Research and evidence based practice are integral to advanced practice nursing. Describe how you will demonstrate/utilize these to set yourself apart as an “excellent” APN.

1. Provide an example of an evidence based policy that you would like to implement in your practice. How will you implement it?
2. Provide the details of working through organization structures in obtaining feedback from your staff and organization on how to implement it.
3. Explore the AHRQ website Links to an external site.and pick a quality care initiative that may impact quality client care in hospitals or areas of industry that deliver health care.
4. Read a few case studies in the “AHRQ’s Impact on Health Care” and pick 2. Compare and Contrast how the AHRQ research or evidence behind these case studies improves client care outcomes.
5. Describe and summarize the role of the APRN in case management and the clinical expertise skills required as a foundation for case management
6. Explain how evidence based practice research influences patient care outcomes