How does a nurse know what findings are usable for clinical practice?

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How does a nurse know what findings are usable for clinical practice?
Question # 1
Clinical Significance (graded, 25 points)
The integration of research evidence into daily practice requires a solid understanding of the foundations of research design, validity, and application. The nurse must keep an open and questioning mind, looking for both strengths and weaknesses that might determine whether and how to use research in the real world.
The Course Outcomes (COs) we will apply in Unit 7 include:
Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice.
Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.
Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects.
Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice.
Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice.
Please answer the following questions 150 words or more, include 1 professional references:
How does a nurse know what findings are usable for clinical practice?
What would a critical thinker look for in the evidence before deciding to change practice routines?
What influence do credibility and clinical significance have on your decisions to integrate research-based evidence into your practice?
Question # 2
Sharing Evidence (graded, 25 points)
Learning to understand and use published research can be fun, interesting, and useful. Using research opens us to new ideas that are challenging and exciting to explore and implement. It also helps our profession achieve our broadest goal: promoting the health of our patients.
The Course Outcomes (COs) we will apply in Unit 7 include:
Examine the sources of evidence that contribute to professional nursing practice.
Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.
Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects.
Evaluate published nursing research for credibility and lab significance related to evidence-based practice.
Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice.
Please answer the following questions 150 words or more, include 1 professional references:
Please share the research findings that you discovered while completing the Group Project. Are the findings/evidence sufficient for a practice change?