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When seeking out the answers in any number of situations it often times leads to another question to be asked and answered. This leads to a vigorous cycle of question, answer, question that continues on and on encouraging lifelong learning. Nursing is one of the most prominent examples of this never-ending cycle.
The healthcare profession practices what is referred to as Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) (WTC). I was first exposed to this while working as a CNA, but later learned more in-depth about it in Evolution of Nursing Science (NURS 212). Evidence-Based Practice combines clinical expertise, patient values, and research backed evidence in order to make the most rational and practical decision for the patient. The way we perform certain procedures and treat different disease processes has changed greatly over the years and will continue to change as technology becomes an even greater asset. We are constantly evaluating and learning about the best ways to treat patients and help them overcome whatever disease process may be preventing them from thriving.
The first question we need to answer is “What is the issue?”. Without this answer, we as healthcare professionals and researchers cannot make an informed decision how to proceed. In Microbiology Laboratory (BIOL 250L) we are given the task of identifying an “unknown” microbe. We experience first-hand exactly how to identify a microbe based on a number of things. During this lab experiment, running one test yields a result that determines what the next test to run is and so on and so forth. Before we started running any tests we had to create a Diagnostic trait table (WTC) which helps guide you on what test comes first, second, third. The diagnostic key helped guide me while trying to identify my unknown. After we had uncovered what microbe we were given, we also had to write a creative report (WTC) (see below) summarizing the tests we ran and thought process behind each test as well as how to conduct each test. This lab falls directly in line with the research process.
The first step in the research process is to identify the problem, then narrow down that problem into a smaller issue. Next is to define the population of interest as well as develop a plan. Finally, collect data and analyze it. I went through this process during an Abstract writing workshop (BTC) I attended in hopes of developing a clearer understanding of how to create abstracts for future research projects. During this workshop the instructor asked me to take my already written abstract and come up with another question that expanded on it. I did this by breaking down each aspect of the research process and placing my ideas into a structured abstract. From this experience I saw in real time how the acquisition of answers allocates additional questions not just from my task, but from other people who attended the workshop as well. One workshop attendee in particular asked why Labor and Delivery nurses are taught to wash the vernix off newborns when it plays such a huge role in their immunity and developed her abstract on this question.
As students and active citizens, we try to make well educated decisions based on what we hear on the news or read on the internet. This information influences our lives as well others around us. However, with today’s technology we must ensure that what we hear is true and that it comes from a verifiable source. I investigated the idea of “fake news” (BTC) for my interactive display during the Celebration of Research and Productive Scholarship week. During my presentation I had students and faculty try to decipher between headlines that were fake and real. My goal was to educate others on how to properly gather fact-based evidence for whatever reason they may need the information. Being able to correctly conduct a google search or do any type of search to answer a question is imperative to living a well-informed life.
As discussed, after answering one question we usually ask another. But, if our first answer was based on falsified information it can cloud our judgement and alter our decision. This may cause us to produce an ill-informed product that just becomes another piece of fake news. This is a vicious cycle that the average person may fall victim to. This is why it is critical that we educate ourselves and conduct an appropriate search that follows the research process. This helps break this vicious cycle and allows us to become more knowledgeable people that can enact massive change in our community and beyond. Before we can activate this change we need to educate people and expose them to evidence supported by research. This is an imperative part of a nurse’s job. For example, nurses cannot send a diabetic home without educating them of the signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis or hypo/hyperglycemia. Nor without showing them how to inject insulin properly if their patient is insulin dependent.
This is just one more asset I have gained towards my future career by becoming involved in research. Taking part in working towards my GLD has brought all of this to my attention and I definitely feel that it has made me a more well-rounded and cultured person. Which as stated in my about me, is something that I work very hard towards becoming.
The healthcare profession practices what is referred to as Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) (WTC). I was first exposed to this while working as a CNA, but later learned more in-depth about it in Evolution of Nursing Science (NURS 212). Evidence-Based Practice combines clinical expertise, patient values, and research backed evidence in order to make the most rational and practical decision for the patient. The way we perform certain procedures and treat different disease processes has changed greatly over the years and will continue to change as technology becomes an even greater asset. We are constantly evaluating and learning about the best ways to treat patients and help them overcome whatever disease process may be preventing them from thriving.
The first question we need to answer is “What is the issue?”. Without this answer, we as healthcare professionals and researchers cannot make an informed decision how to proceed. In Microbiology Laboratory (BIOL 250L) we are given the task of identifying an “unknown” microbe. We experience first-hand exactly how to identify a microbe based on a number of things. During this lab experiment, running one test yields a result that determines what the next test to run is and so on and so forth. Before we started running any tests we had to create a Diagnostic trait table (WTC) which helps guide you on what test comes first, second, third. The diagnostic key helped guide me while trying to identify my unknown. After we had uncovered what microbe we were given, we also had to write a creative report (WTC) (see below) summarizing the tests we ran and thought process behind each test as well as how to conduct each test. This lab falls directly in line with the research process.
The first step in the research process is to identify the problem, then narrow down that problem into a smaller issue. Next is to define the population of interest as well as develop a plan. Finally, collect data and analyze it. I went through this process during an Abstract writing workshop (BTC) I attended in hopes of developing a clearer understanding of how to create abstracts for future research projects. During this workshop the instructor asked me to take my already written abstract and come up with another question that expanded on it. I did this by breaking down each aspect of the research process and placing my ideas into a structured abstract. From this experience I saw in real time how the acquisition of answers allocates additional questions not just from my task, but from other people who attended the workshop as well. One workshop attendee in particular asked why Labor and Delivery nurses are taught to wash the vernix off newborns when it plays such a huge role in their immunity and developed her abstract on this question.
As students and active citizens, we try to make well educated decisions based on what we hear on the news or read on the internet. This information influences our lives as well others around us. However, with today’s technology we must ensure that what we hear is true and that it comes from a verifiable source. I investigated the idea of “fake news” (BTC) for my interactive display during the Celebration of Research and Productive Scholarship week. During my presentation I had students and faculty try to decipher between headlines that were fake and real. My goal was to educate others on how to properly gather fact-based evidence for whatever reason they may need the information. Being able to correctly conduct a google search or do any type of search to answer a question is imperative to living a well-informed life.
As discussed, after answering one question we usually ask another. But, if our first answer was based on falsified information it can cloud our judgement and alter our decision. This may cause us to produce an ill-informed product that just becomes another piece of fake news. This is a vicious cycle that the average person may fall victim to. This is why it is critical that we educate ourselves and conduct an appropriate search that follows the research process. This helps break this vicious cycle and allows us to become more knowledgeable people that can enact massive change in our community and beyond. Before we can activate this change we need to educate people and expose them to evidence supported by research. This is an imperative part of a nurse’s job. For example, nurses cannot send a diabetic home without educating them of the signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis or hypo/hyperglycemia. Nor without showing them how to inject insulin properly if their patient is insulin dependent.
This is just one more asset I have gained towards my future career by becoming involved in research. Taking part in working towards my GLD has brought all of this to my attention and I definitely feel that it has made me a more well-rounded and cultured person. Which as stated in my about me, is something that I work very hard towards becoming.
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