Evidence-based Practice and Policy for Advanced Nursing

Catalog description

This course focuses on evidence-based practice and policy development by addressing the value of scientific evidence and nursing research in providing high quality health care that is also culturally responsive and appropriate. Content focuses on the need for evidence-based practice (EBP), the research process, high performance inter-professional teams, systematic EBP using an EBP Model, ethical issues, and use of organizational leadership techniques to promote evidence-based practice. The goal of this course is to prepare nurses in advanced practice who are proficient in using a systematic EBP model to identify and address clinical problems with inter-professional teams and collaborations. Additionally, the nurse is well- prepared to lead EBP efforts, implementation projects, and make policy recommendations.