ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 3

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PART 3: RESEARCH ANALYSIS

Architect Daniel Libeskind is credited with saying “To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history, but to articulate it.” The suggestion is that his work does not copy the efforts of others but relies on it.

Understanding the work of others is critically important to new work. Contributions to the nursing body of knowledge can happen when you are able to analyze and articulate the efforts of previous research. Research analysis skills are therefore critical tools for your toolbox.

In this Assignment, you will locate relevant existing research. You also will analyze this research using a tool helpful for analysis.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

  • Reflect on the strategies presented in the Resources this Module’s Learning Resources in support of locating and analyzing research.
  • Use the Walden Library to identify and read one peer-reviewed research article focused on a topic in your specialty field that interests you.
  • Review the article you selected and reflect on the professional practice use of theories/concepts described by the article.

The Assignment:

Using the “Module 3 | Part 3” section of your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template presented in the Resources, conduct an analysis of the elements of the research article you identified. Be sure to include the following:

  • Your topic of interest.
  • A correctly formatted APA citation of the article you selected, along with link or search details.
  • Identify a professional practice use of the theories/concepts presented in the article.
  • Analysis of the article using the “Research Analysis Matrix” section of the template
  • Write a 1-paragraph justification stating whether you would recommend this article to inform professional practice.
  • Write a 2- to 3-paragraph summary that you will add to your Academic Success and Professional Development Plan that includes the following:
    • Describe your approach to identifying and analyzing peer-reviewed research.
    • Identify at least two strategies that you would use that you found to be effective in finding peer-reviewed research.
    • Identify at least one resource you intend to use in the future to find peer-reviewed research.

Note: Add your work for this Assignment to the original document you began in the Module 1 Assignment, which was built from the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template.

BY DAY 7 OF WEEK 5

Submit your analysis, including your completed section of the Academic Success and Professional Development Plan Template sections and your matrix and summary.

 

Required Readings

Discussion Week 5

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PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND STATE-LEVEL REGULATIONS

Boards of Nursing (BONs) exist in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Similar entities may also exist for different regions. The mission of BONs is the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice. BONs put into practice state/region regulations for nurses that, among other things, lay out the requirements for licensure and define the scope of nursing practice in that state/region.

It can be a valuable exercise to compare regulations among various state/regional boards of nursing. Doing so can help share insights that could be useful should there be future changes in a state/region. In addition, nurses may find the need to be licensed in multiple states or regions.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

  • Review the Resources and reflect on the mission of state/regional boards of nursing as the protection of the public through the regulation of nursing practice.
  • Consider how key regulations may impact nursing practice.
  • Review key regulations for nursing practice of your state’s/region’s board of nursing and those of at least one other state/region and select at least two APRN regulations to focus on for this Discussion.

BY DAY 3 OF WEEK 5

Post a comparison of at least two APRN board of nursing regulations in your state/region with those of at least one other state/region. Describe how they may differ. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain how the regulations you selected may apply to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have legal authority to practice within the full scope of their education and experience. Provide at least one example of how APRNs may adhere to the two regulations you selected. 

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Anganatte Nicole 

SundayDec 17 at 9:49pm

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Useful Database Search Engine

     In my exploration of the psychiatric-primary care nurse practitioner model, I chose to explore the article authored by Dyer, J. G., Hammill, K., Regan-Kubinski, M. J., Yurick, A., & Kobert, S. (1997), titled “The psychiatric-primary care nurse practitioner: a futuristic model for advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing,” published in the Archives of Psychiatric Nursing. I accessed this article through PubMed, a comprehensive biomedical database widely recognized for its extensive coverage of scholarly literature in health and medicine.

     While searching for this article, I did not encounter any specific difficulties. However, the challenge could arise in refining search terms to pinpoint the desired topic, given the vastness of the PubMed database and the need for relevant keywords.

     PubMed would benefit my colleagues, especially those in the nursing and mental health sectors. Its comprehensive coverage allows healthcare professionals to access articles related to psychiatric-mental health nursing, fostering evidence-based practice and supporting ongoing research initiatives.

     I wholeheartedly recommend PubMed to colleagues due to its user-friendly interface, extensive coverage, and esteemed reputation within the academic and healthcare communities. It is a valuable resource for staying abreast of the latest research developments and evidence-based practices in nursing and related fields.

References

Dyer, J. G., Hammill, K., Regan-Kubinski, M. J., Yurick, A., & Kobert, S. (1997). The psychiatric-primary care nurse practitioner: A futuristic model for advanced practice psychiatric-mental health nursing. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 11(1), 2–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0883-9417(97)80044-1

Al-Jundi, A., & Sakka, S. (2017). Critical appraisal of clinical research. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR, 11(5), JE01–JE05. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/26047.9942

Shellenbarger, T. (2016). Simplifying synthesis. Nurse Author & Editor, 26(3). Retrieved from http://naepub.com/reporting-research/2016-26-3-3/

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A-Z: Nursing. Retrieved October 4, 2019, from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981

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  • Collapse SubdiscussionArthur None RandleArthur None RandleDec 12, 2023Dec 12 at 6:18pmManage Discussion EntryDiscussion: Module3Discussion: Module3To become a scholarly writer, one must learn to discern the differences between reliable resources and those with little credibility when gathering research, Approach each source with the mindset of needing a second opinion rather than relying on one or two journals for answers (Walden, 2019).The Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) is an excellent source of academic literature. This database can provide for a wide range of nursing topics and keeps the researcher informed of current changes and new ideas in the nursing field (Walden, 2019). I found no difficulties in finding information on nursing topics.The psychiatric nursing environment is forever changing; in this field, patients and their needs are becoming more complex. The family needs must be addressed and are just as important when determining and customizing treatment plans. Colleagues have had no difficulties using this database and I highly recommend it to to colleagues.When there is a need to explore many journals on any nursing topic, CINAHL’s database has over 1200 journals with references (EBSCO.n.d). This database is highly reliable. When I was in nursing school, it served as a great tool in completing waiting assignments. Walden University Library. (n.d.). Instructional media: Fundamentals of library research links to an external site. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/instructionalmedia/researchfundamentalsLinks to an external site.Walden University Library. (n.d.). Databases A-Z: Nursing Links to an external site. Retrieved October 4, 2019 from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/az.php?s=19981Links to an external site.