Schmidt, N.A., & Brown, J.M. (2019). Evidence-based practice for nurses (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett: Burlington, MA
This LibGuide is designed to help you achieve the following competencies as a student in NURS 4610:
Competency 2 Acquisition of Knowledge: Identifying Research Questions
Formulate a well-built clinical question using the PICOT template
Competency 3 Acquisition of Knowledge: Finding Sources of Evidence and Linking Theory, Research, and Practice
Select a library database and search for evidence for your PICOT question using Keyword and Subject Heading search techniques
Competency 9 Decision: Appraising Evidence to Determine Best Practice
Conduct critical appraisals of published sources of scientific evidence (research articles) to determine their strength and applicability to clinical practice.
Competency 10 Putting it all Together
Integrate and synthesize evidence gathered from external sources to plan evidence-based practice changes.