Eastern NUR4895 Week 13 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2019 September

NUR4895 Education Principles for Nursing Professional

Week 13 Discussion

DQ1 The nurse educator is asked to complete a program evaluation for a public health initiative at a local health clinic. The clinic is unsure whether the program was successful or if it should continue. The program was conducted over one year with IRB approval. There were 148 participants, each of whom gave informed consent. The initial program design was based on existing research and intended to improve patient education and adherence to medication recommendations. Data were collected throughout the program, and program goals and objectives were developed, but a formal evaluation plan did not exist. Data included valid and reliable literacy screenings of all participants, self-reported medication adherence in monthly intervals throughout the year, and pre-posttest comprehension evaluations regarding the medications.

1. Which types of data should the nurse educator consider when designing the evaluation? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY and defend your response, why do you feel your answers are correct)

A. Evidence-based practice.

B. External evidence.

C. Internal evidence.

D. Practice-based evidence.

E. Quality improvement.

DQ2 The nurse educator is asked to complete a program evaluation for a public health initiative at a local health clinic. The clinic is unsure whether the program was successful or if it should continue. The program was conducted over one year with IRB approval. There were 148 participants, each of whom gave informed consent. The initial program design was based on existing research and intended to improve patient education and adherence to medication recommendations. Data were collected throughout the program, and program goals and objectives were developed, but a formal evaluation plan did not exist. Data included valid and reliable literacy screenings of all participants, self-reported medication adherence in monthly intervals throughout the year, and pre-posttest comprehension evaluations regarding the medications.

Which type of evaluation should the nurse educator perform and why?

A. Content.

B. Impact.

C. Outcome.

D. Process.