Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Strategies for Children With Medical Complexity.
One of the most important aspects of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is the critical appraisal and application of information. This assignment is designed to promote reflection on clinical experiences related to an analysis of the nursing literature.
Select an article from a professional nursing journal on a topic related to some aspect of pediatric nursing. The best resource for Nursing-specific journals is CINAHL. Information on how to access CINAHL is provided here: Research Tip #3: Searching for Articles in CINAHL Complete. The journal must be a current reference, no older than 3 years. Reference the article with a complete citation and attach the full article to your posting. Give a brief summary of the article and apply the topic to pediatric nursing care or a specific pediatric clinical situation. Describe how the article meets two of the MCN numbered objectives which are listed under one of the five Cs on your clinical evaluations. Present a brief summary of your paper during post-conference debriefing on a day assigned by your clinical instructor.
Use the Grading Rubric (below) to guide your article analysis. The paper must be a minimum of 750 words. You must submit (upload) this paper electronically as a Word document, along with the full article, in Canvas by 1159 two nights before your assigned post-conference debriefing presentation is scheduled. If you are having any issues with uploading your assignment, please email your clinical instructor PRIOR TO the deadline. Presentations may be given on the makeup day if the student is absent on the assigned day. Papers not uploaded by the 1159 deadline will receive a maximum score of 50 for the assignment.
This assignment is tied to the following clinical course objectives:
Integrate the concepts of evidence-based practice into the nursing care of maternity and pediatric clients and their families (Clinical Competence and Decision Making, Collaboration and Management of Care). Objective 2
Apply concepts from learned theory to assist maternity and pediatric clients and their families to attain and maintain a state of health and wellness (Clinical Competence and Decision Making, Collaboration and Management of Care). Objective 3
Demonstrate commitment to professionalism and accountability in the role of the student learner (Commitment to Professionalism) Objective 6
This assignment contributes to the following End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Clinical Competence and Decision Making: Utilize critical thinking skills to apply the nursing process and evidence-based practice in providing accurate and safe care.
Commitment to Professionalism: Practice nursing within the legal, ethical, and regulatory standards of professional nursing practice, advocating for patients/families and participating in ongoing professional development.
Collaboration and Management of Care: Collaborate with the health care team to prioritize patient care, coordinate access to resources, and delegate tasks.
