After reviewing the course textbook, summarize the history of nursing research. Discuss the importance of nursing research as it relates to applying evidence in practice (evidence-based practice). Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be […]
The interpretation of research in health care is essential to decision-making. By understanding research, health care providers can identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs, and best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. For this assignment: Search the GCU
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Case study: Patient Scenario: A 45-year-old marathon runner, Maria, visits a clinic reporting muscle fatigue and decreased performance during races. Her history reveals she has increased her training intensity over the past six months. Her symptoms include prolonged muscle soreness after runs, occasional muscle cramps, and a noticeable drop in endurance. Tests reveal reduced force
Refer to the “Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies” found in the Week 1 Learning Resources, and consider the quality measures or indicators advanced nursing practice nurses must possess in your specialty of interest. Refer to your Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form you submitted in Week 1, and consider your strengths and opportunities for improvement. Refer to
Watch three videos: – Measure of Center ‘Mean’: https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/measure-of-center-mean.html – Measure of Center ‘Median’: https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/measure-of-center-median.html – Measure of Center ‘Mode’: https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/measure-of-center-mode.html Go to the (https://www.random.org/integer-sets/) website, to generate a set of random numbers. Click on the “Get Sets’ link at the bottom left of the page to generate some data. (Note: If you are not
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Review the terms Stratified Sampling from “The Visual Learner: Statistics,” (https://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt362v/the-visual-learner/the-visual-learner-v2.1.html). Use the Stratified Sampling method to answer the following question: Imagine that you are conducting a patient satisfaction survey at your health care facility. How would the assigned sampling method be applied in this case? What are the strengths and weakness of the assigned
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Established in 1987, ABC Community Hospital not-for-profit is an acute care hospital located in an east coast Metropolitan area. With a staff of nearly 200 physicians and specialists, 800 employees and 100 volunteers, they offer a full range of healthcare services. They are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The hospital has