Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

MARYANN GODSHALL, PHD, CCRN, CPN, CNE, is an associate clinical Professor at Drexel University. At Drexel University, Dr. Godshall teaches adult critical care, pediatrics, pharmacology, and research. She has previously taught health and physical assessment, nursing concepts, evidence-based practice, and senior seminar. In addition, her responsibilities include syllabus development, management of course structure, administration of all grades, and facilitation of simulation experience. She previously taught at DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Northampton Community College, and Lehigh County Community College. Dr. Godshall's clinical experience includes the PICU Lehigh Valley Health Network, the PICU Education Specialist at St. Luke's University Network, Good Shepherd Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital, Inpatient pediatrics, pediatric home care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and medical–surgical telemetry. Dr. Godshall is certified in critical care (CCRN), pediatrics (CPN), and nursing education (CNE).

Preface





Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Asking the Compelling Question

Models to Guide Evidence Based Practice

A Basic Understanding of Research

Quantitative Research

Qualitative Research

Finding the Evidence

Evaluating the Evidence

Barriers to Disseminating the Evidence

Evidence-Based Practice in the Nurse Residency Program

Examples of a PICOT Process

Answers to Review Questions



Appendix 1


Appendix 2


Glossary


Index