Applying Evidence-Based Research in Nursing Practice What is the difference between research and evidence-based practice projects? Provide an example of EACH ONE and the reasons for the difference. Why should nurses be interested in learning about EBP? (evidence-based practice). Research and evidence-based practice are not synonymous, and the distinctions are not necessarily intuitive. Research is a generic term that holds many different meanings depending on the context in which the term

Best Practice to Isolate MRSA Patients in the Hospital Environment Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is an anti-microbial organism of concern in the healthcare field; therefore, preventing and controlling its spread within the healthcare environment is a significance function of the infection control experts. One of the preventive measures is isolation of MRSA patients. However, not all are in agreement with such a practice and this makes our topic of discussion

Nursing Leadership As nursing has moved toward professionalization, roles for nurses in leadership positions have been created. Historically, the roles of charge nurse, nurse manager, nurse educator, and nurse leader, have existed to coordinate and improve care delivery. In recent times, advanced practice nursing education has been introduced in order to formalize and improve performance of this role, in order to ensure evidence-based practice and improve patient care outcomes. While the

In the emergency room, this distinction can have a determinant impact on the ability of the staff to preserve life and diminish pain and suffering. The introduction of a bioethical perspective into this dialogue invokes a question as to the primacy of an interest in pursuing to the utmost the well-being of the patient. This speaks to one of the core values associating the principles of the ANA with the

Nursing (a) provides an account of your observations on the management of peripheral intravascular devices from your clinical practicum in NMIH202; Clinical practicum NM1H202 introduces nurses to the management of peripheral devices via scholarly inquiry and clinical practice. The practicum includes a thorough training in handling, inserting, replacing, and dressing peripheral intravascular devices including peripheral venous catheters. Because the primary risk associated with peripheral intravascular devices is infection, proper management of the

Nursing Concerns in Practice Synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts and sciences and nursing science to understand global perspectives, stimulate critical thinking, and use current technologies There are multiple ways that I was able to fulfill this particular course objective. Some of the more cutting edge developments in information technology are outside of the realm of nursing science, and are generally applied to liberal arts and sciences. However, while networking with colleagues