Evidence-Based Practice by B. Melnyk, F. Paul, M. DeGrazia | OPENPediatrics

Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN discusses her groundbreaking work in Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and how it impacts the field of nursing. She explains why it is vital for practicing nurses and advanced practice nurses to be competent in Evidence Based Practice. She will explain the positive outcomes it has on patients, hospitals, and healthcare costs. Following this presentation, participants will be able to: - Identify key strategies for building evidence-based practice culture and environment - Identify the competencies of evidence-based practice - Discuss successful methods for teaching EBP to nursing staff - Explain how EBP applies to PhD and DNP trained nurses - Explain Dr. Melnyk's COPE program to help depressed children and teens