How much influence do you think nurses have when it comes to implementing changes within their practice?

Reflection Questions Based on the Topic: Nursing Research

What is your experience with the research of others? Have you read research articles? Have you used research to do a process improvement project in class, or if you are already in the clinical setting have you done this at work?

How much influence do you think nurses have when it comes to implementing changes within their practice?

To what extent do you think nurses use research? How does it affect practice?

What is evidence-based practice?

Imagine your nursing self a few years from now. Can you see yourself leading an initiative to implement an intervention? Do you feel empowered after this course? Do you now have the knowledge to find articles to support your idea, craft a presentation, and present it to stakeholders? Do you feel like you will be able to influence patient outcomes in your chosen area of nursing?