Benchmark – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement

Below are the assignment details from the university:
Details:
Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750 word paper using the instructor feedback from the Topic 1, 2, and 3 assignments and the guidelines below.

PICOT Statement

Revise the PICOT statement you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment.

The final PICOT statement will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).

Research Critiques

In the Topic 2 and Topic 3 assignments you completed a qualitative and quantitative research critique. Use the feedback you received from your instructor on these assignments to finalize the critical analysis of the study by making appropriate revisions.

The completed analysis should connect to your identified practice problem of interest that is the basis for your PICOT statement.

Refer to \”Research Critique Guidelines.\” Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative in the structure of a formal paper.

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change

Discuss the link between the PICOT statement, the research articles, and the nursing practice problem you identified. Include relevant details and supporting explanation and use that information to propose evidence-based practice changes.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

NRS-433V-RS-Research-Critique-Guidelines.docx

Below are additional instructions and the rubric:

According to our instructor, the final benchmark paper requires all new peer reviewed journal articles to finalize the paper. The articles from assignment for the qualitative and quantitative articles cannot be utilized, so whatever 2 NEW articles you would like to use for this benchmark assignment that supports the same PICOT statement for an increase in nurse to patient ratios is fine with me. Even though the 2 papers for research critique and ethical considerations cannot be used, I will attach the graded papers to identify the areas for instructor critique for review and evidence of revision
(from the rubric).

The Rubric is posted below:

Nursing Practice Problem and PICOT Statement 5.0 %:
PICOT statement clearly articulates a nursing practice problem using substantial supporting information from numerous reliable sources.

Background of Study 5.0 %:
Background of study including problem, significance to nursing, purpose, objective, and research questions is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Method of Study 5.0 %
Discussion of method of study including discussion of conceptual/theoretical framework is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Results of Study 5.0 %
Discussion of study results including findings and implications for nursing practice is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Ethical Considerations 5.0 %
Discussion of ethical considerations associated with the conduct of nursing research is thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive explanation.

Conclusion 5.0 %:
Conclusion summarizes utility of the research from the critical appraisal, knowledge learned, and the importance of the findings to nursing practice.

Evidence of Revision 10.0 %:
Evidence of incorporation of research critique feedback and revision is comprehensive and thoroughly developed.

PICOT Statement, Research Article, and Nursing Practice Problem Link (C. 2.2) 10.0 %
Discussion of the link between the PICOT statement, research articles, and nursing practice problem is extremely thorough with substantial relevant details and extensive supporting explanation.

Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change (C. 3.2) 10.0 %:
The proposed evidence-based practice change is extremely thorough and includes substantial supporting explanation and numerous relevant details.

Organization and Effectiveness 30%

Thesis Development and Purpose 10.0 %
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction 10.0 %:
Argument is clear and convincing and presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 10.0 %, and Format 10.0 %