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Benefits of Becoming a Member
NNPN BENEFITS FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
WEBSITE FEATURES FOR MEMBERS ONLY
EDUCATIONAL MODULES
Educational modules are available for use by member organizations. Modules include introductory and advanced Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) content. Some modules contain audio and others are designed to be easily adapted for presentation in your organization with notes for presenters. Also included is a community-based module for introducing school nurses to Evidence-Based Practice, promoting collaboration across the larger nursing community. Please note that the educational modules under development at this time are designed to meet member requests. Modules will be added on an ongoing basis. Below are a few examples of the modules currently posted.
o Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (Version 1 has audio/video; Version 2 is traditional PowerPoint for adaptation and presentation by a presenter from your organization)
By the former Education Workgroup, now the Education and Networking Workgroup
Objectives:
- Discuss why Evidence-Based Practice is important
- Discuss how Evidence-Based Practice fits within our organizational mission
- Identify resources within our organization that support Evidence-Based Practice
- Discuss examples of Evidence-Based Practice projects
o Evolution of Evidence-Based Practice
By NNPN Staff
This PowerPoint presentation (with audio) provides a review of the differences between conduct of research, research utilization, Evidence-Based Practice and quality improvement.
o Guideline Critique
By NNPN Staff
This PowerPoint presentation (with audio) goes through the critique of the Assessing Heart Failure in Long Term Care guideline using the AGREE form.
RESOURCES CONTRIBUTED BY OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS:
NNPN WEBSITE RESOURCES
JOURNAL CLUB
Our journal club section features articles on how to start a journal club, forms to use when critiquing articles, online article critiques every other month (alternating months), and an opportunity to share journal club experiences with nurses in our member sites. Member sites may suggest articles for critique. Experienced journal club mentors are available for assistance via email communication.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE GUIDELINES
At the request of the University of Iowa School of Nursing, we have removed the EBP Guidelines orignially disseminated via the Nursing Research Translation and Dissemination Core. As you know, most of these were over 5 years old. We are currently reviewing evidence-based information for practice and will be posting that information on this site for your ready access. Thanks for your tolerance as we make these changes. Feel free to contact Larisa Leader at lleader@umich.edu with questions.
EVIDENCE-BASED SEARCH ENGINE
This search feature allows your staff to quickly search for EBP articles, information, or EBP guidelines on topics of interest. Because our search engine looks only for information on pre-approved EBP sites, we streamline the process of obtaining the best evidence.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS
The purpose of this section of our website is to provide our members with summaries of an array of instruments for measuring core healthcare delivery context variables. We provide instrument description, psychometric data, references and sources. The organizational context consists of core elements that include culture and climate, interactive human relationships, and the measurement and evaluation processes specific to the organization. While there is no general consensus on which set of core elements are key to promoting EBP, we will be adding various instruments to measure those core elements that are suggested in the literature to influence the rate and sustainability of EBP.
FORUM FOR SHARING EBP PROJECTS
Sample evidence-based practice project reports provide real success stories from a number of member organizations. Each project report gives an opportunity to see the process and outcomes which provide opportunities for discussion and shared learning among members.
NEWS UPDATES ON EBP FROM MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Members can submit their EBP project for consideration to be featured on the website and in the newsletter. This is an excellent way to see what other sites are doing and obtain new ideas and information for implementing change in your organization. This opportunity allows exceptional performance in EBP from your organization to be recognized throughout the NNPN community.
FEATURED NURSE
Member sites nominate a member from their organization to be featured on our NNPN homepage and in the newsletter. This is an opportunity to showcase individual successes and contributions to EBP that impact organizations.
STAFF NURSE SECTION
This section is made specifically for our NNPN staff nurses. It is designed for ease of use with pertinent information all in one spot for quick access. It includes the following menus: About Us, Discussion Board, and Eye on Evidence.
NNPN DISCUSSION BOARD
Take part in online discussions, or just listen in to learn what is on the mind of nurses throughout the NNPN.
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NON-WEBSITE RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES
LIVE! ONLINE
Our live, interactive, online journal club is held every other month via Centra, the NNPN web-conferencing system. The Journal Club sessions feature critiques on selected hot-topic EBP articles chosen by NNPN members.
Our interactive, educational Lunch-n-Learn sessions are held every other month via Centra. These sessions feature topics chosen by NNPN members and are presented by experts in the area. Examples of previous topics have included: Leadership in Evidence-Based Practice, Opiod Safety, and Influenza Update.
*Please note, as a reminder to anyone at a VA site, that you will need to join the group from a non-VA computer or network in order to use Centra.
OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
Our member organizations have the opportunity to participate in research studies that are being conducted by researchers in the NNPN. You will be informed of new opportunities as they arise, but participation is voluntary and you are under no obligation to participate.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE NNPN
Because the NNPN is a learning collaborative, we value each member organization’s expertise. Below are ways you may join with us in making the NNPN a valuable resource:
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Report on an EBP project in your organization
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Share an evidence synthesis on a clinical or management topic of your choice
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Share an EBP policy or procedure from your organization
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Participate as a member in the following workgroups:
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Provide an educational module related to EBP or Translation Science
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Send news of EBP events in your organization
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Participate in a future research project
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Facilitate the Live Online Journal Club
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Present a Lunch-n-Learn online session