Examine the sources of knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice. Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.

NR449 Evidence-Based Practice
Topic Search Strategy Guidelines
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Purpose
The Topic Search Strategy paper is the first of three related assignments. The purpose of this initial paper is to briefly
describe your search strategies when identifying two articles that pertain to an evidence-based practice topic of interest.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
Examine the sources of knowledge that contribute to professional nursing practice.
Apply research principles to the interpretation of the content of published research studies.