Nursing Informatics

Research Critique of a Current Article in Nursing Informatics Assignment Instructions Research Critique of a Current Article in Nursing Informatics (150 points) Conduct a literature search to learn about current informatics research. Journal suggestions include nursing, information technology or nursing education. The primary focus of the research must be the use of informatics in a healthcare setting. Select a peer reviewed article in nursing informatics, published in the last 5 years and provide the complete APA reference. Use the appropriate format for critiquing the selected research study. You may refer to Polit & Beck Nursing Research or Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt Evidence- Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare for general guidelines (these are resources you probably have used in other courses). The purpose of the paper is to analyze and critique the selected article. Make sure that your paper is well-organized, with clear headings and subheadings. Length 2.5-3 pages, excluding title page and reference pages, double spaced, 1 inch margins, Font 11-12, Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman. Follow APA 6 th edition style guidelines. Submit the paper through “Safe Assign” in the “Assignments” section of WebCampus. Your paper will be graded based on the following content: Analysis of purpose/background and significance of problem or topic - clarity, completeness, support, focus (clinical, operational, etc.). (10 points) Analysis of literature review - relevant, recent, sufficient connections made. (20 points) Analysis of methods, setting and sample - Do not choose a commentary article for the purpose of this assignment. (30 points) Analysis of results and conclusion - Comment on the significance; how do the findings contribute to the overall knowledge base. (30 points) Value of the article - Any other comments on its potential use for evidence-based practice. (20 points) Quality of Writing and organization. (20 points) Resourcefulness and support with minimum 4 peer reviewed references. (20 points)