Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Mission

The Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council (NREBPC) at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center guides and provides oversight for the implementation of nursing research, and evidence-based practice (EBP) projects that consider the integration of empirical evidence, clinical expertise, and target population preference.

The council will work with Quality Performance Improvement to synergize projects. Ultimately, the work of this council will result in ongoing promotion, education, implementation of current nursing research and EBP to provide quality outcomes, cost-effective patient care, and dissemination of work through conferences and publications.

Vision

To create a culture of awareness, inquiry, and empowerment for nursing research and EBP.

Values and Council Goals

-Establish and maintain processes for approving and conducting EBP projects; conducting nursing research; supporting EBP projects and nursing research.

-Develop educational tools to guide research and EBP processes

• Increase EBP projects
• Increase nursing research
• Improve staff registered nurse engagement
• Improve the culture of safety

-Disseminate work
 

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