Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

MARYANN GODSHALL, PHD, CCRN, CPN, CNE, is an associate clinical Professor at Drexel University. At Drexel University, Dr. Godshall teaches adult critical care, pediatrics, pharmacology, and research. She has previously taught health and physical assessment, nursing concepts, evidence-based practice, and senior seminar. In addition, her responsibilities include syllabus development, management of course structure, administration of all grades, and facilitation of simulation experience. She previously taught at DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Northampton Community College, and Lehigh County Community College. Dr. Godshall's clinical experience includes the PICU Lehigh Valley Health Network, the PICU Education Specialist at St. Luke's University Network, Good Shepherd Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital, Inpatient pediatrics, pediatric home care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and medical–surgical telemetry. Dr. Godshall is certified in critical care (CCRN), pediatrics (CPN), and nursing education (CNE).

• PrefaceIntroduction to Evidence-Based PracticeAsking the Compelling QuestionModels to Guide Evidence Based PracticeA Basic Understanding of ResearchQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchFinding the EvidenceEvaluating the EvidenceBarriers to Disseminating the EvidenceEvidence-Based Practice in the Nurse Residency ProgramExamples of a PICOT ProcessAnswers to Review QuestionsAppendix 1Appendix 2GlossaryIndex