Evidence Into Practice: Leading New Graduate Nurses to Evidence-Based Practice Through a Nurse Residency Program.

Abstract

NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (NRPs) provide an opportunity to engage new graduate nurses in evidence-based practice (EBP). New graduates bring fresh knowledge, ideas, and energy to the practice environment and need to be embraced in a culture of EBP. This article will discuss lessons learned in providing support to new graduate nurses completing an EBP project as part of a NRP. Janet Hosking, MSN, RN-BC, Nursing Practice Leader, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Katie Knox, MSN, RN-BC, Lecturer, University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA Jeana Forman, MSN, RNC, Nursing Practice Leader, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Lou Ann Montgomery, PhD, RN-BC, Director, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Jill Gaffney Valde, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, Clinical, University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA Laura Cullen, DNP, RN, FAAN, is an Evidence-Based Practice Scientist, Office of Nursing Research, Evidence-Based Practice and Quality, Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA