Preparation for the evidence-based practice environments of the future must begin in today’s classrooms. Nurse educators have an opportunity and an obligation to serve as role models who continuously seek the best evidence to support their teaching and practice. In this presentation we will examine methods of incorporating evidence-based content and evidence-based teaching methods into nursing curricula.
Sources of evidence to support clinical practice will be discussed, including print media, internet resources, support from professional organizations, and repositories for integrative reviews and practice guidelines. Traditional teaching strategies will be compared to evidence-based approaches, including sources of content, the role of the teacher, and the role of the student. Changes in outcome objectives and performance expectations for new graduate nurses will be discussed in relation to modifications in curriculum and learning activities. Opportunities for modeling evidence-based practice in clinical educational environments will also be discussed. Finally, participants will engage in a dialogue regarding the use of evidence in academic decision-making.
Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) Compare traditional teaching strategies to evidence-based educational approaches; and 2) identify at least 3 opportunities for incorporating evidence into academic decision-making.
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Sigma Theta Tau International
9 July 2003