Discussion 6H

Weekly Discussion: 6 (USLO 6.1)

Nurses can advocate through the use of data and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to inform healthcare decisions. Incorporating EBP into the delivery of healthcare results in cost-effective care, improved resource allocation, and enhanced patient outcomes.

• Reflect on your current area of nursing practice and identify an EBP that could be incorporated into your unit or organization. (womens hospital- antepartum/postpartum)
• Provide a rationale for why the EBP should be adopted. Utilize a scholarly source to substantiate adopting the EBP.
• Discuss the link between healthcare advocacy through best practices and the financial outcomes of an organization.
• How would incorporating the chosen EBP positively impact cost-effective care delivery, resource allocation, and patient outcomes in your organization?