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Nursing Overview

This guide includes everything TCC nursing students need to complete research assignments.

What is the purpose of nursing papers?

The purpose of the nursing paper is to give the student experience in solving nursing problems using evidence-based practice (EBP).  The paper is the written proof that the student understands the EBP process. The student must apply skills in the following areas:

  • Identifying a nursing problem
  • Selecting appropriate resources
  • Communicating in own words the “gist’ of the resources
  • Presenting a solution to the nursing problem by suggesting appropriate nursing interventions
  • Using APA format and style to communicate the process