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There are many ways of knowing. Think about how you learn and know in both your personal and professional life. Discuss various ways to gain knowledge by completing the following:

  • How do you determine if the information is valid and accurate?
  • Review the “hierarchy of evidence” model and determine where you seek most of your information for both your personal and professional life and why.
  • Provide personal examples.
  • Include at least 2 scholarly articles supporting your statements.

Think about how you have gained knowledge as an individual and as a nurse, and answer the following questions:

  • How did you learn what you know?
  • How do you know if the information is accurate?
  • Is there a best practice in how to gain information? Focus on knowledge that is pertinent to the nursing practice.