The nursing field is driven by evidence-based practice (EBP) because it is important for the insurance of patient safety. Recent findings suggest that nurses could be underprepared to apply EBP. Moreover, as COVID-19 has affected various industries and fields of expertise, including nursing practice and research, it is possible to see a significant effect on employee turnover. Consequently, the industry and career choices in favor of nursing could experience a significant reduction in the number of upcoming and current employees.
However, there are possible solutions to address the problem which may improve the overall situation. The study by Labrague and Santos (395) asserts that the influence of COVID-19-related fear on frontline nurses’ mental well-being and associated work outcomes is significant. However, they also suggest viable implications to diminish the negative effects. Mainly, they suggest organizational measures to support employee mental health and their effectiveness in stress relief, job satisfaction, and retainment. Simultaneously, it expands the understanding of EBP, and in combination with the research of May-Elin et al. (1), it is possible to deliver an emphasis on training for the development of skills for nursing students. As a result, arguably proper introduction of EBP may positively impact the upcoming generation of nursing professionals.
Therefore, it is possible to argue that the situation with high employee leave could be reverted, and the industry would remain viable once new measures are introduced. It would still be dependent on the managerial willingness to address the issues at hand. However, improvements within the industry are necessary for its sustainable functioning, and organizations, both educational and professional, need to revise their approach to students and employees. Healthcare organizations need to address the issue of mental support services and accommodate principled and benevolent ethical climates while emphasizing the importance of EBP in practice.
Works Cited
Horntvedt, May-Elin, et al. “Strategies for Teaching Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education: A Thematic Literature Review.”BMC Medical Education, vol. 18, no. 172, 2018, pp. 1–11.
Labrague, Leodoro, and Janet Alexis de los Santos. “Fear of COVID-19, Psychological Distress, Work Satisfaction and Turnover Intention among Frontline Nurses.”Journal of Nursing Management, vol. 29, no. 3, 2020, pp. 395–403.