NURS 500- Area of Interest PowerPoint.

DISCUSSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECTS • The most important way to implement evidence based practice is through projects. • An example of a model for developing such evidence-based project is: The John Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model • Johns Hopkins Medicine defines this model as, “a simple three-step process of creating a practice question, selecting best evidence to address the practice question, and translating the evidence into practice settings” (John Hopkins Medicine, n.d.). • ILLUSTRATION OF MODEL:  PRACTICE QUESTION: What is the best way to decrease severity of diabetes in a population  EVIDENCE: Through use of questionnaires, surveys, and group events information is gathered in population  TRANSLATION: Evidence is translated and interpreted to produce results that help implement change in practice 4 SPECIALTY TRACK • I have chosen to pursue the Family Nurse Practitioner track • Rationale for choosing this track: Autonomy Holistic care Ability to treat pediatric and adult patients Ability to provide long-te