Nursing

Use evidence-based practice to provide high-quality patient care

HCPro's Weekly Update on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®*, January 30, 2007

Evidence-based practice (EBP) helps nurses provide high-quality patient care based on research and knowledge rather than based on traditions, myths, hunches, advice of colleagues, or outdated textbooks. EBP is important to nursing practice because

  • it results in better patient outcomes
  • integration of EBP into nursing practice is essential for high-quality patient care and achievement of ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® designation 
  • it contributes to the science of nursing
  • it keeps practice current and relevant
  • it increases confidence in decision-making
  • policies and procedures are current and include the latest research, thus supporting Joint Commission-readiness

Source: Adapted from HCPro's book, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: A Guide to Successful Implementation. Click here for more information.

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