Write a 750-1000-word blog post (3-4 pages) for a student nursing Web site that examines how evidence-based health care leads to better clinical decisions and patient outcomes.
The nursing profession has changed dramatically in recent years. Today, nurses are called upon to translate best evidence into clinical practice. In most health care settings, bridging the gap from research to clinical practice is a dynamic ongoing process.
• Competency 1: Evaluate scholarly nursing literature that supports evidence-based nursing practice.
o Describe how research affects existing knowledge within professional nursing.
o Explain how evidence-based patient care can improve the quality of care.
o Describe clinical strategies that help foster evidence-based nursing practice.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is consistent with expectations of nursing professionals.
o Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.