NUR 190 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE/A+ GRADED

Week 7: Service Learning and Community [S. Genz] ‘Olu ‘Olu Resiliency, flexibility, kindness Service Learning Service: Marianist & nursing value; integral to Chaminade students; part of our calling Learning: Learning based on course outcomes; builds foundation for nursing practice Goals of Service Learning 1. Increase self awareness 2. Develop leadership skill and capacity 3. Do good work; help others in need 4. Learn about partnerships & teamwork 5. Become a professional Week 8: Evidence Based Practice [S.Jarvis] IOM Institute of Medicine IOM Core Competencies 1. Provide patient­centered care 2. Work in interdisciplinary teams 3. Employ evidence based practice (EBP) 4. Apply quality improvement 5. Utilize informatics IOM Definition of EBP “Integrate best research with clinical expertise and patient values for optimum care, and participate in learning and research activities to the extent possible.” The way you practice nursing should be based on evidence. Systematic review/appraisal of evidence (research results, PT assessment & history, clinician’s expertise and PT’s preferences and values) What Does EBP Do? 1. Improve quality of care 2. Avoid underuse of care 3. Avoid misuse of care 4. Avoid Overuse of care Research Major source of best evidence for EBP o Systematic investigation; includes development, testing, and evaluation o Designed to develop/contribute generalizable knowledge