Based upon your learning during this week’s lesson, consider how research and evidence-based practice shape nursing and healthcare delivery. Respond to the following:

• Why are research and evidence-based practice important for professional nursing?

• How do research and evidence-based practice impact quality and safety in the healthcare delivery?

• What is one example where research or evidence-based practice is improving health outcomes in your area of practice or in your organization?

• If you were to conduct an evidence-based practice initiative, what practice-related issue would you address, and why?

• What theoretical framework, model, or nursing theory would you use to guide the evidence-based practice initiative?