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Nursing WEEK 10: ASSIGNMENT 2 ARTICLE CRITIQUE

Doctor of nursing practioners graduates are expected to apply research findings and integrate nursing science into evidence-based practice. To develop your skills in this high level of nursing practice, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a research study over the next several weeks using the concepts presented throughout the course.

To prepare: This final analysis will be a 5- to 7-page assignment that includes the following:

• A brief, 1- to 2-paragraph overview of the quantitative study that you selected. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT THE ARTICLE  CANNOT BE A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Review the Walden University library information on a systematic review
• An explanation of two to three strengths of the study and support for your selection (i.e., why is this a strength). Be specific.
• An explanation of 2–3 weaknesses of the study and support for your selection (i.e., why is this a weakness). Be specific.
• An explanation of proposed changes you would recommend to improve the quality of the this quantitative study, capitalizing on the strengths and improving on the weaknesses that you identified in the study. Be specific and provide examples.