Literature Review

1. Select a minimum of 5 primary research studies from your literature search. Articles must justify the PICOT.
2. Critically appraise the selected articles.
3. Synthesize the findings of the articles to come up with a justified conclusion to your PICOT.
4. All references and in-text citations must follow APA guidelines.

See rubric in Syllabus Supplement for additional information and grading guidelines.

**No late submissions or resubmissions will be allowed. Do your best work the first time. I look forward to reading your papers.**

The media portray many images of nursing, some favorable and some unfavorable.

• Does media portrayal of nursing affect how patients perceive nurses as authority figures? Why or why not? Think about nursing stereotypes and discuss the ways you can influence the public image of nursing.
• Discuss the various roles nurses can play that support the real image of nursing. Think about community health care and preventive services for all, but especially the underserved.

In order to receive full credit, you will need to clearly respond to both parts of the question using subtitles or bullets AND cite at least one scholarly reference in your response. 

Lifelong learning involves a commitment to remain current within a rapidly changing, increasingly complex, and technologically reliant healthcare world.

• Why is it important for nurses to commit to lifelong learning in relation to patients, organizations, and self?
• How can organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) assist nurses in their lifelong learning journey?

In order to receive full credit, you will need to clearly respond to both parts of the question using subtitles or bullets AND cite at least one scholarly reference in your response.