Learning Objective #1: discuss Johns Hopkins Nursing evidence based practice (JHN EBP) model utilized with collaborations between undergraduate nursing students and unit based EBP projects. | |||
Learning Objective #2: discuss undergraduate student’s perception of EBP project and process. |
Hospital nursing staff and undergraduate nursing students collaboration on evidence based practice projects.
BACKGROUND:
The
RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
Do undergraduate nursing students perceive the utilization of an Evidence-Based Practice Project model helpful to examine clinical problems? Does the use of an EBP model in undergraduate nursing student projects promote an understanding of the nurse’s involvement in the organizational and clinical decision making processes within health care facilities? Are students satisfied with the EBP process and outcome?
METHODS
The EBP Project Evaluation Instrument, a one page survey, was administered. The survey responses are anonymous and no identifiable personal information is requested. Data are aggregated and comments transcribed.
RESULTS:
The response rate for the nursing students’ evaluation of the EBP process and outcome was 92% (262/283). Overall, 79% were somewhat/very satisfied with the process and 82% were somewhat/very satisfied the outcome. Qualitative results support the quantitative data. This collaborative effort enhances hospital EBP efforts and provides a very practical experience for nursing students.