Section: 2.3 - Evidence-Based Practice | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org

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    • Define the term "Evidence-Based Practice" (EBP).
    • Discuss the significance of EBP to positive client outcomes.
    • Describe the components and process of EBP.
    • Explain the role of nursing research in client care.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 42 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Evidence-Based Practice: Step by Step: The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice URL
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      Read the entire article. (11 minutes)

      American Journal of Nursing

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      Benefits of Evidence Based Practice URL
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      Read "Benefits of EBP" from pages 8-12. (15 minutes)

      World Health Organization

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      Understanding Clinical Expertise: Nurse Education, Experience, and the Hospital Context URL
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      Read the contents under the section "Expertise" in the literature review of this article. (2 minutes)

      Research in Nursing and Health

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      Igniting a Spirit of Inquiry URL
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      Read the entire article. (12 minutes)

      American Journal of Nursing

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      Asking the Clinical Question URL
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      Read the entire article. (12 minutes)

      American Journal of Nursing

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      Searching for the Evidence URL
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      Read the entire article. (19 minutes)

      American Journal of Nursing

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      Rapid Critical Appraisal URL
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      Read the contents from "Rapid Critical Appraisal." (16 minutes)

      American Journal of Nursing

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      Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice Change URL
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      Read the contents starting from "Engaging the Stakeholders." (15 minutes)

      American Journal of Nursing

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      Slide Deck Presentation
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      Topic: Evidence Based Practice URL
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      Quiz Unit

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      Quiz: Unit 2.3

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