1. Write a 2 page assignment.
2. Choose a primary nursing research article of interest from a refereed nursing journal. Attach a copy of the article.
3. Begin your critique by identifying the:
   • article’s title
   • author(s)
   • date of publication
   • name of the journal or other publication in which it appeared
   • Where and when was the article published?
   • In your introduction, you should also briefly describe the purpose and nature of the study and, if applicable, its theoretical framework.
   • If the paper was not published in a peer-reviewed journal, consider the credibility of the publication in which it appeared.
4. If you are reviewing a research study, organize the body of your critique according to the paper’s structure. Start with a brief description and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the research design and methodology. For example:
   1. How does the method reflect other studies of the same topic? (sample, data collection, setting).
   2. What makes this method feasible?
   3. How realistic is it? How does the method address questions of validity?
   4. How does the researcher overcome the limitations of the method?
   5. Are there large limitations or minor ones?
   6. How will these limitations affect your ability to use this data to answer your research question?
5. Describe the results by answering:
   1. How were the results interpreted?
   2. How were they related to the original problem (author’s view of evidence rather than objective findings)?
   3. Look at DISCUSSION. Were the author(s) able to answer the question (test the hypothesis) raised?
   4. Did the research provide new factual information, a new understanding of a phenomenon in the field, a new research technique?
   5. How was the significance of the work described?
   6. Did the reported observations/interpretations support or refute observations or interpretations made by other researchers?
6. Describe the significance of the research by answering:
   1. Did the research make a significant contribution to human knowledge?
   2. Did the research produce any practical applications?
   3. What are the nursing implications of this research?
   4. How do you evaluate the significance of the research?
7. Utilize at least 5 cited sources to substantiate your findings or critique.
   • Follow APA style rules.

Discuss in 500 words or more the differences between and advantages of MAC, DAC, and RBAC.

Use at least three sources. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library not Google. Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragaphs.  Stand alone quotes will not count toward the 3 required quotes.

Copying without attribution or the use of spinbot or other word substitution software will result in a grade of 0. 

Write in essay format not in bulleted, numbered or other list format. 

It is important that you use your own words, that you cite your sources, that you comply with the instructions regarding length of your post and that you reply to two classmates in a substantive way (not ‘nice post’ or the like).  Your goal is to help your colleagues write better. Do not use spinbot or other word replacement software. It usually results in nonsense and is not a good way to learn anything. . I will not spend a lot of my time trying to decipher nonsense. Proof read your work or have it edited. Find something interesting and/or relevant to your work to write about. 

Select one of the more common statistical tests used in nursing research. State which statistic you selected. What level of measurement is required for using your selected statistical test? Provide an example of how your selected statistical test could be used in a nursing research study.

Expectations

Initial Post:

• Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
• Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA format from within the last 5 years

• Carlson, J.F., Geisinger, K.F., & Jonson, J.L.(Eds.) (2017). The Twentieth Mental Measurements Yearbook [Reference]. Lincoln, NE: Buros Center for Testing.

Week 4: Small Group Discussion

Challenge of the week: Talk with a friend or family member who has known you for a long time and will be honest with you. Have him or her answer the following questions.

1. What were your first impressions of me, or what type of first impression do others have of me?
2. What does my face look like when I think no one is looking?
3. If you did not know me, based on my nonverbal communication, would you approach me? Why or why not?

After you have heard his or her answers, write a reflection on what you learned, making sure to answer the following questions.

1. Did what I learned to surprise me?
2. Was it easy to ask these questions and listen to the answers?
3. Based on this information, what do I need to work on so that people see me as a professional in the work environment?

Physical Assessment Reflection 

Consider your learning and growth in this course, reflecting upon “aha!” moments.  Create a presentation that discusses the learning that occurred throughout the assessments completed in Shadow Health. Tina  Jones Female 28 yrs with diagnosis of Asthma , dehydration, wound infection and allergic to penicillin.

Additional Instructions:

• All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
• Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.
• Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
• Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
• Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

Submission Options:

Instructions:

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

• 8 to 10 slides. Add title and reference slides.
• Follow Rules of 7.