
answer.(10 points)
Provide your references, formatted in APA style, after the summary.
Include the doi number for each article. Submit a permalink of each
article you have chosen for this assignment (directions on how to
obtain a permalink are located in the Course Resource section).
Instructions for setting up your paper in APA 6th edition format.
Look at the example document for this assignment. Start your paper
as you would other APA 6thedition format professional papers. Copy
and paste the table into your APA paper. This should allow your
paper to remain in a vertical format. Your paper should be one
document.
Research Summary Table (template provided in separate document)
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NR 505 Week 4 Discussion
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NR 505 Week 4 Discussion

12. What are the various types of sampling, along with their advantages
and disadvantages? As we think about sampling and ethical
practices, review these two documents on ethical issues in research:
Tuskegee syphilis study
at.cdc.gov/tuskegee/”>http://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/
An overview of questionable studies: Resnik, D. (2012). Research
ethics timeline (1932-present). Retrieved
from.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/index.cfm
”>http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/i
ndex.cfm
What are the implications of this information with respect to the
recruitment of human subjects in a study related to your chosen
issue?
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NR 505 Week 5 Critique Of Systematic Research Review
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NR 505 Week 5 Critique Of Systematic Research Review
Critique of Systematic Research Review (SRR)

13. Guidelineswith Scoring Rubric
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with practice
in identifying, reading, and critiquing systematic research reviews
related to nursing. A systematic review is defined as “A summary of
evidence, typically conducted by an expert or expert panel on a
particular topic, that uses a rigorous process (to minimize bias) for
identifying, appraising, and synthesizing studies to answer a specific
clinical question and draw conclusions about the data gathered
(Melnyk&Fineout-Overholt,2011, p.582).
Course Outcomes
Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to
(CO 3) Synthesize for dissemination the research findings from
nursing and related disciplines. (PO 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11)
(CO 4) Compare and critique quantitative and qualitative designs and
methodologies for research studies. (PO 4, 7, 9, 11)
Due Date:Sunday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 5
Total Points Possible:175 Points
Requirements:
1. Choose an SRR that pertains to your practice setting.Describe the
relevance of the nursingresearch problem addressed in a SRR to
practice. (CO 3, 6)
2. Critique the levels of evidence of the studies used in the SRR,
specifically the designs of the studies included. (CO 6)

14. 3. Critique the clarity with which the studies are presented and
critiqued. (CO 6)
4. Describe the overall findings of the studies, as summarized in the
SRR. (CO 3, 6)
5. Critique the conclusions of the SRR, with implications for your
current practice andfuture research. (CO 3, 6)
6. Utilize the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews to locate a
true SRR for this assignment.
7. Paper length should be between 4-6 pages (not including cover
page and reference page(s).
Preparing the paper
Consult your faculty member if you are uncertain about whether
your article is a true SRR. If it is not, your grade will be affected
because you will not be able to address all of the above objectives.
Important: Submit a copy of the systematic research review that you
are critiquing as a separate document before submitting your
paper.This will help Turnitin from returning a high similarity
percentage on your written work. Remember to keep Turnitin
similarity to 24% or less or you will be deducted points on APA.
References
Melnyk, B.M., &Fineout-Overholt, E. (2011).Evidence-based practice
in nursing &healthcare(2nded.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer/Lippincott, Williams,& Wilkins.

15. Turnitin®
This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin.You learned about
Turnitin in your NR500 course, so you should be familiar with how to
access it. Additionally, you will find an instructional announcement
about Turnitin® in the course and in the Student Handbook.
Category Points % Description
Describes the relevance of the research problem addressed in the
SRR to practice. 25 14.28 Fully describes the relevance of the
research problem
Critiques the research rigor of the studies used in the SRR (see
lesson’s levels of evidence). 25 14.28 Fully critiques the rigor of the
studies used in the SRR
Critiques the levels of evidence, specifically the designs of the studies
included in the SRR. 25 14.28 Fully critiques the levels of evidence of
the studies included in the SRR
Critiques the clarity with which the studies are presented and
critiqued. 25 14.28 Fully describes the clarity with which the studies
are presented and critiqued
Describes the overall findings of the studies, as summarized in the
SRR. 25 14.28 Fully describes the overall findings of the studies
summarized in the SRR
Critiques the conclusions of the SRR, with implications for your
current practice and future research 25 14.28 Critiques the
conclusions of the SRR, with implications for current practice
andfuture research

16. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling reflect format written work. 10
5.71 Grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are consistent
with rules for formal written work.
APA formatting 10 5.71 APA formatting is correct
Submit a copy of the systematic research article you are critiquing. 5
2.85 Submits a copy of the permalink of the systematic research
article that you are critiquing
175 100% A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above
requirements.
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NR 505 Week 5 Discussion Inferential Statistics
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NR 505 Week 5 Discussion
Inferential Statistics
Complete a PICO(T) search on a topic that pertains to your practice
setting. Select one of the articles from your search. Identify the
descriptive statistics. Then describe the inferential tests that were
used in the article (in other words, t-tests and chi-squares). Given the

17. p-values related to the tests, how do you interpret the results? Are
they statistically significant, also clinically significant? What are the
recommendations based on this paper? Share some alternate
explanations (mediating or intervening variables) for the results of
the study. If your chosen study does not contain inferential tests,
then choose a different article that does contain inferential tests so
you can participate in the discussion.
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NR 505 Week 6 Discussion Evidence Based Models
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NR 505 Week 6 Discussion Evidence Based Models
Evidence-Based Models
Read the box above about Mr. Lowell and his facility. As an advanced
practice nurse, you will looking at various evidence based practice
models and choosing two of them to compare and contrast here.
After you compare and contrast them, discuss which one you would
recommend to this facility and why? Remember to support your
posts with scholarly research in APA 6th ed format.

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NR 505 Week 7 Discussion Quality, Safety, and Costs
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NR 505 Week 7 Discussion Quality, Safety, and Costs
Quality, Safety, and Costs
Class, this week I would like for you to think about a patient scenario
related to our Summerville scenario. Mr. Lowell is especially
concerned about a costly high infection rate in surgical patients at St.
Louis Medical Center, along with a lack of concern about patient’s
psychological needs. He has read about the efforts of the QSEN
Institute (.org/”>http://qsen.org) to promote quality and safety. He
was surprised to see that patient concerns are inherent in the quality
improvement conversation. Place yourself in the role of nurse
educator to help the new staff education director and the clinical
practice council study both problems. How would you explain the
relationships among quality, safety, and costs to the director and
staff? How would you demonstrate the importance of nursing care in
addressing this issue? What outcome variables would you
recommend?

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NR 505 Week 8 Discussion
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NR 505 Week 8 Discussion
What specific skills and knowledge that you gained through this
course will be most important as you plan and implement your
practicum project? Describe a concrete way in which you anticipate
using these skills and knowledge.