Unit 1 DQ: Cultural Competence

As suggested by Jarvis (2020), our country is becoming more and more diverse due to several factors to include the plethora of subcultures that have evolved. It is important to realize one’s own culture and beliefs before caring and assessing those of others.  Take into consideration the concept of cultural identification as described in our […]

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Week 5 Pairs: Research Critique Submission (Turnitin & C&W)

Remember to submit your Team Member Contribution Form the appropriate assignment in the classroom. Your Turnitin Originality Report will appear on the Chalk and Wire page once you have uploaded a document.  Using CINAHL, find the research report noted below. Thoroughly read and understand the research background, framework, design, sampling, data analysis, findings, and discussion […]

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Wk5 DQ1: Systematic Reviews & Guidelines

In preparation for this discussion, please read or watch the following: Chapter 13 (review) Off-Campus Library Services (2015). Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Links to an external site.) TARG Bristol (2017). A three-minute primer on meta-analysis (Links to an external site.) Bernal, D., Campos-Serna, J., Tobias, A., Vargas-Prada, S., Benavides, F. G., & Serra, C. (2015). Work-related psychosocial […]

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Week 4 Review of Literature (Turnitin)

From your Week 2, DQ 1 Discussion on Three Research Reports, you will write a short review of the literature.  Do not resubmit what you did verbatim in the discussion.  This assignment is asking for you to improve, refine, and edit your initial response in the Discussion. The summaries here should be improved on, refined, […]

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Wk4 DQ2: Sample Characteristics

Students must post their initial response to this discussion before being able to see other students’ posts. ***************************************************************************** You are the researcher of a study and you are writing the sample characteristics section of a research report. Your study was conducted in an assisted living facility. Your data are below. Subject Age Gender Education Level […]

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Wk4 DQ1: Validity and Reliability

51 51 unread replies. 69 69 replies. After reading Chapter 10 on Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research, answer this question. In one paragraph, define validity and reliability in your own words (no direct quotes). Then, compare and contrast them to demonstrate an understanding of the difference between these two concepts. Provide one […]

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Students must post to this discussion before seeing other students’ replies. **************************************************************** After reading Chapter 8 (And view the video), please answer the following discussion question. Be aware of the different algorithms in this chapter that can help you identify a research design, or select a design for your own study. Sample study: The research […]

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Wk3 DQ1: Directional and Null Hypothesis

After reading Chapter 5, please complete the following discussion question: In your own words, define the terms independent, dependent, and extraneous variables; and, directional, nondirectional hypotheses, and null hypotheses. Write one directional and one null hypothesis for a research study you would be most interested in conducting. Please consider your selection of variables carefully and […]

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Week 2 Assignment: Nursing Theorist and Their Theory

This assignment addresses the following course objective: 4.  Present one nursing theorist and their theory. (Student Learning Outcome #1) In this assignment, you will use your textbook, the online library, and high-quality online resources (below) to present one nursing theory and the theorist who created the theory in a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation (with speaker’s […]

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Wk2 DQ2: QSEN Competencies & Professional Practice

This discussion question addresses the following Course Objective: Apply QSEN graduate competencies to professional nursing practice. 1.  Complete the AACN QSEN Graduate Modules for Safety & Evidence-based Practice by following these instructions: Access the QSEN modules below with the following credentials:Visit the QSEN Module Website (Links to an external site.)Login: AACNQSENPassword: AACNQSENSelect the module to completed:  […]

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