In regard to research and evidence-based practice, the National League of Nursing (NLN) expects nurses at the master's level to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Design research studies
b. Publish research finding
c. Formulate research questions
d. Evaluate the effect of evidence-based solutions on nursing problems
e. Implement research studies
ANS: C, D
The National League of Nursing (NLN) expects nurses at the master's level to formulate research questions and evaluate the effect of evidence-based solutions on nursing problems. Nurses with a research doctorate design and implement research studies and publish findings.
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