Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
The focus of this discussion is to introduce the concepts of nursing research and evidence-based practice. Nursing research and evidence-based knowledge are necessary for nurses to provide high-quality and safe patient care.
Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to:
Discuss the goals for conducting nursing research.
Explain the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing.
Evidence from nursing research is used to develop clinical protocols. These protocols help to ensure high-quality and safe patient care. Protocols that become part of routine care lead to evidence-based nursing practice.
One Paragraph for each of the 4 following topics
(1) Discuss the goals for conducting nursing research. Why are these goals important to nursing practice?
(2) Based on the readings for this week and your own knowledge, why do you think evidence-based practice is important to nursing?
(3) Identify barriers that affect the implementation of evidence-based practice and strategies to overcome these barriers.
(4) Describe an evidence-based nursing practice in your workplace.