Assignment task:
1. Select a quantitative research study that is related to a preceptorship/Orientation program for new employees in a healthcare setting. Do not use a systematic review article.
2. Detailed overview of the quantitative study that you selected
3. Explain 2-3 strengths of the study and support your selection(i.e. why is this a strength). The strengths should be about the design, sampling, data collection, statistical analysis, results, and discussion of the study you selected. Include appropriate examples that fully support the strength. Include citations and references.
4. Explain 2-3 weaknesses of the study and support your selection( ie why is this a weakness). The weaknesses should be about the design, sampling, data collection, statistical analysis, results, and discussion of the study you selected. Include appropriate examples that fully support the weaknesses. Include citations and references.
5. Explain the proposed changes you would recommend to improve the quality of the quantitative study that you have selected, capitalizing on the strengths and improving on the weaknesses that you had identified in the study. Be specific and provide examples, citations, and references.
6. Detailed summary of the implications of this study for nursing practice. Include relevant, specific, and appropriate examples that fully support the summarized implications.