Course Details

Contact Hours: 6.00 NCPD Hours

 

Learning Outcome(s):

After participating in this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the characteristics of evidence-based practice and how they have been refined over time.
  • Identify the components of evidence-based decision making and how these can guide strategic planning, performance improvement, resource allocation, and other management considerations.
  • Define the characteristics of the best available evidence and the methods required for evaluating evidence for management practice.
  • Apply evidence-based critical analysis principles to sample research reports.

 

Author(s):

Gail Ingersoll, EdD, RN, FAAN, FNAP

Nancy Threefoot, MSN, RN, PHN

Catherine A. Giegerich, RN, BSN, MS, FACHE

Lois M. Stallings Welden, DNP, RN, CNS

Course Curriculum

Welcome!
Important Notice Regarding Lesson Completion and Receiving NCPD Credit/Contact Hours
Using Evidence to Guide Decision Making and Management Practices
Course Test
Evaluation & Certificate Instructions
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