Ashford University Nursing Advanced Nursing Research Reflection

Reading Reflection Chapters 26 and 27

Chapter 26: Patient safety and quality research

Chapter 27: Developing a program of research 

Text Book: Ruth M. Tappen. (2015).Nursing Research. Advanced Nursing Research: From Theory to Practice. (2nd ed.).

Reading and objective reflection, in  two paragraphs, reflect on the objectives and what you have learned from your readings. How do you anticipate the use of research?

Peer review 1:

Over the past fifteen weeks, I have learned new information about the role of research and how it impacts the role I am pursuing in this program. This course has better prepared me for my upcoming role by providing scenarios in which I may encounter in practice, knowledge about how to apply evidence-based practice to my daily nursing practice, and the contents of a project design. I am more aware of the challenges I may face as a new nurse practitioner, as well as, ways to face those challenges professionally.

The weekly discussion postings allowed me to explore the roles of the APN and further learn about the role of the nurse practitioner (NP) in relation to research. In turn, this allowed me to understand what my role will encompass and better plan for my future.

The MSN Essential was met in several ways throughout the past fifteen weeks. The first assignment that was applicable was exploring the MSN Essentials in Week 2 and how instrumental they are in applying advanced skills to our nursing practice. three in which a scenario about a medical assistant was practicing outside her scope of practice.

Overall, this course helped me to better understand what being a nurse practitioner will be like in terms of research and evidence-based practice. Though many of us as students are comfortable in our current nursing roles, we will be adapting to a new role. This course adequately covers some of the potential scenarios we will be encountering in relation to research.

Peer review 2:

I have learned a lot by reading several research studies in this class. I really enjoyed the learning about how research studies are formulated, carried out and then how the information is interpreted. I feel nursing as a profession has grown in importance in the medical field because of our interest in doing research studies and improving our practice. It seems as a nurse we are trained to seek out areas to improve. If we see something that can be done differently or more efficiently we are encouraged to do research, put together a presentation and then present it. This class has shown me the tools I would need if I chose to do my own study. I am excited to see where the field of nursing is headed, and I am honored to be a part of it. This class has motivated me to not just sit in the bleachers but actually get on the field and either participate in studies or see