The Practice of a BSN Prepared RN Discussed
The Practice of a BSN Prepared RN Discussed
The Practice of a BSN Prepared RN Discussed
Discuss why EBP is an essential component of the practice of a BSN-prepared RN. Identify two ways in which you will continue to integrate evidence into your practice and encourage it within your work environment. What obstacles could challenge this plan, and what steps will you take to minimize their impact?
Yailen Batista
Evidence-based Practice (EBP) is an essential component of the practice of a BSN-prepared RN. EBP requires nurses incorporate research evidence into their practice decisions, to ensure quality and safe care. With this approach, evidence is analyzed, analyzed and applied to individual patients, populations and global practice patterns. By applying EBP, nurses are better suited to make decisions that are based in the best research outcomes to improve patient care.
Two elements of EBP that I plan on integrating into my practice are utilizing evidence-based standards and continued education. Through education I can further understand how the evidence gathered from research studies relates to the best care provided for my patients (Trous et al ., 2021). I will also seek out evidence-based standards for the different practice areas in which I am involved. This will help ensure I am working within the guidelines that have been proven to show the best outcomes for the best care of my patients.
One potential obstacle to successful integration of EBP could be the lack of time to read and interpret the evidence. As a BSN-prepared RN, I plan to allocate a certain portion of my time each day to read and interpret evidence-based practice and review new research findings (Boyer, 2022). This will help ensure I’m up to date on the latest with practice standards and best practices. Additionally, I plan to speak with other nurses and floor managers on which evidence-based practice approaches have been successful. Implementing these strategies will minimize potential impact of this obstacle.
Overall, EBP is essential for optimal patient care. Through utilizing evidence-based standards and ongoing education, nurses, including BSN-prepared nurses, are better suited to make decisions for the best care for their patients. The challenge of lack of time to read, interpret and implement EBP can be minimized by setting aside a certain amount of time each day, coupled with seeking outside help from other nurses and managers, who can provide guidance.
References
Boyer, R. (2022). The Experiences of Teaching Evidence-Based Practice in Associate Degree Nursing Programs. The University of Alabama.
Torous, J., Bucci, S., Bell, I. H., Kessing, L. V., Faurholt‐Jepsen, M., Whelan, P., … & Firth, J. (2021). The growing field of digital psychiatry: current evidence and the future of apps, social media, chatbots, and virtual reality. World Psychiatry, 20(3), 318-335.
