Abstract The subject of evidence-based practice is discussed in this paper beginning with a definition of the term taken from our text by Blais and Hayes (2011). I discuss the way in which we care for intravenous lines as an example of a procedure done at our hospital that uses evidence-based guidelines like those listed on the National Guideline Clearinghouse website to reduce central line associated blood stream infections. A summary of an article demonstrating the use of a solution of chlorhexidine
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Nursing is probably the most holistic health-related profession. It warrants the nurse to approach one’s practice in a manner that not only focuses on the health issues of the patient but rather encompassing the whole well being of the person. Which includes the physical and physiological‚ mental‚ psychosocial‚ and emotional aspect of the client or service user. It is therefore necessary for the nurse to have a wide array of knowledge‚ skills and attitude to deal with it. In so far as knowledge
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The use of evidence based practice in healthcare assist with providing the best and current practice and improving patient outcome (Boswell.c.‚ & Cannob‚ S. 2012). According to Hopp and Rittenmeyer (2012)‚ evidence based practice is define as the continuous and current use if the best evidence in decision making about the care of each patients. This involves the commbination of each clinical expertise‚ as well as considering patient choices with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is a thoughtful integration of the best available evidence along with clinical expertise. It helps health practitioners of all varieties to address health care questions with an evaluative and qualitative approach. EBP allows the nurse to assess current and past research‚ clinical guidelines‚ and other information resources in order to find relevant literature and differentiating between good quality and bad quality findings at the same time. Evidence-Based Practice
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Evidence Based Nursing Practice in Nursing "Doing the right things right" (Craig & Smyth‚ 2002‚ p.4) Used to improve the experiences associated with health care and illness Early examples o Infection control (aseptic technique) o DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prevention Development of the EBP Concept Began with medicine o Archie Cochran‚ a British epidemiologist in 1972 published a book criticizing the medical profession for not reviewing medical research studies o Believed that
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Collection of Blood Cultures Tracy Evidence Based Practice for The Baccalaureate Prepared Nurse Abstract Proper collection of blood cultures are necessary and the most direct method of determining whether or not a patient is septic. The purpose of obtaining blood cultures is to identify and isolate the bacteria that are causing an illness and then determine the best course of treatment based on the sensitivity of the bacteria to particular antibiotics. One of the most frustrating problems
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The Grand Canyon: Geology The Grand Canyon‚ with its many layers of sediment‚ tells a story as old as 2 billion years. Chronologically‚ the layers fallow the Law of Superposition (youngest rocks on top‚ oldest on bottom). In toltal one would see 9 distinctive layers that give us evidence to how and what was going on millions of years ago. The first layer of sediment dating back 250 mil years ago existed during a time where the area was submerged in water. This is evident by its Kaibab limestone
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Introduction to Advanced Graduate Studies and Scholarship Details This course introduces students to the principal elements of research and scholarly writing. Learners explore approaches to synthesizing literature and the application of the major components of APA form and style‚ and learn to coordinate literature searches. Furthermore‚ they learn how to discern principal arguments‚ analyze research questions‚ and clearly identify the key scholarly attributes to journal articles and other sources
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Comparative Essay Dating the Rocks of the Grand Canyon (Old Earth Comparative Essay 1 Dating the Rocks of the Grand Canyon (Old Earth vs. Young Earth) Dating the rocks of the Grand Canyon is a scientific way to find out the age of this mysterious landmark. The age of the Earth and the Grand Canyon is a question both of a biblical interpretation and scientific investigation. It can be viewed by an old earth creationist and young earth
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CASE 17 THE GRAND CANYON RAILWAY One interesting feature of the southwestern United States is the area known as the "Four Comers." the only place in the United States where four slates meet at one point. Within the 130‚000 square miles of the Colorado Plateau in this region lie many wonders of nature. The plateau contains eight national parks‚ twenty national monuments‚ as well as numerous other nationally designated areas and huge tracts of national forests. This wealth of natural features and
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