HERZING NU560 Unit 5 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2019 November

NU560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

Unit 5 Discussion

DQ1 Change
Agent

According
to Porter O’Grady and Malloch (2015), “In the twentieth century the focus of
work was on performing the right processes. In the twenty-first-century the
focus is on obtaining the right outcomes” (p. 4). The purpose of using evidence
to guide practice is to promote positive outcomes.

Consider
the following questions in your discussion post:

How do you
see yourself as a change agent guiding others to move from a process focus to an
outcomes focus?

Discuss
this in relationship to your area of concentration – practice and/or education.

Elaborate
the rationale behind the change from process to outcomes.

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please be
sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA
format.

Please
review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated
time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion
Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Respond to
at least two other student’s postings with substantive comments.

Substantive
comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information
that will enhance the learning environment.

References
and citations should conform to the APA standards.

Remember:
Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other
words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism
is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please
review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

DQ2 Implementing
EBP

Understanding
of the evidence-based practice (EBP) models is key to implementation of EBP.
There are various models available; some of which were presented to you in this
unit.

Consider
the following questions in your discussion post:

Select one
of the models presented in this unit.

Describe
how this model would be effective for implementing EBP and/or best practices in
the practice, administration, or education setting.

Consider
how you might introduce this change.

What
barriers might you confront?

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please be
sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA
format.

Please
review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated
time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion
Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Respond to
at least two other student’s postings with substantive comments.

Substantive
comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with
information that will enhance the learning environment.

References
and citations should conform to the APA standards.

Remember:
Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other
words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism
is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses
need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking
and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the
student’s position.

Please
review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.