Leading Through a Lens of Evidence-Based Practice

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is to identify the importance of leading evidence-based practice change as a nurse leader.

Instructions

Reflect on the readings and lesson this week and respond to the following:

1. Identify at least one gap in practice within your organization.
2. What evidence supports the need for this practice change?
3. What strategies will you use as a nurse leader to champion the project and garner buy-in for the change?

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Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Express the role of the nurse leader in the advancement of the profession through personal and professional accountability. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8)
2. Formulate strategies to adapt leadership style to situational needs and rapid change in the healthcare environment. (POs 6, 8, 9)

Welcome to Week 3. The purpose of this week’s discussion is to identify the importance of leading evidence-based practice change as a nurse leader.

This discussion enables you to meet the following course and program outcomes:

1.      Express the role of the nurse leader in the advancement of the profession through personal and professional accountability. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8)

2.      Formulate strategies to adapt individual leadership style to situational needs and rapid change in the healthcare environment. (POs 6, 8, 9)

1.      Identify at least one gap in practice within your organization.

2.      What evidence supports the need for this practice change?

3.      What strategies will you use as a nurse leader to champion the project and garner buy-in for the change? Please review the discussion grading guidelines and support your post with scholarly references.