Module 1 Discuss Answer the following questions and reply to at least two colleagues: Nursing research is one of the courses that will distinguish the BSN from your current level of education. Why do you think that the BSN needs to have a working knowledge of nursing research? Some nurses feel that nursing research is intimidating. Does research feel that way to you and what can you do to get past that? Post your initial response by 23:59 Wednesday of Module 1 and post your replies to two peers by 23:59 Saturday of Module 1. Posts must be substantive and reflect thought and effort in the discussion. No citation is necessary for Module One DB. Please go to the Discussions area on the left to post to the discussion board. Module 2 Discussion Answer the following questions and reply to at least two colleagues: For the instructor assigned article this week, what research approach (basic vs. applied) is used in the study? What is the specific type of the research method, qualitative or quantitative? Why do you think the author(s) choose this method? What is the specific research design for this study? Give a rationale for why you think the author(s) chose this design. What other type of research design could be used for a study about this topic? Why would you choose to study the topic this way? Post your initial response by 23:59 Wednesday of Module 2 and post your replies by 23:59 Saturday of Module 2. Posts must be substantive and reflect thought and effort in the discussion. Always remember to cite and reference your resources appropriately using APA format. You should be using in-text citations in your initial response. Use in-text citations as needed in your replies. Please go to the Discussions area on the left to post to the discussion board.ion Module 3 Discussion Answer the following questions and reply to at least two colleagues: How do researchers determine reliability in a study? Describe the major types of each. How do researchers determine validity in a study? Describe the major types of each. As a member of a journal club that is discussing the instructor assigned article in this course, what would you identify as strengths and / or weaknesses of the reliability and validity section of this article? Hint: Use Chapter 10 to help you answer these questions. Post your initial response by 2359 Wednesday of Module 3 and post your replies by 2359 Saturday of Module 3. Posts must be substantive and reflect thought and effort in the discussion. Always remember to cite and reference your resources appropriately using APA format. You should be using in-text citations in your initial response. Use in-text citations as needed in your replies. Module 5 Discussion There are three topics for the discussion board this week. Please be sure to address all three topics in your postings. Post your Evidence Based Practice Project: Sharing the Evidence visual aid to the discussion board. Review and provide substantive feedback to at least two other individuals in your group on their visual aid. Reflect on relevance of this course to nursing practice. Identify two concepts from research or EBP that you intend to apply to your nursing practice and why. Please go to the Discussions area on the left to post to the discussion board. Nursing Research
