Developing evidence-based practice among students

Nurs Times. 2011;107(49-50):21-3.

Abstract

In response to government initiatives and the rise in patient empowerment, nurses are increasingly being challenged to deliver high-quality care supported by evidence-based practice. This can be a challenge for nurse educators providing the foundation for pre-registration student nurses. Evidence-based practice within nursing is achieved by developing and supporting patient-centred approaches to care using the most current evidence. This facilitates the development of a questioning approach incorporating the four principles of healthcare ethics--beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy and justice.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Nursing*
  • Evidence-Based Nursing / education*
  • Humans
  • Patient-Centered Care*
  • United Kingdom