Reflect on the course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now prepared to (Choose 4 of the following competencies)
- “Explain the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements of the research process and models for applying evidence to clinical practice.
- Advocate for the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research.
- Evaluate the credibility of sources of information, including but not limited to databases and Internet resources.
- Participate in the process of retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
- Integrate evidence, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.
- Collaborate in the collection, documentation, and dissemination of evidence.
- Acquire an understanding of the process for how nursing and related healthcare quality and safety measures are developed, validated, and endorsed.
- Describe mechanisms to resolve identified practice discrepancies between identified standards and practice that may adversely impact patient outcomes.