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Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Toolkit

EBP Project Timeline

Example of an EBP Project Timeline

*Taken from: Hockenberry, M. J., Brown, T. L., & Melnyk, B. M. (2011). Implementing evidence in clinical settings. In B. M. Melnyk & E. Fineout-Overholt (Eds.), Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (p. 218). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

To-Do's

The AJN articles provide guidance for establishing the team and planning next steps
Review/update the timeline at each EBP planning meeting

Points to Ponder

  • When developing a timeline think about next steps: who, what, when, where, and how
  • Plan project steps ahead of time to maintain momentum so you and your team don't lose interest