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Promoting evidence-based practice: an internship for staff nurses.

Laura Cullen1, Marita G Titler

  • 1Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009, USA. laura-cullen@uiowa.edu

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|December 15, 2006
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This evidence-based practice internship supports staff nurses in improving patient care through research. The program enhanced professional growth and led to better patient satisfaction and cost savings.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Evidence-Based Practice Implementation

Background:

  • Implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for quality patient care but requires dedicated support for nursing staff.
  • A structured EBP Staff Nurse Internship program was developed to facilitate this implementation in a hospital setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To promote the utilization of evidence by staff nurses to enhance patient outcomes.
  • To provide a supportive framework for nurses to engage in EBP initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • A competitive internship program accepted six nurses per cohort.
  • The program included didactic content and dedicated time for EBP projects selected by interns.
  • Interns received paid clinical release time for program participation.

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Main Results:

  • Interns reported a strong understanding of the EBP process and achievement of their objectives.
  • The program was evaluated positively, with suggestions for content revision.
  • Key outcomes included increased patient and family satisfaction, reduced length of stay, and cost savings.

Conclusions:

  • Supportive programs for practitioners are essential for successful EBP implementation in diverse healthcare settings.
  • This unique internship model effectively empowers staff nurses to integrate EBP into their practice, potentially transferable to other institutions.