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Monday, November 5, 2007
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Nurses' Perceived Knowledge, Experience, Attitude and Learning Needs as it Relates to Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Kathleen Williamson, PhD, RN, Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA and Robin Kretschman, Nursing, Tallahasse Memorial HealthCare, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
| Learning Objective #1: Explore the design of an evidence-based training program for clincial nursing staff. |
| Learning Objective #2: Discuss the training and integration of a evidence based practice program in the clinical setting. |
There are significant gaps in nursing information literacy, computer skills and access to Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) resources, the use of the resources and understanding of the value of the resources to clinical practice. Translating research into evidence-based nursing practice requires a conscientious strategy that provides the availability of resources, ability to use the resources and understanding of the value of the resources to clinical practice. Because there are significant gaps in nursing information literacy, computer skills and access to EBP, patient outcomes are impacted negatively. The purpose of this non-experimental descriptive study is to assess staff nurses perceived knowledge, experience, attitude and learning needs as it relates to evidence-based nursing practice. The overall goal is to describe and identify the nurses perceived knowledge base, experience with, attitude towards and learning needs as it relates to knowledge and experience with evidence-based nursing practice. Based on the data collected by the research council the goal is to establish education training and access for nurses to evidence based resources and implement an evidence-based practice program to enhance the ability to use evidence-based resources in the clinical setting.The information gained from the survey will provide direction for the design of an evidence-based training program for the clinical nursing staff. The program will include resource allocation, and educational activities that address staff learning needs. The practice development model and the year old shared governance decision-making model will underpin the evidence-based program. The survey results will provide directional information for the Shared Governance Decision making bodies related to strengthening evidence-based practice and creating a continuous learning environment that supports the integration of research and evidence-based practice into clinical and operational processes. The survey is a collaborative relationship between and an academic institution and local community hospital pursuing Magnet Recognition.