Critical Assessment
DNP graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a published research study using the concepts presented throughout the course.
The purpose of the critical assessment is to help you develop a deeper understanding of the research process, to inspire you to think critically and deeply about research on a specific topic and to strengthen your ability to integrate research findings into evidence-based nursing practice.
This Assignment also gives you practice in analyzing the research literature, which will support you when you begin your DNP project.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare:
- Download the Critical Assessment, Appendix E Research Evidence Appraisal Tool.
- Download the Critical Assessment, Appendix G Individual Evidence Summary Tool.
- Choose one published quantitative study from any presented in resources in Weeks 1–7 and use Dang et al. (2021) tools to critically appraise the research study (choose any quantitative study used in the course).
The Assignment
Present your analysis using the critical appraisal tool and the individual evidence tool in Appendix E and Appendix G. Blank forms are provided in a template for the submission.