History and Process of Nursing Research
DQ 1 Identify two areas of nursing practice, which evidence-based practice has improved patient outcomes. State the study and its impact on patient care. How have these findings changed your nursing practice? Please support your response with a minimum of two supporting peer reviewed articles.
DQ 2 What similarities and differences can you identify between the nursing process and the research process? Explain your answer. Please support your response with a peer reviewed article.
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