Nursing and Clinical Research

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
	Demonstrate knowledge of the elements and impact of nursing research and evidence-based practice:
DC-11-01	improved quality of practice
DC-11-02	changes to practice based on new data
DC-11-03	recognize when research is questionable.
DC-11-04	Demonstrate knowledge of research methods and ability to access research.
DC-11-05	Demonstrate knowledge of common barriers to research such as access, time, relevance, ethical issues, working culture and political environment.
DC-11-06	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to involve clients, families and other health professionals as part of a formalized research project.
DC-11-07	Demonstrate ability to integrate research findings in consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
DC-11-08	Demonstrate ability to collaborate with researchers to plan, conduct and evaluate nursing research.