The main purpose of studying research for a BSN student is to: ...

[yoroshambo]

The main purpose of studying research for a BSN student is to:
 
  a. learn how to conduct a small research study.
  b. learn how to generate new scientific knowledge to use in practice.
  c. mentor associate-degree prepared nurses in research projects.
  d. understand the basic principles of research.

Question 2

What type of research has a major focus on examining the long-term, short-term, negative, and positive results of care across a variety of settings?
 
  a. Correlational
  b. Ethnographic
  c. Historical
  d. Outcomes

[lin77x]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A BSN graduate must become a consumer of research and has a significant role in critiquing and synthesizing research findings for use in nursing practice.
Although a BSN graduate may learn how to conduct a small research study, it is not an expectation of the BSN graduate.
Generating new knowledge is the responsibility of the doctoral-prepared nurse.
Although a BSN graduate may act as a mentor, it is not an expectation of the BSN graduate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Outcomes research is focused on the end results of care or determining changes in health status for patients.
Correlational research examines relationships between and among variables.
Ethnographic research explores members of a culture.
Historical research is a narrative description or analysis of past events.

[yoroshambo]

Excellent

[shewald78]

Great answer, keep it coming