Participation in an online journal club as a career ladder activity

Ashley Peacock, Peggy Ward-Smith, Todd Fullerton, Stacie Blake, Janet Crumley, Ashley Stumpenhaus, Kayla M. Adamson, Jessica Conant, Lana Teegarden

Abstract


The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine if participation in an online journal club increased the understanding of the research process and its impact on evidence based practice. Participant data from 78 volunteer participants were content analyzed. Results reflect a gradual ability to critically review the article under critique, and a mastery of the process. As one of several activities available within the Career Ladder, the online journal club was perceived a valuable, as evidence by a 50% participation rate. Online journal club activities will continue to be offered at the study site, and may be used as a Career Ladder opportunity.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v7n4p1

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice

ISSN 1925-4040 (Print)   ISSN 1925-4059 (Online)

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