| Learning Objective #1: The learner will be able to identify steps taken to formulate the National Nursing Practice Network, and benefits of belonging to the network. | |||
| Learning Objective #2: The learner will be able to identify the results of a needs assessment of members of the National Nursing Practice Network. |
Settings: 46 acute care sites are member organizations of the NNPN, representing 15 states, 8 VA hospitals, 4 academic medical centers, and 34 community hospitals.
Methods: A questionnaire was sent to the chief nurse executive of each member organization asking them to select 5 priorities in clinical practice topics and rate needs to enact evidence-based practice.
Results: Response rate was 88% with the majority (92%) reporting an interdisciplinary QI Committee and clinical policies/procedures based on research. Top needs regarding EBP were training in EBP with examples; evaluating outcomes, and sustainability. The top five clinical topics were measuring patient outcomes, building a culture of safety, acute pain management, culturally competent care, and failure to rescue. Strategies enacted by the NNPN to address these needs include formulation of four work groups on implementation, community based partnership research (CBPR), networking, and education. Products of the NNPN include a dedicated web-site, educational modules for staff nurses, and a set of organizational context measures to use in understanding EBP implementation. The agenda for research from the CBPR group will be presented.