Critique of Quantitative Research in Primary Care Nursing Practice
Student Name
Institution
Course
Instructor
Date
, Assignment Instructions
This assignment is designed for nurse practitioner (NP) students to enhance skills in
evidence-based practice by critically evaluating quantitative research. You will select and
critique a primary quantitative research article (not a review, meta-analysis, or qualitative
study) on a primary care topic of your interest. Primary care topics may include, but are
not limited to, chronic disease management (e.g., hypertension, diabetes), preventive
health screenings, patient education interventions, or acute care in outpatient settings. The
goal is to assess the article's credibility, methodological rigor, and applicability to NP
clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
• Demonstrate the ability to locate and select appropriate quantitative primary research.
• Apply a systematic framework to critique research elements, identifying strengths,
limitations, and biases.
• Evaluate the clinical significance of findings for primary care and NP decision-making.
• Practice scholarly writing in APA format, integrating critical analysis with evidence-
based insights.
Instructions:
1. Article Selection: Choose a peer-reviewed, quantitative primary research article
published within the last 10 years (2015 or later) from a reputable nursing or medical
journal (e.g., Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care:
Clinics in Office Practice).
Student Name
Institution
Course
Instructor
Date
, Assignment Instructions
This assignment is designed for nurse practitioner (NP) students to enhance skills in
evidence-based practice by critically evaluating quantitative research. You will select and
critique a primary quantitative research article (not a review, meta-analysis, or qualitative
study) on a primary care topic of your interest. Primary care topics may include, but are
not limited to, chronic disease management (e.g., hypertension, diabetes), preventive
health screenings, patient education interventions, or acute care in outpatient settings. The
goal is to assess the article's credibility, methodological rigor, and applicability to NP
clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
• Demonstrate the ability to locate and select appropriate quantitative primary research.
• Apply a systematic framework to critique research elements, identifying strengths,
limitations, and biases.
• Evaluate the clinical significance of findings for primary care and NP decision-making.
• Practice scholarly writing in APA format, integrating critical analysis with evidence-
based insights.
Instructions:
1. Article Selection: Choose a peer-reviewed, quantitative primary research article
published within the last 10 years (2015 or later) from a reputable nursing or medical
journal (e.g., Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care:
Clinics in Office Practice).
