Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Toolkit

• The first step in the process is deciding what clinical question or practice issue will be addressed. Practice issues typically center around improving patient outcomes or patient healthcare experiences; decreasing healthcare costs or increasing workforce satisfaction
• Discuss ideas with colleagues and nurse leaders to get feedback on your practice concern or clinical question prior to project planning
• Make sure your nurse manager is in support of the project before recruiting team members or initiating planning
• The AJN (American Journal of Nursing) series of articles detail a step-by-step guide to the EBP process (see references at the bottom of each toolkit page)
• The HFHS Evidence-Based Nursing Practice model provides an overview of the process 

AJN articles that highlight the basics of implementing Evidence-Based Practice:

• Nurse leaders who can provide information and support throughout the EBP project include: Nurse Managers and Administrators, Assistant Clinical Managers, CNSs, CNLs, Nurse Educators and Nurse Scholars.
• The AJN articles provide a brief but helpful overview as you move through the EBP process.