Nurses are well positioned to identify clinical problems and use existing evidence to improve practice and make care more effective (Beyea, 2006). Evidence-based practices enables nurses to provide high quality care based on current evidence. The potential impact includes better patient outcomes, contributions to the science of nursing, keeps practice current and relevant, increases confidence in decision making, and keeps policies and procedures current, supporting JACHO readiness.
Some common practices in disseminating to a broader audience includes poster presentations, presentations, such as paper presentation, speaking, and presenting to the organization (Mauk). Other ways can include presenting to nursing journals for publication. Still another way is to implement a nursing research council that shares in the processes of researching current research studies, collecting evidence, and sharing...
Processes, then, need to be defined. A meeting place needs to be set up. Then, poster presentations and flyers inviting other nurses can be posted at other healthcare facilities in the community. The more nurses that join from other healthcare organizations, the greater shared experience that will develop.
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