Changing Nephrology Nurses' Beliefs about the Value of Evidence-Based Practice and Ability to Implement in Clinical Practice

Changing Nephrology Nurses' Beliefs about the Value of Evidence-Based Practice and Ability to Implement in Clinical Practice


Identification: nnj_nd_15A4
Issue: November-December 2015
Volume: Vol. 42, No. 6
Credits (Post Test and/or Evaluation Required)
Available until 12/31/2017
  • 1.30 - CH
  • 0.00 - Rx


Contact hours available until 12/31/2017.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board Statements of Disclosure:
In accordance with ANCC governing rules Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board statements of disclosure are published with each CNE offering.

Paula Dutka MSN, RN, CNN, disclosed that she is a coordinator of Clinical Trials for the following sponsors: Amgen, Rockwell Medical, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Akebia Therapeutics, and Dynavax Technologies.

Norma J. Gomez, MBA, MSN, CNNe, disclosed that she is a member of the ZS Pharma Advisory Council.

Carol M. Headley DNSc, ACNP-BC, RN, CNN, disclosed that she is a Consultant and/or member of the Corporate Speaker’s Bureau for Sanofi Renal, and a member of the Advisory Board for Amgen.

Tamara M. Kear, PhD, RN, CNS, CNN, disclosed that she is a Fresenius employee, and freelance editor for Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins and Elsevier publishing companies.

All other members of the Editorial Board had no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor, and Sally Russell, MN, CMSRN, CPP ANNA Education Director.

There are no other disclosures to declare.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor, and Sally Russell, MN, CMSRN, CPP ANNA Education Director.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Goal
To provide an overview of the findings of a descriptive study exploring nephrology nurses’ beliefs about the value of evidence-based practice (EBP) and their ability to implement into practice.

Objectives:
  1. Describe the role of nephrology nurses in evidence-based practice (EBP).
  2. Report the findings of a descriptive study exploring nephrology nurses’ beliefs about the value of EBP and their ability to implement into practice.
  3. Discuss the clinical implications of study findings.

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Expired On: Dec 31, 2017