Review of the Literature with Potential Interventions

Introduction

In Module 2, students will review the literature to inform their selected project: what is known, what is useful for the chosen setting, what is best practice, and what might be some intended outcomes if implemented based on completed research? Review the literature for your chosen problem and identify potential interventions.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Apply review of evidence-based practice literature to an existing opportunity to improve nursing practice.

Reading & Resources

• Consider the work of the Institute of Medicine, The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health. This reference will be used throughout the course to inform weekly discussions in addition to your final project.

Learning Activities

• Literature Review: Complete an Individualized review of the literature – Including at least 10 articles this week.
• Discussions: Participate in Discussion 2.
• Assignment: Complete & Submit Assignment 1.Click on the Assignment 1 link in this module for more details.
• Practice Experiences: Complete the assigned course practice experience activities as approved by the faculty of record. You will need to complete approximately 16-18 practice experience hours each week of this course.

• Discussion 2

  Discuss your evidence-based quality improvement project chosen in conjunction with your preceptor & your course faculty. Your description should clearly identify the background leading to your choice of this project with literature support for your choice. Include a description of the organization & your role within the organization.  Who are the key individuals for whom you will share your project & what approvals will you need to implement your project at a later time? As you’ve worked with your preceptor in development of this project, what have you learned about your accomplishment of your MSN Program Outcomes for your specialty area?  How has this process helped you meet one or more of your Program Outcomes?