Why EBP is an Essential Component of Practice of a BSN-Prepared RN

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A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)-prepared registered nurse (RN) incorporates evidence-based practice (EBP) into their professional practice as an essential component. By utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP), healthcare professionals can make clinical decisions based on the most reliable and up-to-date scientific evidence available. This approach ultimately results in the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to patients. This essay emphasizes the importance of EBP in the practice of a BSN-prepared RN, detailing two ways to integrate evidence into practice and promote its adoption in the work environment. Moreover, potential impediments to implementing this plan are also discussed, along with potential strategies to overcome them.
EBP is vital in the practice of a BSN-prepared RN because it enables nurses to provide patient-centered care based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt,2018). Furthermore, EBP supports continual learning and professional growth and development, which are essential for achieving optimal patient outcomes. By incorporating EBP into their practice, BSN-prepared RNs can improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare expenses, and increase patient satisfaction.
Participation in continuing education programs, such as workshops, conferences, and online courses, is one way to incorporate evidence into practice (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2018). Such educational programs provide BSN-...