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Authors from Johns Hopkins U. School of nursing describe the qualities of evidence-based practice, research, and education as demonstrated by programs at the school. Nine chapters advise administrators, students, and staff nurses on techniques for searching for evidence, appraising research and evidence, and translation, as well as creating a supportive evidence-based practice environment. Five exemplars and additional tools conclude the text. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Divided into four parts: background on EBP; The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model (JHNEBP Model) and Guidelines; practice, evidence, and translation (PET); creating a supportive environment for EBP; and exemplars (examples of how the model has been used).Includes 9 appendices of forms and templates that can be used by the reader in practice. The book describes a model that has been well tested by nurses, multidisciplinary teams, faculty, and students. It is both a textbook students and a handbook for nurses in practice. Faculty members and staff development instructors can download a PDF of a free, 26-page instructor’s guide to use as a resource in teaching the JHNEBP Model. The instructor’s guide includes examples of course objectives, how to set up an EBP project for students, and educational strategies for health care organizations. The guide addresses both graduate and undergraduate education.
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