Evidence Based Research Paper

• Analyze and critique a Peer-Reviewed EBP Research Study from a professional advanced practice journal (< 5 years old). Please make sure it’s a primary research study and not just an article or literature review. Review the rubric prior to choosing a study to ensure you are able to meet all of the requirements.
• Assess the implications and relevance of research findings to your specific APN track.
• Identify and discuss the alignment with MSN Essentials demonstrated in the assignment.

Task Overview:

• Paper Requirements:
• Compose a 4-5 page APA paper (7th edition) excluding the title and references. Students must expound on the paper’s topics and not just answer the questions to receive full credit. Work must be reflective of graduate-level work.
• All assignments that include references must provide either a functional hyperlink to the source or upload the full journal article. Failure to include a working link or the article will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. Broken or inaccessible links will also receive a zero.

Assignment Guidelines:

1. APN Track Identification: ***FNP***

• Clearly state your specific APN track at the beginning of the paper.

1. Article Selection Details:

• Describe the methodology used to locate the chosen article (e.g., databases like PubMed, CINAHL, search terms utilized, etc.).
• Specify the journal name, publication year, article title, and all authors.

1. Research Study Details:

• Define the research topic and the specific question under study, utilizing PICOT if provided.
• Outline the subject selection process, detailing how subjects were identified.
• Analyze and discuss the research methods and methodology employed in the study.

1. Research Findings:

• Summarize and synthesize the main findings presented in the research paper.
• Interpret the findings, including statistical analyses (e.g., p-values, significance levels).

1. Professional Practice Significance:

• Discuss the practical implications and significance of the research findings within your specific APN track.

1. Submission and Links:

• Submit the paper to the Canvas assignment site for grading.
• Provide a link to the chosen research article at the conclusion of your paper.

1. MSN Essentials Alignment:

• Reflect on and identify which Domain(s) of the MSN Essentials are addressed or demonstrated through this assignment.

This site is helpful for Evidence Based Practice Resources:

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