The increasing demand for healthcare delivery and care providers’ professional responsibilities to offer high-quality services necessitate the incorporation of research evidence in decision-making processes. Therefore, BSN-prepared registered nurses should embrace evidence-based practice (EBP), which is an essential component beneficial to them, patients, and healthcare institutions. EBP prepares BSN-prepared registered nurses on different aspects of patient care, healthcare management, and leadership vital in contemporary practice. According to the University of Maine Fort Kent (2019), the integration of EBP in nursing provides RNs with scientific research, allowing them to make well-founded clinical decisions.
EBP also ensures that BSN-prepared registered nurses remain updated about patient care’s new medical protocol. The nurses can increase patient’s chances for recovery by researching documented interventions that fit the profiles of their clients. The application of EPB enables BSN-prepared RNs to evaluate various researches to understand the effectiveness or risks of treatments or diagnostic tests (Eastern Illinois University, 2018). Moreover, EBP allows BSN-prepared RNs to integrate technology into their practice and enhance their capability to formulate health policies and engage actively in health advocacy.
The two ways in which I will continue integrating EBP in my practice and encourage it in my work environment include actively participating in inter-professional and inter-wards discussions and engaging in continuous learning. The discussions will allow me to know and access what other healthcare professionals have researched about illnesses and treatments and apply the evidence in my practice. Participating and promoting constant learning among new RNs about EBP will encourage them to adopt and make it a culture in the health institution.
Lack of adequate institutional support and nurse turnover are key obstacles that can hinder the implementation of the EBP plan. I would involve the facility’s management in designing and implementing the EBP plan and enlightening them on why it is necessary to gain their full support. According to Colwell (2019), nurse turnover can be mitigated by encouraging the management to devise various programs for motivating the staff, such as training, to retain skilled professionals.
References
Colwell, F. (2019). Leadership strategies to improve nurse retention. International Journal of Nursing, 6(1), 17-184. Web.
Eastern Illinois University. (2018). Why is evidence-based practice in nursing so important. Web.
University of Maine Fort Kent. (2019). Why evidence-based practice matters. Web.