An Exemplar Model of Evidence-Based Practice Collaboration: Linking the Classroom to Practice

Emma Kientz*, Cindy M. Lyons**
* Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Director of Traditional Programs, Tulsa, The University of Oklahoma.
** Instructor, College of Nursing, Associate Director, Community Educational Outreach, Donald W. Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, The University of Oklahoma.
Periodicity:May - July'2012
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.2.2.1972

Abstract

Throughout the world of healthcare, the impetus to engage in best practices using the latest evidence is paramount. With Institute of Medicine reports such as “To Err is Human” (2000) and “Crossing the Quality Chasm” (2001), the need for a health care system that is “safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable” is vital (IOM, 2001, p. 5-6). To achieve optimal patient outcomes, and ultimately obtain reimbursement for care, strategies to implement evidenced based practices (EBP) in health care settings are occurring at rapid speed. While the interdisciplinary team model is important in management of patient care today, the role of the nurse is pivotal to achieve these aims. Educating the nurse while still in their nursing program, and throughout the curriculum, is an approach to make the use of EBP a routine practice, not a periodic occurrence.

Keywords

Evidence-based practice, Collaboration, Baccalaureate nursing students, Healthcare organizations, Practice change

How to Cite this Article?

Kientz, E., and Lyons, C.M. (2012). An Exemplar Model of Evidence-Based Practice Collaboration: Linking the Classroom to Practice. i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 2(2), 30-35. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.2.2.1972

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