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Evidence-based practice and the advanced practice nurse: a curriculum for the future
J G Sebastian1, N J Christman, P B Howard
1College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, 760 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536-0232, USA.
Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|May 28, 2002
Summary
Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates research findings with clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes. Developing EBP requires advanced clinical reasoning and leadership skills, crucial for advanced practice nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Practice Improvement
Background:
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) emerged in the 1990s to bridge scientific evidence and clinical decision-making.
- EBP aims to improve patient health outcomes by integrating research with practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a master's-level curriculum designed to foster evidence-based practice.
- To provide recommendations for developing similar curricula.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines a curriculum framework for advanced practice nursing programs.
- It emphasizes the integration of clinical reasoning and leadership competencies.
Main Results:
- Competencies in clinical reasoning and leadership are essential for effective EBP.
- A master's-level curriculum can be structured to support EBP development.
Conclusions:
- Advanced practice nurses require strong clinical reasoning and leadership skills for EBP.
- Curriculum development should focus on cultivating these essential competencies for improved healthcare delivery.
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