Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Agreement.
Brainstorm: Initiate conversation regarding potential topics of interest.

1) This should be a nursing related problem, that is, a problem related to nursing practice, advance practice, leadership, or education. .
2) Identify several topics of interest and have individual group members do a quick survey of the literature to be sure that there is evidence available.
3) In order to develop a guideline/protocol, you will need credible resources. Read pages 29-34 for guidance in identifying sources of evidence.
a) The course readings include all of the information needed to complete this project. Chapters 1 and 2 provided the necessary information regarding EBP and how to find evidence. Chapter 5 provides strategies for locating credible information. The sooner these chapters are read carefully, with the project in mind, the easier it will be.
4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 3:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Identification of Clinical Question

1) Refer to Figure 2.2 in the textbook for the model you will use to complete this project.
a. Note that you will not complete the entire process in this model, you will reach the step entitled,Pilot the change in practice.
2) As a group, finalize your choice of topic.
a. Review the literature regarding clinical problems presented in the previous topic in order to ensure that there is adequate evidence for your choice.
b. State your topic in the form of a problem statement and a foreground question.
c. The course readings include all of the information you need to complete this project.
d. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
3) Choose one team member to submit the completed assignment and initial reference list to the instructor by the end of Topic4.

Topic 4:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence

1) UseFigure 2.1, Evidence hierarchy pyramid, inthe textbook as your guide for the levels of evidence in your reference list.
2) Locate case studies, relevant clinical articles written by experts, research articles,, evidence based guidelines and protocolsand theory that may guide the identification of appropriate solutions. This can include the articles reviewed from topic 3. Note, not all theories will have research that allows them to have a level assigned to them. This does not mean they are not good theories.
3) Appraise the evidence using the guidelines provided on pages 37-40 in the textbook.
a. Use these guidelines to discard references that are untrustworthy or irrelevant.
b. Use Box 2.2 to help with this decision-making process.
4) Use the following to organize the evidence by commonalities and/or contrary findings:
a. Chapter 5in the textbook provides information regarding how to synthesize the article findings.
b. Use the EBP Project Evaluation tool located in resources to consolidate and present the findings
5) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 5:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Literature Search/Appraisal of Evidence

1) Continue with the articles used inTopic 4.
2) Complete the Synthesis Table for the evidence and variables for the guideline.
a. Limit the articles to no more than ten; two per student in the CLC group would be reasonable.
b. A true proposal would require a comprehensive review of the literature and inclusion of all relevant works.
3) Record all communications in the CLC Forum.

Topic 6:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Develop Clinical Guideline and Implementation Plan

1) Initiate work on developing a guideline or protocol based on your search of the literature.
2) Consider how to implement the intervention to test the protocol.
3) Identify potential barriers and describe strategies to gain cooperation from individuals who will be implementing the change.
4) Record all communication in the CLC Forum.

Topic 7:
Collaborative Learning Community: EBP Development Guidelines and Implementation Plan

1. Complete the protocol and write the plan to pilot the change in practice.
2. The Clinical Guidelines should include the problem statement, EBP question, literature review, along with all the tables used to arrive at the conclusion (can be appendices), the clinical protocol, and the implementation plan.. There is no specific template for this guideline/assignment.
3. The Implementation Plan for the protocol should include a timeline with criteria for evaluating the outcomes.
4. Use APA style headings for each section with subheadings as appropriate.
a. References should include all documents used for literature review along with sources used to guide the process.
1. Record all communication in the CLC Forum.
6. Submit the completed assignment to the instructor on the last day of Topic 7 and have one CLC member post the completed assignment all together in Topic 8 discussion forum.

Address the following:
1. Write one research summary that uses a quantitative research design.
2. Write one research summary that uses a qualitative research design.
3. Each summary should be 250-500 words and should follow the template, Summarize Research Articles.
4. Use APA Level Heading 2 to separate the distinct parts of the study.
These article summaries will form the basis of the Critique of Research Studies Parts 1-3 assignments in modules 4, 6, and 8.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.