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Chin, E. (2017). The COPD exacerbation experience.....

Chin, E. (2017). The COPD exacerbation experience: A qualitative descriptive studyApplied Nursing Research38, 38–44..

Required Readings

American Journal of Nursing (12 part series on Evidence Based Nursing)

Melnyk, B.M., Fineout-Overholt, E., Stillwell, S.B., & Williamson K.M. (2009). Igniting a spirit of inquiry: An essential foundation for evidence-based practice.  AJN, 109(11), 49-52

Melnyk, B.M., Fineout-Overholt, E., Stillwell, S.B., & Williamson K.M. (2010). The seven steps of evidence-based practice. AJN, 110(1), 51-53.   

Stillwell, S.B., Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., & Williamson K.M. (2010). Ask the clinical question: A key step in   evidence-based practice. AJN, 110 (3) 58-61.

Stillwell, S.B., Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., & Williamson K.M. (2010). Searching for the evidence: Strategies to help you conduct a successful search.  AJN, 110 (5), 41-47. 

Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., Stillwell, S.B., & Williamson K.M. (2010). Critical appraisal of the evidence: Part 1 Introduction to gathering, evaluating, and recording the evidence. AJN, 110 (7), 47-52. 

Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., Stillwell, S.B., & Williamson K.M. (2010). Critical appraisal of the evidence: Part  2  Digging deeper—examining the “keeper studies”. AJN, 110 (9), 41-48. 

Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., Stillwell, S.B., & Williamson K.M. (2010). Critical appraisal of the evidence: Part 3 Process of synthesis: Seeing similarities and differences across the body of evidence.  AJN, 110 (11), 43-51. 

Fineout-Overholt, E., Williamson K.M., Gallagher-Ford, L., Melnyk, B.M., & Stillwell, S.B. (2011). Following the evidence: Planning for sustainable change.  AJN, 111 (1), 54-60. 

Gallagher-Ford, L., Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., & Stillwell, S.B. (2011). Implementing an evidence-based practice change: Beginning the transformation from an idea to reality.  AJN, 111 (3), 54-60. 

Gallagher-Ford, L., Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B.M., & Stillwell, S.B. (2011).  Rolling out the rapid response team: The pilot phase begins.  AJN, 111 (5), 42-47. 

Fineout-Overholt, E., Gallager-Ford, L., Melnyk, B.M., & Stillwell, S.B. (2011). Evaluating and disseminating the impact of an evidence-based intervention: Show and tell.  AJN, 111 (7), 56-59. 

Melnyk, B.M., Fineout-Overholt, E., Fineout-Overholt, E., & Stillwell, S.B. (2011). Sustaining evidence-based practice through organizational policies and an innovative model.  AJN, 111(9), 57-60. 

Fencl, J.L. & Matthews, C. (2017). Translating Evidence Into Practice: How Advanced Practice RNs Can Guide Nurses in Challenging Established Practice to Arrive at Best Practice. AORN journal, 106 5, 378-392.  Click on Full-Text Button.

Hudson-Barr, D. (2004). How to Read a Research Article.  (Links to an external site).  Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 9(2), 70-72. 

Staggers N, Gassert CA, Curran C. (2002). A Delphi study to determine informatics competencies for nurses at four levels of practice. Nursing Research, 51(6):383–390.

Fencl, J.L. & Matthews, C. (2017). Translating evidence into practice: How advanced practice RNs can guide nurses in challenging established practice to arrive at best practice. AORN journal, 106(5), 378-392. https://marianunivindianapolis.on.worldcat.org/oclc/7181768575

Chin, E. (2017). The COPD exacerbation experience: A qualitative descriptive study. Applied Nursing Research38, 38–44.

Donahue, M.O., Piazza, I.M., Griffin, M.Q., Dykes, P.C., Fitzpatrick, J.J. (2008). The relationship between nurses’ perceptions of empowerment and patient satisfaction. Applied Nursing Research21(1), 2-7.