Individual Discussion: Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-based practice is important because it let nurses know what they are doing, why they are doing it and how they can do it well. Also, evidence-based practice is a process of professional learning, even in training the nurse must know how to ask the right

Evidence based practice is an integral part of nursing care. According to the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, evidence based practice is defined as, “the conscientious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care.” (AMSN) The use of evidence based practice has drastically improved patient outcomes, increased quality and safety of healthcare, and reduced costs for facilities. (Melnyk, 2016) In this paper I will provide the history of evidence based practice, how it has already been incorporated and impacted healthcare, and why it is important to nursing and healthcare as a whole.

Identify two areas of nursing practice, which evidence-based practice has improved patient outcomes. State the study and its impact on patient care. How have these findings changed your nursing practice? Please support your response with a minimum of two supporting peer reviewed articles.

The evidence based interventions we learn can improve patient’s outcomes, help provide quality care, reduce cost and eliminate practices that have become obsolete.

Within this essay Evidence based Practice will be identified and the significant effect it has on the nursing profession, barriers will also be explored in the implementation of Evidence Based Practice.

Melnyk, B.M. & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2015). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Evidence-based practice is important because it lets nurses know what they are doing, why they are doing it and how they can do it better based on scientific research. Then evidence-based practice is a process of professional learning, even in training the nurse must know how to ask the right questions, how to critically appraise evidence, how to make clinical decisions and how to solve the clinical problems. Then the evidence-based practice is not only required for the nurses to have knowledge but also the nurses need to use this knowledge to identify evidence to inform practice and how you might subsequently assimilate this

Adams, S., & Titler, M.G. (2010). Building a learning collaborative. Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing, 7,165-173.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates function in the role of transferring the knowledge to practice. This article reports on the development of a DNP-level EBP course to help students evaluate and apply research findings to clinical practice. (Moore, E. R., & Watters, R., 2013). The DNP

According to Hamer and Collinson (2005), evidence based practice (EBP) is about “finding, appraising and applying scientific evidence to the treatment and management of health care.” (p.6) Therefore, in nursing, EBP is relevant because it supports nurses’ performances of delivering suitable, safe and efficient care towards the patients and their families. Research is based upon clinical experiences and patient’s preferences. (Grove, Gray, and Burns, 2014) Through this nurses will have a better understanding of patient views and be able to make clinical decisions that can results of better outcomes towards their health.

Evidence-based practice will be extremely helpful among the hospital setting because it will allow for me to learn from reliable resources. Using evidence-based practice thus far has helped for me to learn about different cultures and become more prepared when meeting with patients. I will continue to work within the hospital setting and need to be sensitive of how different cultures feel about the medical system as well as treatment options. At times, I have found myself wondering why my patient does not want to go a certain treatment route and many times I can use evidence-based practice to get a better understanding. Many times evidence-based practice has allowed for me to share articles with coworkers and have dependable evidence to fall back on when advocating for my patient within team meetings.

Schmidt, N.A, & Brown, J.M. (2015). Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses (3rd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones &Bartlett Learning, p. 167.

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Throughout the past ten weeks, I have grown in my understanding of nursing research on all levels. I feel that the most essential knowledge I have gained is the ability to critically review a research article. Because of this class, I have a better grasp on the necessary components to include, as well as how to determine rigor and validity in research. This is a valuable skill which I will utilize throughout my career as a nurse practitioner. I anticipate applying this knowledge as I review articles to determine which intervention is best to incorporate into management plans for my patients. As an example, if I am

(2011). Nursing research and evidence-based practice: Ten steps to success. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.