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The Clinical Inquiry Process Diagram (2023) The Clinical Inquiry Process Diagram (version 4) is an updated version of the previous iteration (version 3) created in 2020. It offers a more detailed depiction of the steps involved in research, performance improvement, and evidence-based practice, with new callouts on ethical reviews, feasibility, research data, and changes in verbiage. It is important to note that the clinical inquiry process is not a linear, sequential process. Rather, individuals may find themselves working on different parts of the process simultaneously or even revisiting previous steps as they move forward. This can be influenced by various factors, such as evolving evidence, organizational changes, and team dynamics to name a few.
The Clinical Inquiry Question Development Checklist (2023) The Clinical Inquiry Question Development Checklist is a handout used in instructional sessions with nurses about the clinical inquiry process. This process includes evidence-based practice, performance improvement, and research. The revised handout closely aligns with the 4th version of the Clinical Inquiry Process Diagram and contains information related to the performance improvement process and various other aspects of the clinical inquiry process.
Doing a Good Search : Basic Rules and Search Tips (2023) This handout is an update of a previous handout and should be used as a reference for those learning how to search databases effectively. The handout covers the basic rules of doing a good search in order to search more efficiently and effectively. The revised handout includes information related to Boolean operators, types of questions, and a list of potential databases to be searched for various clinical questions.
Things to Consider When it Comes to Publishing Handout that discusses what to consider when it comes to publishing.
Finding Clinical Practice Guidelines Guidelines (2018) Handout that explains the various places one can go to find guidelines now that the National Guidelines Clearinghouse has been shutdown.
Zotero Tip Sheet
Tips for Writing an Abstract
Abstract Writing Checklist
Poster Development Tips
Search Documentation Sheet for Reviews (2021) - Make a Copy or Download to Use Spreadsheet to track terms, databases and search strategies used for systematic reviews or other in-depth reviews.
Scholars Compass Submission Information Sheet Be sure to download and submit with poster or other work product.

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Nursing diagnosis manual: planning, individualizing, and documenting client care by Marilynn E. Doenges, Mary Frances Moorhouse, Alice C. Murr
Call Number: Internet Resources RT48.6 .D643 2010eb
ISBN: 080362221X
Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses by Corbett, Jane Vincent.
Call Number: Internet Resource RT48.5 .C67 2008eb
ISBN: 0131597000
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Call Number: Internet Resources RC46 .C423 2008eb
ISBN: 1416028056
Harrison’s manual of medicine by Anthony S. Fauci ... [et al.]
Call Number: Internet Resources RC46 .H333 2008 Suppl. 2009eb
ISBN: 9780071477437
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