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Student life - Searching for the evidence.
1University of York.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 5, 2014
Summary
Graduate nurses must master research evidence skills for evidence-based practice. Honours students prove this competence in their final dissertations, showcasing essential nursing research abilities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Effective searching, reviewing, and appraising research evidence are crucial for graduate nurses.
- These skills form the foundation of evidence-based nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of research appraisal skills for graduate nurses.
- To affirm the role of final-year dissertations in demonstrating these competencies.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the application of research skills within an academic context.
- Competence is assessed through the final-year dissertation projects of Honours degree students.
Main Results:
- Honours degree students successfully demonstrate competence in searching, reviewing, and appraising research evidence.
- Dissertations serve as a validated platform for showcasing these fundamental nursing skills.
Conclusions:
- The development and assessment of research appraisal skills are integral to graduate nursing education.
- Evidence-based nursing practice is effectively supported by graduates proficient in critical research evaluation.
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