NRS 441V WEEK 2 Course Content

NRS 441V WEEK 2 Course Content

1. Learning Theories
Study “Learning Theories,” located on the emTech Consulting website. Familiarize yourself with the listed learning theories.
http://www.emtech.net/learning_theories.htm
2. Nursing Theories
Study “Nursing Theories,” located on the Current Nursing website. Familiarize yourself with the listed research theories.
http://currentnursing.com/nursing_theory/
3. Theories and Models Frequently Used in Health Promotion
Study “Theories and Models Frequently Used in Health Promotion.” Familiarize yourself with the listed models.
http://www.rchf.org/news/pdf/theories-and-models-frequently-used-in-health-promotion.pdf
e-Library Resource
1. Evidence Based Practice Step by Step Critical Appraisal of the Evidence Part I
Read “Evidence-Based Practice Step by Step: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence: Part I,” by Fineout-Overholt, Melnyk, Stillwell, and Williamson, from American Journal of Nursing (2010).
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2. Rapid Critical Appraisal of Randomized Controlled Trials (RTC): An Essential Skill for Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
Read “Rapid Critical Appraisal of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs): An Essential Skill for Evidence-Based Practice (EBP),” by Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt, from Pediatric Nursing (2005).
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3. Research Methods in Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding the Evidence
Read “Research Methods in Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding the Evidence,” by Reinhardt, from Generations (2010).

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4. Resources for Critically Appraising Qualitative Research Evidence for Nursing Practice Clinical Question
Read “Resources for Critically Appraising Qualitative Research Evidence for Nursing Practice Clinical Question,” by Duffy, from Clinical Nurse Specialist (2005).
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5. Using Meta Synthesis to Facilitate Evidence-Based Practice
Read “Using Meta-Synthesis to Facilitate Evidence-Based Practice,” by Kent and Fineout-Overholt, from Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing (2008).
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