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Week 1: Role of Research and the Importance of the Searchable Clinical Question

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The practice of nursing is deeply rooted in nursing knowledge, and nursing knowledge is generated and disseminated through reading, using, and creating nursing research. Professional nurses rely on research findings to inform their practice decisions; they use critical thinking to apply research directly to specific patient care situations. The research process allows nurses to ask and answer questions systematically that will ensure that decisions are based on sound science and rigorous inquiry. Nursing research helps nurses in a variety of settings answer questions about patient care, education, and administration.

As you contemplate your role in the research process, read the following article.

Kumar, S. (2015). Type 1 diabetes mellitus-common cases. Indian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 19, S76–S77. doi:10.4103/2230-8210.155409. http://proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=102354944&site=eds-live (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Choose one case study, and formulate one searchable, clinical question in the PICO(T) format. There are several potential questions that could be asked.

Identify whether the focus of your question is assessment, etiology, treatment, or prognosis.

Remember to integrate references.

Barbara was recently hired as a regional manager for the Urgent Care Clinic Organization (UCCO). One of her first tasks is to compile a strategic plan for the executive committee to review. The overall goal of the strategic plan is to identify specific actionable items that can better position the clinic organization.

For this assignment on UCCO, complete a minimum 2-page summary to explain why the organization should devote time to planning and why a strategic plan is needed. 

Visit the Rasmussen online Library and search for a minimum of 2 articles (attached)covering the topics What can a healthcare organization accomplish with the strategic planning process? 

· What would you recommend as areas of focus for Barbara’s strategic plan?

· Discuss how Barbara can achieve a balance between historical and current topics in healthcare? 

o How should she apply them for her strategic plan?

· What type(s) of primary and secondary research would you recommend Barbara conduct? What are the benefits? Explain.

· APA formatted reference page and in-text citations.

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1.  Review this module’s Resources focused on business plans and systems thinking in healthcare organizations.

2. Identify one or more individuals within your organization to act as “finance counselor” with whom you can consult on financial and budget items, such as costing, estimating, and budget request processes.