DE: Core Competency Instructions: EBP

Chapter 11 of Finkelman and Kenner(2016), titled Employ Evidence-Based Practice, discusses the importance placed on nurses demonstrating competency in the use of evidence-based practice (EBP).

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On page 348 of your textbook, Discussion Questions, you we will discuss question #1, What does the core competency “employ evidence-based practice” mean? Identify where this is practiced in your current position? How so?

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