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Evaluation for Clinical Practice Change.

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  • 1Kerry A. Milner is an adjunct professor at the Davis and Henley College of Nursing at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Mary C. Zonsius is an associate professor at the Rush University College of Nursing in Chicago, IL. Susan Farus-Brown is an associate professor at the Ohio University School of Nursing in Athens, OH. Ellen Fineout-Overholt is a consultant and coach at Thought Transformation for Life, Hallsville, TX. Contact author: Kerry A. Milner, milnerk@sacredheart.edu. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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This article series educates nurses on evidence-based decision-making (EBDM), focusing on teaching evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) processes. It highlights their impact on healthcare quality for nurses and DNP students.

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Area of Science:

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

Background:

  • This article is the 10th in a series focused on educating nurses in evidence-based decision-making (EBDM).
  • It follows previous award-winning series on Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and implementing change.
  • The series aims to build upon foundational knowledge of EBP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide insights into educating nurses about evidence-based decision-making (EBDM).
  • To address how to teach and facilitate learning of evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) processes.
  • To explore the impact of EBP and QI on healthcare quality.

Main Methods:

  • The article is part of an ongoing series, suggesting a pedagogical approach.
  • Each article includes a case scenario detailing a DNP student's experience.
  • The series builds on previously established content from related publications.

Main Results:

  • The series focuses on the educational aspects of EBDM, EBP, and QI.
  • It emphasizes the practical application and facilitation of these processes.
  • The content is designed to be relevant for nurses, particularly DNP faculty and students.

Conclusions:

  • This series offers valuable guidance for nursing education in EBDM, EBP, and QI.
  • It supports the integration of EBP and QI into nursing practice to enhance healthcare quality.
  • The series is a resource for advancing nursing scholarship and practice through evidence-based approaches.