| Learning Objective #1: Discuss an innovative strategy used within curriculum to assist nursing students in their ability to analyze and critique research | |||
| Learning Objective #2: Examine and analyze the effects of implementating a formal 'journal club' in a baccalaureate nursing program |
Purpose: To determine whether or not the participation in a formal “journal club” would increase baccalaureate nursing students ability to critically appraise and evaluate nursing literature. To determine whether or not the participation in a formal “journal club” would increase baccalaureate nursing students awareness and incorporation of evidence based nursing practice into their own clinical practice.
Design: Longitudinal, descriptive (qualitative) design & statistical analysis (quantitative) of data from ten (10) third year baccalaureate nursing students.
Methods: Descriptive analysis (pretest-posttest questionnaire) and weekly grading of the participants (n=10) article critique assignments were analyzed over a period of 12 weeks. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis of the participants (n=10) ability to critique nursing/medical literature.
Findings: Significant improvements were found with regards to the participant's ability to evaluate and critique weekly provided nursing/medical journal articles. Themes identified following analysis of the pretest-posttest described an increase in the amount of actual evidence-based practice utilized by the participants in the clinical setting.
Conclusion: The use of a formal ‘journal club' in a baccalaureate level nursing program significantly improved baccalaureate nursing student's ability to critically appraise and evaluate nursing/medical literature.
The use of a formal ‘journal club' in a baccalaureate level nursing program significantly improved baccalaureate nursing student's commitment to evidence based practice.