title: Translation to practice: developing an evidence-based practice nurse internship program.
abstract: Creating a culture of inquiry in which nurses are engaged in the pursuit of the best evidence to support nursing practice ultimately improves patient care and clinical outcomes. So, how do we do that? Implementation of an evidence-based practice nurse internship program has proven to be a key ingredient for success in stimulating critical thinking and subsequent analysis of the evidence behind nursing practice. A pragmatic approach to developing and sustaining an evidence-based practice nurse internship program can be a helpful guide for those who are considering a similar proposition. The recruitment process, education, clinical projects, and lessons learned are detailed in this article as a resource to nursing colleagues in the spirit of professional growth.
authors.affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Box 985861, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. pselig@mcvh-vcu.edu
authors.forename: Patricia M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Selig
authors.forename: Walter
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lewanowicz
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003479:Curriculum; D003663:Decision Trees; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010934:Planning Techniques; D016730:Program Development; D012107:Research Design; D013850:Thinking