Developing a Qualitative Research Topic: RSCH FPX 7868 Assessment 1
Research is essential to advancing evidence-based practice in nursing. RSCH FPX 7868 Assessment 1 introduces you to qualitative research by guiding you through the process of identifying a viable, meaningful research topic. This assessment teaches how to formulate a researchable question that addresses practice gaps and contributes to the nursing literature.

Identify a clinical issue best explored through lived experiences or perspectives—examples include nurse burnout, patient compliance, or family support during hospice care. Use the PICo framework (Population, Interest, Context) to structure your question. Determine whether phenomenology, grounded theory, or ethnography best fits your inquiry.

Clearly justify your choice based on what’s already known and where knowledge is lacking. Explain how your research will address ethical considerations such as consent, confidentiality, and participant safety. Use at least five scholarly sources to validate the significance of your topic. This assessment builds your research acumen and lays the groundwork for future thesis or DNP projects.