For this written assignment, select one recent (within the past two years) evidence-based article from a peer reviewed nursing journal that describes a “best practice” in an area of nursing you are interested in. For example, if you would like to be a pediatric nurse, select an article that discusses a best practice in pediatric care.
How do I find evidence-based practice articles? Or nursing best practices?
How can I search for articles in only nursing journals?
How do I find scholarly/peer-reviewed nursing articles?
Cite the article and provide a brief overview of how the results or findings were obtained. Then describe the “best practice.” Conclude your discussion by explaining whether you thought the research findings supported the conclusions and the best practice.
This assignment must be no more than 3 pages long. It should include all of the required elements. Use APA Editorial format and attach a copy of the article.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
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This week’s assignment is a research paper, so I expect (as I always do) that it follows APA guidelines and that there are in-text citations along with a reference list. You can find evidence-based articles through the library. Please contact a librarian for assistance if you are having any issues. The article can be no more than 10 years old. Here is the rubric:
Scoring Rubric: Researching for Evidence
Criteria (Points)
Select an appropriate evidence-based article describing “best practice” – 3
Provide a clear overview of how results or findings were obtained – 4
Provide a clear description of the “best practice”- 3
Explain whether research findings support the conclusions and the “best practice” – 3
Accurate APA format (including providing sources when appropriate, references, and in-text citations) and include a copy or link to the article – 1
Accurate Grammar (including capitalization, punctuation, spelling, word usage, no run-on sentences, no sentence fragments) – 1
Total 15
