Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Embark on an innovative expedition with </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice: A Competency-Based Approach</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> that leads nursing students through a first-of-its-kind framework integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) methods. Crafted by a diverse and distinguished group of nursing professionals this book prepares students to achieve EBPQI competency prior to professional entry marking a paradigm shift that will accelerate the pace of positive change for patients and populations.</span></p><p> </p><p> <span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Facing head-on the obstacles of a changing healthcare system combined with consistent availability of new research this book uniquely embraces these challenges empowering students to sustain current and high-quality levels of practice.</span></p><p> </p><p> <span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written in a highly engaging and approachable manner </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is thoughtfully organized into several chapters that cover various topics related to EBPQI including: setting the stage for clear understanding of research the nurse's role in identifying problems searching for evidence critically appraising quantitative and qualitative evidence appraising other types of evidence patient preferences and values fundamentals of quality improvement the nurse's role in implementation of EBP and QI initiatives evaluating the impact of EBPQI the nurse's responsibility to ensure dissemination of EBPQI efforts lifelong learning and legacy building.</span></p><p> </p><p> <span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Featuring cutting-edge resources including the first evidence searching question created for nurses by nurses the Mountain Model to guide EBPQI an AACN </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>New Essentials</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> competency index critical appraisal tools and an evidence-based personal improvement plan template the book well equips learners in their pursuit of excellence.</span></p>