This guide provides resources, tools, and information on how to effectively conduct GDNP Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) research. Before you begin your research, review Evidence-Base Practice and levels of evidence to familiarize yourself with the concepts and different levels of publication types.

Get a quick start! The opens new windowDNP Library Introduction Tutorial provides a brief overview of several key library resources and nursing databases. It is a valuable tool as you begin your research process—and it is only 10 slides!

Your professor has scheduled several LIBBIs—library workshops designed to equip students with the tools needed for effective research. Instructions to complete the "Certificate of Completion" will be provided at the end of the LIBBI session. Students should upload the completed certificate (PDF) to their D2L course dropbox.

LIBBI-715GDNP-1 -- Intro to Library Resources & Certificate of Completion
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 7:00-7:30pm
This session provides a brief introduction to key library resources, nursing databases, and the PICO(T). Students will get a "Certificate of Completion" to upload to their GDNP 715 D2L course dropbox.

For independent exploration, try the following:

• Getting To Know Your Library - Take an interactive tour of key library services and resources. [10-20 mins.]
• Download the Lean Library browser extension - This tool helps you access full-text articles more easily. [5-10 mins.]
  ► See: Lean Library: Set Up Instructions (After you add the browser extension, you may want to view some of the resources listed on the Lean Library Workspace section.)
• Explore library databases -Try searching in CINAHL, MEDLINE with Full Text, OVID, or other relevant databases.
  ► See: "Articles Databases" section on this library guide.
• Use this course LibGuide - Review the content, follow links, and watch some of the recommended videos.

Get your "Certificate of Completion" for Part 1.

LIBBI-715GDNP-2 -- Intro to Doctoral-Level Lit Review Searches & Certificate of Completion
Date: Tuesday, September 2
Time: 7:00-7:30pm
Explore key nursing databases and strategies for building and refining literature searches using the PICO(T) framework. This session also touches on tools for retrieving and formatting citations in APA style. Students will complete a "Certificate of Completion" and upload it to their GDNP 715 D2L course dropbox.

• Go to the "PICO(T)" section of this guide to review the PICOT framework and related examples.
• Use subject headings and keywords - Learn how to locate and apply MeSH and CINAHL Heading, then refine your search using supporting keywords.
  ► See: "MeSH & CINAHL Headings" section.
• Explore multiple databases and use the Advanced search feature.
  Practice searching in databases such as Ovid, CINAHL and MEDLINE using advanced search techniques.
  ► See: "Article Databases" section.
• Create an EBSCO folder to save and organize your articles.
  ► See: "Citations, EBSCO Folder, & Format Shortcuts" -- This page also includes a tip for easily converting titles to proper APA-style casing.

Get your "Certificate of Completion" for LIBBI Part 2.

LIBBI-715GDNP-3 -- Lit Review Searches Continued & Certificate of Completion
Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 7:00-7:30pm
This session includes a review of research practices, addresses student questions, and introduces publishing on the Digital Showcase. Students will complete a "Certificate of Completion" and upload it to your GDNP 715 D2L course dropbox.

• Digital Showcase https://digitalshowcase.oru.edu/ - This is ORU's institutional repository for scholarly works, including exemplary student works.
  • To view a DNP Project, go to the Digital Showcase and choose View All Collections. Under College of Health Sciences, click Anna Vaughn School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects.
  • The DNP Project titled, "The Effects of Carbohydrate Counting on Hemoglobin A1C Levels in Adult Diabetics," has, at the time of this writing, been downloaded 100 times since May 3, 2024.
  • Use the link in the left sidebar for information about submissions. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Professor Bloom.

The opens new windowWriting Center at ORU provides free service to any ORU student who needs help with academic writing. The tutors assist students at every stage of the writing process:

• developing and organizing ideas
• using correct grammar and punctuation
• integrating research and
• using various academic formats.

Other helpful resources include Grammar Help, Style, Citation Formats, and Avoiding Plagiarism.