title: A successful teaching strategy for applying evidence-based practice.
abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the conscientious use of the best evidence contained in the literature to guide healthcare decisions. The authors describe how their baccalaureate program prepares its graduates to be successful in implementing EBP in their nursing practice. Outcomes of sustained student projects in agency settings are presented. They posit that bachelor of science in nursing students, agency personnel, and faculty can lead practice innovations supported by EBP.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: Mary B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Killeen
authors.forename: Janet S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Barnfather
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003479:Curriculum; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D019359:Knowledge; D007857:Leadership; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011340:Problem Solving; D011361:Professional Competence; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*