Module 1 | Levels of Evidence
Levels of Evidence
Instructions
Watch the video Levels of Evidence – Why You Shouldn’t Always Trust the Experts!Links to an external site. (2:18).
Read the following article:
- “Choosing the Best Evidence to Guide Clinical Practice: Application of AACN Levels of Evidenceâ€Download “Choosing the Best Evidence to Guide Clinical Practice: Application of AACN Levels of Evidenceâ€
Complete the Learning Activity for Identifying Levels of Evidence based upon the knowledge gained from the video and article assigned in this activity. Then, return to this page and answer the following questions in a Microsoft Word document.
- What are the most important characteristics of an information source for you to consider before using the source to help you with your practice?
- How important do you think your information-management skills will be to your success as a professional nurse? Why or why not?
- What are key challenges you have faced in finding authentic sources of information?
Note: This activity is for practice only.
Citations:
Gray Matters. (2021, October 25). Levels of evidence – Why you shouldn’t always trust the experts! [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/yyDxJf39iCA
Peterson, M. H., Barnason, S., Donnelly, B., Hill, K., Miley, H., Riggs, L., & Whiteman, K. (2014). Choosing the best evidence to guide clinical practice: Application of AACN levels of evidence. Critical Care Nurse 34(2), 58–68. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2014411
Submission and Assessment Guidelines
- Submit the completed Learning Activity for Identifying Levels of Evidence worksheet and your Microsoft Word document with the answers to the questions clearly listed and answered.
- Each response should be clear, concise, and use correct grammar. All of the questions MUST be answered in your document.
- Review the Learning Activity Rubric for grading criteria.
- This activity is worth 100 points.
Rubric
NUR 337 – Learning Activity Rubric
NUR 337 – Learning Activity Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections
70 ptsOutstandingEvidence of critical thinking and provides rationale as well as examples and specific details.
63 ptsGoodEvidence of critical thinking and details are mostly specific.
56 ptsProficientEvidence of critical thinking and details but usually of a generalized nature.
49 ptsNeeds ImprovementIdea presence is limited or not supported.
0 ptsNo MarksIdea presence is limited and not supported.
70 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
30 ptsOutstandingExceptionally well-presented; ideas are detailed and well-developed.
27 ptsGoodWell-presented; ideas are detailed and mostly well-developed.
24 ptsProficientContent is sound and solid; ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported.
21 ptsNeeds ImprovementContent is slightly reasonable.
0 ptsNo MarksContent is not sound.
30 pts
Total Points: 100
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