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Develop a searchable question using the PICOT format. (The question is a single statement identifying the components of PICOT.)

    Develop a searchable question using the PICOT format. (The question is a single statement identifying the components of PICOT.)

    2) (one page) Consider a clinical environment in which you are currently working or have recently worked. Identify a problem, issue, or educational deficit upon which to build a proposal for change.

    In a paper of no more than 500 words, describe the nature of the problem, issue, or educational deficit. Include the following in your
    discussion:

    1. The setting and/or context in which the problem, issue, or educational deficit can be observed.

    2. Detailed description of the problem, issue, or educational deficit.

    3. Impact of the problem, issue, or educational deficit on the work environment, the quality of care provided by staff, and patient outcomes.

    4. Gravity of the problem, issue, or educational deficit and its significance to nursing.

    5. Proposed solution to address the problem, issue, or educational deficit.

    Perform a rapid appraisal of each article by answering the following questions:

    1. How does each article describe the nature of the problem, issue, or deficit you have identified?

    2. Does each article provide statistical information to demonstrate the gravity of the issue, problem, or deficit?

    3. What are example(s) of morbidity, mortality, and rate of incidence or rate of occurrence in the general population?

    4. Does each article support your proposed change?