course materials

1. nurse Incivility & Impact on Communication Breakdown( focus on effect
of nurse incivility, recommended findings, solution to identified
problems)
nurse Incivility & Impact on Communication Breakdown( focus on effect of nurse incivility,
recommended findings, solution to identified problems)nurse Incivility & Impact on
Communication Breakdown( focus on effect of nurse incivility, recommended findings,
solution to identified problems)Permalink: https:// /nurse-incivility…ntified-
problems/Order DescriptionThe paper will include the following.1. Clinical questiona.
Description of problemb. Significance of problemc. Purpose of paper2. Description of
findingsa. Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents ine-
College.b. Describei. Conceptsii. Methods usediii. Participantsiv. Instruments including
reliability andvalidityv. Answer to “Purpose” questionvi. Identify next step for group3.
Conclusion of paper4. Formata. Correct grammar and spellingb. Use of headings for each
sectionc. Use of APA format (sixth edition) d. Page length: three pagesEVIDENCE MATRIX
TABLEArticleReference PurposeHypothesisStudy Question
VariablesIndependent(I)Dependent(D) Study Design SampleSize and Selection Data
CollectionMethodsMajor Findings1(sample not a real article) Smith, Lewis (2013),What
should I eat? A focus for those living with diabetes. Journal of Nursing Education, 1 (4) 111-
112. How do educational groups effect dietary modifications in patients with diabetes? D-
Dietary modificationsI-Education Qualitative N- 18Convenience sample-selected from local
group in Pittsburgh, PA Focus Groups and education improved compliance with dietary
modifications.12345NR449 Evidence Based PracticeRequired Uniform Assignment: Apprais
ing the Evidence PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to interpret the two articles identifi
ed as most important to the group topic. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the
student to meet the following course outcomes: CO 2: Apply research principles to the inte
rpretation of the content of published research studies. (POs #4 and #8) CO 4: Evaluate pu
blished nursing research for credibility and clinical significance related to evidence-
based practice. (POs #4 and #8) DUE DATE Refer to the course calendar for due date info
rmation. The college’s Late Assignment policy applies to this activity. TOTAL POINTS POS
SIBLE: 150 POINTS REQUIREMENTS The paper will include the following. 1.
Clinical question a. Description of problem b. Significance of problem c.
Purpose of paper 2. Description of findings a.
Summarize basics in the Matrix Table as found in Assignment Documents in e-College. b.

2. Describe i. Concepts ii. Methods used iii. Participants iv.
Instruments including reliability and validity v. Answer to “Purpose” question vi.
Identify next step for group 3. Conclusion of paper 4. Format a.
Correct grammar and spelling b.
Use of headings for each sectionNR449 Evidence Based PracticeNR449 RUA Appraising the
Evidence for JUL16.docx Revised 06/2016 2c.
Use of APA format (sixth edition) d. Page length: three pages PREPARING THE PAPER 1.
Please make sure you do not duplicate articles within your group. 2.
Paper should include a title page and a reference page.DIRECTIONS AND ASSIGNMENT CRIT
ERIA Assignment Criteria Points % DescriptionProblem 2013%1. Problem is described:
What is the focus of your group’s work? 2. Significance of the problem is described: What h
ealth outcomes result from your problem? Or what statistics document this is a problem? Y
ou may find on websites for government or professional organizations. 3. Purpose of you
r paper: What will your paper do or describe? “The purpose of this paper is to . . .”**Please
note that although most of these questions are the same as you aIDressed in paper 1, the
purpose of this paper is different. You can use your work from paper 1 for items 1 and 2
above, including any suggestions for improvement provided as feedback. Item 3 above
should be specific to this
paper.Description of Findings: Summary2013%Summarize the basics of each article in a m
atrix table that appears in the appendix.Description of Findings: Description60 41%Descr
ibe in the body of the paper the following. ? What concepts have been studied? ?
What methods have been used? ? Who are the participants or members of the samples? ?
What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? ?
How do you answer your original “purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of the a
rticles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be able
to answer your question? ?
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can helpguidethegroup’swork
.Description of Findings: Conclusion20 13%Conclusion: Review major findings in your pap
er in a summary paragraph.Format 3020%1. Correct grammar and spelling 2. Use headin
gs for each section: Problem, Synthesis of the Literature (Concepts, Methods, Participants, I
nstruments, Implications for Future Work), Conclusion. 3. APA format (sixth ed.): Appendi
ces follow references. 4. Paper length: Three pagesTotal 150 100%NR449 Evidence Base
d PracticeNR449 RUA Appraising the Evidence for JUL16.docx Rev
ised 06/20163GRADING RUBRICAssignment CriteriaOutstanding or Highest Level of Perfo
rmance A (92–100%)Very Good or High Level of PerformanceB (84–
91%)Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance C (76–
83%)Poor, Failing or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance F (0–
75%)Problem (20 points)Includes all elements in a manner that is clearly understood.•
Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. •
Significance of the problem is clearly stated and ed by current evidence. •
Purpose of paper is clearly stated. 19–
20 pointsMissing only one element OR One element is not presented clearly •
Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. •

3. Significance of the problem is clearly stated and ed by current evidence. •
Purpose of paper is clearly stated. 17–
18 pointsMissing two elements OR One element is not presented clearly •
Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. •
Significance of the problem is clearly stated and ed by current evidence. •
Purpose of paper is clearly stated. 16 pointsMissing two or more elements AND/OR One o
r more elements are not presented clearly •
Problem description provides focus of the group’s work. •
Significance of the problem is clearly stated and ed by current evidence. •
Purpose of paper is clearly stated. 0-
15 pointsDescription of Findings: Summary (20 points)Summary omits no more than one
required item from the Evidence Matrix Table.19–
20 pointsSummary omits two or three required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.17–
18 pointsSummary omits four required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.16 pointsSu
mmary omits five or more required items from the Evidence Matrix Table.0–
15 pointsDescription of Findings: Description (60 points)Description includes ALL eleme
nts.• What concepts have been studied? •
What methods have been used?Description missing no more than one element.•
What concepts have been studied? •
What methods have been used?Description missing no more than two elements.•
What concepts have been studied? •
What methods have been used?Description missing three or more elements.•
What concepts have been studied? •
What methods have been used?NR449 Evidence Based PracticeNR449 RUA Appraising the
Evidence for JUL16.docx Revised 06/20164•
Who are the participants or members of the samples? •
What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity?
•
How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of
the articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to b
e able to answer your question? •
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s
work.56–60 points• Who are the participants or members of the samples? •
What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? •
How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of t
he articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be
able to answer your question? •
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s w
ork.51–55 points• Who are the participants or members of the samples? •
What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? •
How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of t
he articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be
able to answer your question? •

4. What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s w
ork.46–50 points• Who are the participants or members of the samples? •
What instruments have been used? Did the authors describe the reliability and validity? •
How do you answer your original “the purpose of this paper” question? Do the findings of t
he articles provide evidence for your answers? If so, how? If not, what is still needed to be
able to answer your question? •
What is needed for the next step? Identify two questions that can help guide the group’s w
ork.0–
45 pointsDescription of Findings: Conclusion (20 points)Summary paragraph includes AL
L major findings from article.•
Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents thos
e data in summary form, makes appropriateSummary paragraph omits ONE major finding
from article.•
Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents thos
e data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with th
e data, andSummary paragraph omits TWO major findings from article.•
Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents thos
e data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferences consistent with th
e data, andSummary paragraph omits THREE or MORE major findings from article.•
Independently extracts complex data from a variety of quantitative sources, presents thos
e data in summary form, makes appropriate connections and inferencesNR449 Evidence B
ased PracticeNR449 RUA Appraising the Evidence for JUL16.docx
Revised 06/20165connections and inferences consistent with the data, and relates them t
o a larger context. •
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data co
llected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. •
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of quantitative data and the logical and
empirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.relatesthem toa larger context. •
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data coll
ected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. •
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of quantitative data and the logical and e
mpirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.relates them toa larger context. •
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data coll
ected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. •
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of quantitative data and the logical and e
mpirical fallacies in inferences drawn from data.consistentwith thedata,and
relates them to a larger context. •
Recognizes points of view and value assumptions in formulating interpretation of data coll
ected and articulates the point of view in a given situation. •
Identifies misrepresentations in the presentation of quantitative data and the logical and e
mpirical fallacies inGrammar, Spelling, Mechanics, and APA Format (30 points)•
Length is three full pages.• Used appropriate APA format and is free of errors.•
Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. •

5. Grammar, spelling, and mechanics are free of errors. 28–30 points•
Length is no more than one quarter page under or over. •
Used appropriate APA format, with one type of error.•
Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. •
Grammar, spelling, and mechanics have one type of error. 26–27 points•
Length is no more than one half page under or over. •
Used appropriate APA format, with two types of errors.•
Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. •
Grammar, spelling, and mechanics have two types of errors. 23–25 points•
Length is three quarters of a page or more under or over. •
Attempts made to use APA format; three or more types of errors are present. •
Includes ALL headings and subheadings as instructed. •
Grammar, spelling, and mechanics have three or more types of errors. 0–
22 pointsTotal Points Possible = 150 pointsRUA 2: Appraising the Evidence MatrixInsert
Student Name HereChamberlain College of NursingNR 449 – Evidence-Based
PracticeMarianne Bogel, PhD(c)Place due date hereRUA 2: Appraising the Evidence
MatrixType a brief introduction to your paper here. In APA, this first paragraph is always a
short introduction. NOTE: The Appendix at the end of this paper template contains a Matrix
table for the articles you select. To complete this assignment, fill in the Matrix Table located
in Appendix A following the references section of this template. When this paper is finished,
there should be 3 pages of text, excluding the title page, references, and appendices. Please
delete all instructions before turning in your paper.Your assignment should be saved as
lastname.firstname.RUA2.docxClinical QuestionDescribe the ProblemBriefly describe the
problem you are coveringSignificance of the ProblemCover this area in terms of
strengths/outcomes of statistics or qualitative evidence.Purpose of Your PaperState the
purpose of your paper here.Description of FindingsSummarize Basics Listed in the Matrix
TableThe Matrix Table is located in Appendix A following the References section of this
template.Describe the Following:Note. These are APA Level 3 Headings; this section is
formatted as paragraphs, with the Level 3 Heading at the beginning of each paragraph. Do
not alter the formatting. Delete this note before turning in the paper.Concepts. Start
hereMethods used. Start hereParticipants. Start hereInstruments, including reliability and
validity. Start hereAnswer to “Purpose” question. Start hereIdentify next step for group.
Start hereConclusionStart here and write a brief summary conclusion of the contents
presented in this paper Remember, you are not re-writing the entire paper – make this a
concise summary, hitting the main points.ReferencesInsert References Here – place the
cursor at the beginning of this line, and then aID your references. This section is already
formatted correctly for the references. If you paste in a reference, please be mindful that
this will change the formatting. References should be double-spaced, no aIDitional spacing
between references, and hanging at 0.5”. Delete this note before turning in your
paper.Books. See the APA Manual 6th Edition for correct formatting rules for books,
including Books, Edited Books, Editions, etc. Remember, if you use a chapter in an edited
book, you must properly cite this references showing both the chapter and its authors, and
the book title and editors.Journal Articles: You can collect these from the DeVry Library

6. databases and Google Scholar. Be aware that references are sometimes listed using ALL
CAPS FOR TITLES. Always change these to the proper format in sentence case for APA:
Sentence case for article titles.Websites: See the APA Manual 6th Edition for correct
formatting rules for websites. Be sure to include the date for each website. Look at the
bottom of the page – if not there, right click on the page to get the date in the area labeled
“View Page Info”. If it lists the date as the date and time you accessed the page, use that
date.Citing sources: See Table 6.1 Basic citation Styles, Page 177 in the APA Manual 6th
Edition for examples on citing all types of references. Every idea that came from any
reference must be cited.If you need more help, I am available, but do not wait until the last
minute! I enjoy helping students master APA formatting, an essential skill to attaining a
good grade in this course and the Capstone course where you will write a major paper in
APA format.Appendix AAppraising the Evidence MatrixArticle Reference Purpose
HypothesisResearch Question Independent Variables(IV)Dependent Variables(DV) Study
Design SampleSize and Selection Data collection methods Major Findings