You Decide Reflection

Thus, the course outcomes the writer did for the past eight weeks incorporates essential III stated by the AACN (2006), and this is important for a qualified DNP nurse during critical appraisal in search for high quality evidence (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2006). Therefore, the aim of this reflective essay is to determine the extent to which the writer is prepared, or is competent in analytics method II that incorporates DNP Essential II You Decide Reflection The focus of the course outcomes was on Analytic Method II that elaborates sub-competencies found in Essentials III of the AACN. Learning was facilitated by reading published articles and books related to the topic, an assignment, and writing of weekly discussion posts about what was covered during the lessons.

All these enabled the writer to gain more knowledge of analytical methods essential for a DNP nurse during practice. Sub-competency one This sub-competency stipulates that a DNP nurse should know how to use analytic techniques in appraising of literature as well as other evidence, and be able to implement quality evidence in the nursing practice (AACN, 2006, p. The writer was able to acquire this knowledge in week five and eight where students analyzed different research methodologies used in a research, and also differentiated an original research from a quality improvement research using outcome assessment. The writer noted that for a research whose aim is to bring a novel knowledge to fill a certain gap, then that’s an original research that will have a particular methodology, and if the aim is to improve on an intervention or product, then, that is a quality improvement research.

The writer also stated her personal experience of a quality improvement research that was done in her workplace with an aim of reducing medical errors by improving communication between practitioners. Also, author did formulate a picot question, “Will the implementation of an advance care directive campaign increase completion rates within an outpatient setting?” For the success of the project, the author designed an appropriate methodology to be used during the search for evidence. Thus, the author is educated with regards to this sub-competency. On top of that, she wrote two discussion posts about the topic, incorporating her personal experiences. In week three, the writer also learned how to level and grade quantitative, economic, and qualitative evidence. In addition to that, there were two threaded posts that stated her experiences.

In week five, the writer learned about power analysis mixed method research, and validity versus reliability. She also learned how to use IT software such as SPSS in data analysis and presentation. The writer learned how to conduct a comprehensive systematic review in week one, and critical appraisal of various research aspects in week two, three, five, and seven. These are important skills in searching for quality evidence. The course program also encouraged the writer to always use high quality literature to deliver care that is evidence-based. Since the DNP nurse is a leader, he or she should use the findings to teach the subordinates about a quality intervention or product they should incorporate. As a result, there will be a positive impact in healthcare outcomes observed.