Pragya Champions Chalice 2024 Prelims & Finals Q/A set, General Quiz
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[From 10$/Pg] Abriana Gaul Posted DateAbriana GaulPosted DateJun 17, 2022, 10:02
AMUnreadImmediately the first resource that comes to mind is UpToDate, a web-based
application that is highly regarded by medical professionals for its reliability and communal
forum. I was first exposed to UpToDate when I switched from working in the emergency
department to the neurology department. The physicians and nurse practitioners of the
team use it frequently and showed the benefits. UpToDate is a great resource as it provides
evidence based information about many different medical diagnoses. One of the great
attributes of the website is that it is as implied in the name, up to date on recent information
and data. It is a reliable resource as it is peer reviewed and verified for the accuracy of the
information provided. I have really grown to appreciate the section provided that includes a
list of differential diagnosis that is provided on most medical condition pages. Nurse
practitioners who support evidence-based nursing practice create a culture of inquiry and
lay the foundation for the use of evidence to make informed clinical decisions (Majers &
Warshawksy, 2020). Ideally I should incoporate more time reading new journals sent to me
from my different memberships such as AAN and ANA as those will allow me to stay
concurrent with new study and trial results. One barrier that we should be self aware of is
the common aversion to change when new practices or suggested (Duncombe, 2017).
Having an open mind to change from what is our routine will allow more room for growth.
Participating in committees also allows a space for exposure to current and innovative
practices that may occur at the facilities that we work at. ReferencesDuncombe, D.C. (2017)
A multi-institutional study of the perceived barriers and facilitators to implementing
evidence-based practice. Journal of Clinical Nursing 27(5-6), 12161-1226. Doi:
https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14168Majers, J.S., Warshawksy, N. (2020). Evidence-based
decision-making for nurse leaders. Nurse 18(5), 471-475. Retrieved from
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1541461220301385?casa_token=EgC
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