DC: Professionalism
DC-11: Nursing and Clinical Research
No.
Competency Item
NAC
DEV
COM
DTE
EXC
Demonstrate knowledge of the elements and impact of nursing research and evidence-based practice:
DC-11-01
improved quality of practice
DC-11-02
changes to practice based on new data
DC-11-03
recognize when research is questionable.
DC-11-04
Demonstrate knowledge of research methods and ability to access research.
DC-11-05
Demonstrate knowledge of common barriers to research such as access, time, relevance, ethical issues, working culture and political environment.
DC-11-06
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to involve clients, families and other health professionals as part of a formalized research project.
DC-11-07
Demonstrate ability to integrate research findings in consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
DC-11-08
Demonstrate ability to collaborate with researchers to plan, conduct and evaluate nursing research.