develop basic skills in appraising (critically evaluating) original quantitative research to improve patient outcomes and to assess credibility of original research.

Instructions

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment   is to develop basic skills in appraising (critically evaluating) original   quantitative research to improve patient outcomes and to assess credibility   of original research.

This assignment addresses Course Outcomes:

1. Analyze the inter-relationships between theory, practice, and   research to support holistic nursing care.

2. Synthesize knowledge of the basic elements of the research process   and models for applying evidence-based practice.

4. Critically evaluate nursing research to determine strength of   evidence to improve patient outcomes.

5. Examine ethical issues related to nursing research and human   subjects’ protection.

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Please download and read this article to complete this assignment:

1. A School Nurse-Delivered Intervention for Overweight and Obese        Adolescents

Log into Metro State University library to find the articles, which are   available in CINAHL. 

1. https://www.metrostate.edu/