Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

This discussion board, you will discuss the importance of nursing research and its connection to patient care. Using the learning materials and activities from this module, follow the instructions below:

Instructions – Write

Your initial response should address the discussion prompt(s) and demonstrate critical thinking. Your response should make personal connections, incorporate course learning materials, and include scholarly references to support your main ideas. Your initial post should be no less than 250 words and a maximum of 750 words. Post your initial response by Wednesday, 11:59 pm.

Nursing research is essential to ensure safe patient care. For your initial discuss post, differentiate between problem solving and research. Discuss contributions nursing research has made to nursing practice and to health care. Describe the relationship of nursing research to nursing theory and practice. Then discuss at least two reasons why there is a disconnect between research findings and their implementation and use at the bedside?