Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice

Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice

Directions: Write a 2-4 page paper in APA format describing the implementation of evidence-based practice for a BSN nurse. Describe 5 steps: (1) problem identification; (2) search for research; (3) critical appraisal of research; (4) apply research evidence to practice, and (5) assess outcomes of the EBP. Include a minimum of 2 professional sources from the nursing knowledge base. (Professor wants us to use PUB MED, but peer reviewed articles no later then 5 yrs.)

Submit this assignment to your instructor via the dropbox “LP1 Assignment: Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice.” This assignment is worth 50 points and will be scored according to the scoring guide below.

Scoring Guide (50 points)
Rating Scale
25-24 Work meets or exceeds criterion at a high level of competence.
23-21 Work reflects an understanding of criterion with minor misunderstandings/misconceptions.
20 Criterion partially met, but one or more important concepts/skills are missing or flawed.
19-17 Work reflects an attempt to meet criterion, but significant misunderstandings/misconceptions are apparent.
16-0 Criterion not met or work is absent.
Criteria
1. Essay describes the five steps of implementation of evidence-based practice for a BSN nurse.
2. Essay is 2-4 pages long, in APA format, and demonstrates correct sentence structure, grammar, and spelling.