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Lee Galuska1, Nancy Loos, Lina Najib Kawar
1Author Affiliations : Executive Director (Dr Galuska), Nursing Practice, Education and Research, UCLA Health Center for Nursing Excellence, Los Angeles; Quality and Patient Safety Program Manager (Dr Loos), Dignity Health-Northridge Hospital Medical Center; and Nurse Scientist (Dr Kawar), Regional Nursing Research Program, Southern California Patient Care Services, Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, California; and Clinical Program Manager (Ms Thomas) and Chief Operating Officer and Clinical Core Director (Dr Gallagher-Ford), Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to describe the evidence-based practice (EBP) attributes among California nurse leaders who are members of a professional nursing organization.
Background:
Nurse leaders are pivotal for successful EBP implementation. The Association of California Nurse Leaders' (ACNL) mission to equip nurses to lead self, others, and systems propelled them to conduct a study of members' EBP beliefs, knowledge, competencies, and implementation.
Methods:
Evidence-based practice attributes of California nurse leaders were measured using valid and reliable scales via an anonymous, electronic survey.
Results:
Although ahead in the subjective EBP scales, California nurse leaders' perceptions of organizational EBP culture were comparable with those of a similar national sample. Scores still indicated opportunities for improvement.
Conclusions:
Nurse leaders must be prepared to lead EBP in their organizations. Professional organizations such as ACNL have an opportunity to help leaders by conducting research and assessing and meeting their members' learning needs.
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