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Published on: June 21, 2010
Measuring Graduate Nursing Student Information Literacy Skills: A Pilot Study
Jennifer L Deberg1, Mary Dirks2
1Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa Libraries.
Background:
Employing an objective assessment of information literacy (IL) skills for evidence-based practice (EBP) is an important consideration for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. This study aimed to develop a preliminary measure of IL skills and used it to identify skill strengths and weaknesses.
Method:
A cross-sectional method was used to gauge final-semester DNP students' preparedness for evidence-based practice, focusing specifically on IL skills.
Results:
The preliminary IL skill competence measure developed in this study was found to be user-friendly and efficient. IL skills were rated as average to below average. No significant correlations between skills and practice variables were found.
Conclusion:
This study is the initial step for establishing a routine assessment of IL skills in a DNP program. More attention is needed to validate objective measures of IL skills to inform necessary curricular changes, with the goal of supporting EBP readiness.
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