Team Name: Trauma Queens Team Members: Nikki Denison, Becky Lamoureaux, Heather Oviatt, Abigail Reera Excerpt: In honor of the Evidence Based Practice I course, the following document encompasses a literature appraisal of supporting evidence regarding the correlation between postpartum depression and vitamin D levels. Articles of influence were evaluated and supported this correlation. This evidence … [Read more…]
After completing all of the ethics assignments for this course, my assumptions regarding research ethics have not necessarily changed but have been expanded upon. Part of this course requires completion of basic research courses regarding social and behavioral responsibilities of those individuals involved with the research investigation. These focused on the importance of patient safety, … [Read more…]
Collaborating with three other classmates over the past several months on a research project has been very beneficial for me as a student and future professional. I tend to shy away from group projects because I often find it difficult to work with others. This is not to say that I do not respect or … [Read more…]
A major aspect of the nursing profession is research. Nurses must be competent both evaluating and conducting research in the medical environment in order to determine best practices when providing client care. As a student that has not yet studied research ethics, I have a lot of assumptions of the nursing role regarding evidence implementation … [Read more…]
Over the course of the past several weeks, I have worked with a group of four students to further our research of the effects, if any, of vitamin D levels on postpartum depression. I was very surprised with the amount of research regarding this topic. While initially I had assumed that it would be difficult … [Read more…]
Over the past several months, I have worked alongside group of three other students to devise a topic of interest to further research regarding our future as nurses. Interestingly, this was perhaps the most difficult task of our project thus far. We wanted to find an area of nursing research that would appeal to all … [Read more…]
This course requires collaboration with a group of cohorts to write a research paper of choice within the realm of nursing. In order for this assignment to be accomplished in an effective and timely manner, communication will be essential. Our communication style in a group of four members will rely heavily on communication through group … [Read more…]
I have a lot of thoughts regarding my future opportunities as a nurse in the medical field. In fact, I chose a career in nursing because of the abundance of these opportunities. At this point in my journey, I am most interested in emergency as well as psychiatric medicine. I have always worked well under … [Read more…]
