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Clinical Inquiry Training

16 to 40Hour In-Person, Customizable Courses on Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement.

Day 1

Module 1: Foundations of Nursing Inquiry

  • Introduction to Nursing Inquiry

  • The Evidence-Based Practice Process

  • Conducting a Gap Analysis

  • Practice Gap Group Discussion

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Module 2: PICOT Questions

  • Introductions to PICOT Questions

  • PICOT Question Writing Practice

  • Differentiating PICOT Questions, Problem Statements, and Research Questions

Day 2

Module 3: Searching for and Appraising the Evidence

  • Searching the Literature

  • Literature Search Practice

  • Screening & Appraising the Literature

  • Literature Synthesis Practice

 

Module 4: Building Your Background

  • Uniting Your Gap Analysis with Your Literature Synthesis

  • Addressing Gaps in the Evidence

  • Drafting your Project Background Practice

  • Selecting your Interventions

Day 3

Module 5: Project Management

  • Selecting the Appropriate Project Management Model for your Project

  • Crafting Your Project Plan

  • Project Planning Group Discussion

 

Module 6: Outcomes

  • Identifying the Best Outcome Measures

  • Outcome Measures Activity

  • Operationalizing your Outcome Measures

Day 4

Module 7: Collecting & Protecting Your Data

  • Data Collection

  • Data Management

  • Data Practice

  • Data Analysis & Understanding Your Results

 

Module 8: Storytelling with Data

  • Introduction to Data Visualization

  • Charts, Graphs, & Tables: When to Use Which

  • Data Visualization Practice

Day 5

Module 9: Dissemination

  • Introduction to the Dissemination Process

  • Posters, Podiums, & Publications

  • How to Write an Excellent Abstract

  • Abstract Writing Practice

 

Module 10: Putting It All Together

  • Completing your Project Plan

  • Project Plan Presentations

  • Wrap Up & Course Evaluation

1-and-6 Month Follow Ups

1-MONTH FOLLOW UP

  • 60-Minute Virtual Meeting

  • Discuss project(s) statuses

  • Troubleshoot problems

  • Reinforce resources available

6-MONTH FOLLOW UP

  • 120-Minute Virtual Meeting

  • Discuss project(s) statuses

  • Troubleshoot problems

  • Dissemination Coaching

Additional Resources

Nursing Inquiry Workbook

  • Gap Analysis Guide

  • PICOT Question

  • Literature Appraisal & Synthesis Worksheet

  • Project Plan Template

  • Statistics Guide

  • Data Visualization Infographic

  • Abstract Writing Guide

  • Poster Presentation Guide

10 Free Consultation Hours

  • Each Nursing Inquiry Intensive comes with 10 free consultation hours.

  • Hours can be used for coaching, troubleshooting issues, and more.Additional consultation hours may be purchased for $150/hour.

The 5-Day Intensive is comprised of ten modules, which can be purchased individually or combined for 8-or-16-hour courses.

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