NSG 3036 Critique of a Nursing Research Article

Identifies the research problem.

Identifies the research purpose.

Summarizes the review of literature.

Identifies the nursing framework.

Identifies the research questions and hypotheses.

Identifies the variables.

Identifies and discusses the appropriateness of the design.

Discusses the validity of the research.

Discusses the efficacy of the study and addresses if study question is resolved.

Discusses the legal and ethical issues of the study. Includes the use of human subjects and their protection.

Describes any cultural aspects of the study.

Describes the sample.

Describes the procedures.

Summarizes the results.

Describes how the results of the research may impact future nursing practice.

Applies the research to student’s nursing practice.

Identified and described a new law or regulation that affects the practice of public health or community health nursing.

Identified and described the sponsor of a new law or regulation.

Analyzed and described the news reports, statements in the public record, personal telephone or other interview data collected from the sponsor.

Outlined and explained the reasons for the introduction of the change (law or regulation).