Library Assignment

Critique a Research Article

A critique is a method of displaying a logical and organized analysis of a written or oral piece. Critique can provide the readers with both positive and negative outcomes depending on the author. The purpose of this assignment is for the student to perform a critique on a research article that deals with today’s health issues. In this paper the student must be diligent at what the author are claiming, taking into account the research methods being utilized and look for pros and cons of the researcher’s outcomes. 

The assignment must be a minimal of five pages, excluding title page and references. The assignment must be strictly following APA guidelines, points will be deducted if otherwise. Do not use first person throughout the paper until the section called evaluate the paper. It will be divided in the following manner:

Title page: Give the name of the article, the authors name(s) and your name. Following APA

Introduction:

· Provide an overview of the author’s research problem, research questions and main point including how the author supports his or her point. 

· Explain what the author initial  objectives (hypothesis) and results including the process he or she used to arrive at such conclusion. 

Evaluate the Research Methods: in paragraph form answer the following:

· Does the author provide a literature review? 

· Is the research current and relevant to today existing health issues?

· Describe the research type utilized?– experimental, non-experimental, quasi experimental, etc. 

· Evaluate the sample (size, composition, or in the way the sample was selected in relation to the purpose of the study? Was the sample appropriate for the research or was it bias? 

·  How practical does this work seem to you? How does the author suggest research results could be applied and how do you believe they could be applied? 

·  Could the study have been improved in your opinion? If so provide how you think it could have improved. 

·  Is the writing in the article clear straightforward?

·  Can further research be conducted on this subject? Explain

Conclusion: In your conclusion, try to synthesize the pieces of your critique to emphasize your own main points about the author’s work, relating the researcher’s work to your own knowledge or to topics being discussed in your course.

Reference Page: APA style, see rubric below

See Rubric Below for assignment

  

Title Page: Title of   article, journal information and your name and date

1 point

Your score

 

Abstract: Brief summary of   article (1-2 paragraphs)

1 points

 

The Problem: (2 or 3   paragraphs)

Is the problem clearly stated?

Is the problem practically important?

What is the purpose of the study?

What is the hypothesis?

Are the key terms defined?

3 points

 

Review of Literature: (1   -2 paragraphs)

Are the cited sources pertinent to the study?

Is the review too broad or too narrow?

Are the references recent?

Is there any evidence of bias?

2 points

 

Design and Procedures:   (3-4 paragraphs)

What research methodology was used?

Was it a replica study or an original study?

What measurement tools were used?

How were the procedures structures?

Was a pilot study conducted?

What are the variables?

How was sampling performed?

3 points

 

Data analysis and   Presentation: (1 – 2 paragraphs)

2 points

 

How was data analyzed?

Did findings support the hypothesis and purpose?

Were weaknesses and problems discussed?

 

Conclusions and   Implications: (2-3 paragraphs)

3 points

 

Are the conclusions of the study related to the original   purpose?

Were the implications discussed?

Whom the results and conclusions will affect?

What recommendations were made at the conclusion?

What is your overall assessment of the study and   the article?

   

Week 8: Reflection   

Reflect  back over the past eight weeks and describe how the achievement of the  course outcomes in this course have prepared you to meet the MSN program  outcome #4, the MSN Essential IV, and the Nurse Practitioner Core  Competencies # 7. 

Program Outcome #4:  Integrate professional values through scholarship and service in health care. (Professional identity)

MSN Essential IV: Translating  and Integrating Scholarship into Practice Recognize that the  master’s-prepared nurse applies research outcomes within the practice  setting, resolves practice problems, works as a change agent, and  disseminates results.

Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies # 7

Health Delivery System Competencies

1. Applies knowledge of organizational practices and complex systems to improve health care delivery.

2. Effects health care change using broad based skills including negotiating, consensus-building, and

partnering.

3. Minimizes risk to patients and providers at the individual and systems level.

4. Facilitates the development of health care systems that address the needs of culturally diverse

populations, providers, and other stakeholders.

5. Evaluates the impact of health care delivery on patients, providers, other stakeholders, and the

environment.

6. Analyzes organizational structure, functions and resources to improve the delivery of care.

7. Collaborates in planning for transitions across the continuum of care.

 

  For a person to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), they must have advanced academic qualifications. For instance, one must attain a bachelor’s degree first to be considered for a master’s degree program. Some tertiary nursing training institutions usually provide bridge programs, which can facilitate the process of attaining a master’s degree without necessarily having a bachelor’s degree program. FNPs can consider going for a terminal degree, which is the Doctor of Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2019). Although the master’s degree allows nurses to practice as FNPs, the doctoral qualification equips them with the skills that enable them to provide high-quality, holistic, and patient-centered health services.

            The Coalition for Patients’ Rights determines the scope of practice of FNPs. American Nurses Association (n.d) indicates that this body was formed primarily to address the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) scope of practice. This scope of practice limited that of other licensed healthcare providers, including FNPs. Although this was a positive move aimed at improving the reputation of physicians, it contributed to restricting access to health services for healthcare consumers. ANA defines the scope of practice of NPs and outlines services that must be provided as per any given qualifications. Professional organizations consider the competencies of nurses before making their inputs in the scope of practice, but political organizations are concerned with access to healthcare services.

            Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) face significant restrictions when it comes to delivering patient care. For instance, APRNs must practice under the supervision of physicians (Florida Board of Nursing, 2020). They are also not allowed to prescribe medications without the permission of physicians. Furthermore, they must get two separate licenses. The prescriptive authority can be changed to facilitate independent practice among APRNs. This goal can be achieved by collecting evidence on the efficacy of the practice of APRNs, justifying it to the legislator, and then allowing the legislator to draft a bill to support it.

                                                                                            References

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2019). DNP fact sheet. Retrieved from https://www.aacnnursing.org/News-Information/Fact-Sheets/DNP-Fact-Sheet

American Nurses Association. (n.d). Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/aprn/

Florida Board of Nursing. (2020). Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). Retrieved from https://floridasnursing.gov/nursing-faqs/advanced-practice-registered-nurse-aprn/

Describe three political actions nurses could take to strengthen their role in policymaking as it relates to advocacy for improving LGBTQ health. Correlate your discussion to the AACN MSN Essentials, identify one that most pertains to this topic and elaborate on your selection.

Attached below is additional information regarding providing adequate care for the LGBTQ community as outlined by Joint Commission and the CDC: 

Joint Commission & LGBTQ Community.pdf 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/

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