Samples and data collection

This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO 4 & 8)
CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO 7 & 8)
Discussion
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American Nurses Association. (2014). Fast facts: The nursing workforce 2014: Growth, salaries, education, demographics & trends. ANA. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/practiceandpolicy/workforce/fastfacts_nsgjobgrowth-salaries_updated8-25-15.pdf (Links to an external site.)

Review the data presented in the ANA Fast Facts and describe some of the key attributes/characteristics of this sample of the nursing workforce.
Discuss some of the data that you found interesting; include what you believe the purpose (intent) of ANA sharing these results.
The instruments and tools that we use to collect data need to be reliable and valid. Define these terms and explain the importance of each. Share one way that can be used to collect data that you were not aware of or familiar with.

CO 2: Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies. (PO 4 & 8)
CO 4: Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and significance related to evidence-based practice. (PO 4 & 8)
CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (PO 7 & 8)
Discussion
Access the following information. You may read the PDF online or download it.

American Nurses Association. (2014). Fast facts: The nursing workforce 2014: Growth, salaries, education, demographics & trends. ANA. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/practiceandpolicy/workforce/fastfacts_nsgjobgrowth-salaries_updated8-25-15.pdf (Links to an external site.)

Review the data presented in the ANA Fast Facts and describe some of the key attributes/characteristics of this sample of the nursing workforce.
Discuss some of the data that you found interesting; include what you believe the purpose (intent) of ANA sharing these results.
The instruments and tools that we use to collect data need to be reliable and valid. Define these terms and explain the importance of each. Share one way that can be used to collect data that you were not aware of or familiar with.
Grading
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Kellie Edens
Kellie Edens
Feb 19, 2020 Feb 19 at 5:52pm
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The American Nurses Association is an organization dedicated to creating safe work environments for nurses to provide the best care to patients (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2019). We have learned some important research principles so far in the course. Looking at this article published by the ANA, lets apply some of those principles we have learned and interpret the data published by this organization.

In regard to data collection tools, Houser (2018) states, “you get what you measure” (p.189). It is important to analyze the measurement tools used to collect the data in a research study. Data collections tools should measure the right thing and be a credible tool. If the measurement is not correct, researchers can draw incorrect conclusions. “The conclusions from a research study will only be as good as the data that were used to draw them” (Houser, 2019, p.190).

Kellie

American Nurses Association. (2019). Nursing excellence. Retrieved from https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/nursing-excellence/Links to an external site.

Houser, J. (2018). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (4th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Answers the initial graded discussion question(s)/topic(s), demonstrating knowledge and understanding of concepts for the week.
16.0 pts
Addresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weekly concepts.
14.0 pts
Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weekly concepts.
12.0 pts
Addresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s) applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weekly concepts.
0.0 pts
Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).
16.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Integrates evidence to support discussion. Sources are credited. ( APA format not required)
12.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support your discussion from: assigned readings OR online lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source. Sources are credited.
10.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion from: assigned readings OR online lesson. Sources are credited.
9.0 pts
Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading or lesson. Sources are credited.
0.0 pts
Does not integrate any evidence.
12.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Engages in meaningful dialogue with classmates or instructor before the end of the week.
14.0 pts
Responds to a classmate and/or instructor’s post furthering the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.
12.0 pts
Responds to a classmate and/or instructor furthering the dialogue by adding some depth to the discussion.
10.0 pts
Responds to a classmate and/or instructor but does not further the discussion.
0.0 pts
No response post to another student or instructor.
14.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Communicates in a professional manner.
8.0 pts
Presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
7.0 pts
Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
6.0 pts
Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
0.0 pts
Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
8.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome PARTICIPATION: Response to initial question:
Responds to initial discussion question(s) by
Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. M.T.
0.0 pts
0 points deducted
Student posts an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
0.0 pts
5 points deducted
Student does not post an answer to the initial discussion question(s) by Wednesday, 11:59 p . m. MT.
0.0 pts
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Participates in the discussion at least three times on at least two different days.
0.0 pts
0 points deducted
Posts in the discussion at least three times AND on two different days.
0.0 pts
5 points deducted
Posts fewer than three times OR does not participate on at least two different days.
0.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0