Working collaboratively on conducting research has proven to be quite beneficial. It allows for more ideas and input to be put in that makes the work much more simpler and efficient. Since there were multiple people working on the assignment, the work was split up effectively. Initially, there were many ideas as to what question we wanted to focus on. Throughout the discussion, our question evolved from taking bits and pieces from everyone’s ideas. It was satisfying to have a group that worked in tangent with each other instead of being alone. I do admit that I prefer doing solo work when it comes to writing papers due to the fact that I usually have a very specific vision on how I frame my work. However, I was able to see and hear different perspectives that I never would’ve thought on my own.
Evidence based practice and learning how to decipher between credible and non credible resources is a crucial skill to have as a nurse. Many if not all practices today have been backed up by research that helps healthcare professionals decide on interventions that are appropriate for the situation. It is important to have research to fall back on while in practice. Specifically regarding our group research, many articles showcased findings opposite or inconclusive of what we expected. It was easy to dismiss the article as not valuable. However, understanding the opposite side of the argument can help strengthen one’s own research. Sometimes, the research itself hasn’t been fully explored and that is also a piece of information that is important to note. Overall, there is a wealth of resources that can be found online, in articles or books that can be overwhelming at first. Meticulously understanding its credibility, the sponsors spearheading the research and type of research can prove paramount when deciding whether or not it is valuable to the question that is being asked.
