Academic-clinical nursing partnership use an evidence-based practice model

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Teaching Models
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Introduced the Evidence-based Clinical Academic Partnership (ECAP) model for nursing student clinical learning.
• Emphasized academic-clinical partnerships through a hybrid dedicated education unit (hDEU).
• Incorporated Evidence-in-Action (EIA) rounding and cognitive apprenticeship.

Purpose of the Study:

• Compare a new clinical model (ECAP) with traditional clinical teaching.
• Examine the impact of evidence-based practice strategies on nurses and students.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the ECAP model in nursing education.

Main Methods:

• Pilot study utilizing a mixed-method, quasi-experimental design.
• Quantitative data collected via pre-test/post-test surveys.
• Qualitative data gathered through focus groups with staff nurses and unit leaders, analyzed using hermeneutic phenomenology.

Main Results:

• Emergent themes highlighted the importance of relationships and partnerships in clinical teaching.
• Staff nurses stressed the value of collaboration and academic faculty presence.
• The study identified areas for strengthening the hybrid dedicated education unit (hDEU) framework.

Conclusions:

• The ECAP model offers a significant contribution to innovative clinical nursing education.
• Reinforced the critical role of academic-clinical partnerships in educating nursing students.
• Curricular changes incorporating innovative models are vital for nursing education amidst healthcare transformation.