Week 4: Analyzing Forms of Nursing Inquiry Presentation Part 1
The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the differences and similarities between the three forms of nursing inquiry: quality improvement (QI), research, and evidence-based practice (EBP). This assignment will allow for a discovery into the aim, methods and outcomes associated with each type of inquiry, including how these forms of inquiry are distinct yet similar in addressing a nursing practice problem. Peer review is integral to the evaluation process of academic work. Formulation of a PowerPoint presentation which is inclusive of comprehensive speaker notes that supports professional formation, communication, and dissemination skills relevant to the DNP practice scholar.
This assignment has three components:
first, three selected forms of nursing inquiry (QI, research, and EBP) are compared and contrasted in a PowerPoint presentation to address a nursing practice problem;
second, a peer review of the PowerPoint presentation is conducted;
and, third, feedback from the peer review is incorporated into a professional PowerPoint presentation where comprehensive speaker notes are added. This will reflect student understanding and presentation of the communication of the information on the professional slides.
Preparing the Assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of this assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Complete sections 1-4 (a-f) for the first component of the assignment: The PowerPoint presentation.
Choose one of the selected nursing practice problems provided below and read the three associated articles:
Read the selected evidence representing the three forms of nursing inquiry (QI, research, and EBP) that address the chosen nursing practice problem. Analyze the aim, methods used, and outcomes sought for each type of inquiry. Determine how teamwork and critical thinking processes were implemented.
Create a PowerPoint presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Include the following sections addressing the three forms of nursing inquiry (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric).
Introduction (1-2 slides)
Describes purpose of the presentation
Identifies selected nursing problem
Includes significance and scope of the practice problem (including citation)
Differentiation of the three forms of nursing inquiry (2-4 slides)
Compares and contrasts QI, research, and EBP as forms of nursing inquiry
Discusses the impact of each form of inquiry on nursing practice
Describes how the DNP practice scholar applies each form of inquiry
Analyses of the evidence representing the three forms of nursing inquiry (5-7 slides)
Identifies selected evidence representing the three forms of nursing inquiry (including citations)
Compares and contrasts the aims of the selected evidence in addressing the practice problem
Compares and contrasts the methods used in the selected evidence
Examines impact of teamwork, when used, in the selected evidence
Compares outcomes in the selected evidence
Conclusion (2-3 slides)
Includes an evaluation of the impact of the three forms of evidence on the selected nursing practice problem /
Includes a summative statement of the impact of the forms of inquiry on nursing
Includes a summative statement of the impact of the forms of inquiry on the role of the DNP practice scholar
References (1-2 slides)
Includes all references cited in presentation
Uses appropriate APA format (6th ed.) and is free of errors
PowerPoint Requirements
Includes 10-18 PowerPoint slides
Maintains the 6×6 rule for a professional PowerPoint presentation: no more than 6 lines per slide, 6 words per line
Grammar and mechanics are free of errors
