Research focuses on developing knowledge through scientific inquiry, while evidence-based practice focuses on applying current best research evidence in clinical decision making. An example is implementing a fall prevention protocol based on research showing exercise reduces falls. Challenges in applying this were lack of staff buy-in, which was addressed through education highlighting benefits. The Nursing Code of Ethics guides practice, such as upholding patient confidentiality when considering sharing details of a case to improve care. Impaired nurses cannot be praised the same as others due to the ethical duty to protect patients from harm.
1. 1. How does the focus of research and evidence-based practice
(EBP) differ? Discuss the application of research findings into
evidence-based nursing practice.
2. Provide a
specific
example of evidence-based practice used in your work facility
or within the nursing profession. Were there any challenges or
barriers to implementing the evidence-based practice? If so,
how were they overcome?
3. Describe one situation you have encountered where your
actions were guided by the Nursing Code of Ethics. If you have
never encountered such a situation, imagine a possible situation
you could face in the future. Link this experience to one of the
elements in the code of ethics found at
http://www.nursingworld.org/codeofethics
.
4. Why is the impaired nurse neither praised nor looked upon
with reverence like his/her peers?
