Exam 3: The DNP: Expectations for Theory, Research, and Scholarship

Debate whether or not the peer-review process is important to evidence-based nursing. Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length. Tips: Take into consideration the peer review process, results of using clinical practices that have not been tested (potential or real), the manuscript submission process, political issues with the process, and others.

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▪ Details about the peer review process.
▪ The fact that without peer review, untested practices can and have harmed patients.
▪ That the peer review process can be highly politicized and could result in negative findings not being published, which are just as important as positive findings.
▪ The value (or not) of getting reviewer feedback.
▪ The value (or not) or manuscript revisions.
▪ Learning how to deal with rejection.

Dispute or defend this quote: "In nursing, there is a general consensus that practitioners can no longer rely on experience, pathophysiologic rationale, or opinion-based processes to achieve high-quality, contextually relevant patient care" (Chism p. 101). Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length.

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▪ Changes in healthcare delivery.
▪ Focus on cost containment.
▪ Ensuring patient safety.
▪ Achieving positive outcomes.
▪ The importance on nurses to integrate evidence-based nursing practices (EBNP).
▪ Employers want to hire nurses who highly skilled in integrating EBNP in clinical work.

Which of the following describes a sound method of critiquing journal articles?

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Craft an argument to persuade those in hierarchy at your work place (or former workplace) to convince them of the need for ensuring that all nurses are able to participate in integrating evidence-based nursing practices (EBNP). Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length. Tips: Describe the importance of EBNP, especially in regard to patient care, and identify specific points that may persuade those who make these sorts of decisions to ensure that all nurses are well-educated and able to help integrate EBNP. Loss in productivity, increases in morale, and other factors could be included. You can also discuss aspects of leadership and management that were included in earlier Chism chapters.

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Question 4

Design a plan for completing your DNP project, including having it published in a peer-reviewed journal. Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length. Tips: Chism identified several components to successfully completing a DNP project. These are all important to consider in planning for your DNP project.

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Question 5

While randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are valuable and important, nurses should take other information into account in evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP). Which of the following characterizes the best path for nurses to take to implement sound EBNP?

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Question 6

Which of the following does not integrate a component of scholarship?

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Question 7

Ensuring public confidence in nursing care that is effective and efficient requires that _________.

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Question 8

Evaluate each of the four skills of scholarship identified by Chism. In which are you weakest, and how can you become stronger in these skills during your DNP program? Responses should be one to two paragraphs in length. Tips: Describe the four skills of scholarship and evaluate each. Then identify in which of those four you are weakest so that you can develop a plan to strengthen your skills in that/those areas.

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Question 9

__ programs prepare students to develop theory for practice, while programs prepare students to use theory in practice.

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Which of the following describes a sound method of critiquing journal articles?

While randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are valuable and important, nurses should take other information into account in evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP). Which of the following characterizes the best path for nurses to take to implement sound EBNP?

Which of the following does not integrate a component of scholarship?

Ensuring public confidence in nursing care that is effective and efficient requires that _________.

__ programs prepare students to develop theory for practice, while programs prepare students to use theory in practice.

Leadership, Collaboration, and the DNP Graduate

The DNP Graduate As Expert Clinician

DNP Involvement in Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

The DNP Graduate As Educator

The DNP Graduate As Ethical Consultant

The DNP Graduate As Information Specialist

The BSN-To-DNP Path: Opportunities and Challenges for DNP Students and Graduates

The Doctor Nurse: Overcoming Title Issues

Why Didnt You Just Become a Doctor Educating Others About the DNP Degree

Shaping Your Brand: Marketing Yourself As a DNP Graduate

Writing for Professional Publication

The Certification Question: Where Are We

Storytelling: The Art of Translating the Essentials Into Practice

The DNP Degree: Past, Current and Future Trends

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Exam 3: The DNP: Expectations for Theory, Research, and Scholarship

Which of the following describes a sound method of critiquing journal articles?

While randomized clinical trials (RCTs) are valuable and important, nurses should take other information into account in evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP). Which of the following characterizes the best path for nurses to take to implement sound EBNP?

Which of the following does not integrate a component of scholarship?

Ensuring public confidence in nursing care that is effective and efficient requires that _________.

__________ programs prepare students to develop theory for practice, while ________ programs prepare students to use theory in practice.

Leadership, Collaboration, and the DNP Graduate

The DNP Graduate As Expert Clinician

DNP Involvement in Healthcare Policy and Advocacy

The DNP Graduate As Educator

The DNP Graduate As Ethical Consultant

The DNP Graduate As Information Specialist

The BSN-To-DNP Path: Opportunities and Challenges for DNP Students and Graduates

The Doctor Nurse: Overcoming Title Issues

Why Didnt You Just Become a Doctor Educating Others About the DNP Degree

Shaping Your Brand: Marketing Yourself As a DNP Graduate

Writing for Professional Publication

The Certification Question: Where Are We

Storytelling: The Art of Translating the Essentials Into Practice

The DNP Degree: Past, Current and Future Trends

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__ programs prepare students to develop theory for practice, while programs prepare students to use theory in practice.