Embark on an innovative expedition with Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice: A Competency-Based Approach that leads nursing students through a first-of-its-kind framework integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) methods. Crafted by a diverse and distinguished group of nursing professionals, this book prepares students to achieve EBPQI competency prior to professional entry, marking a paradigm shift that will accelerate the pace of positive change for patients and populations.

Facing head-on the obstacles of a changing healthcare system combined with consistent availability of new research, this book uniquely embraces these challenges, empowering students to sustain current and high-quality levels of practice.

Written in a highly engaging and approachable manner, Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice is thoughtfully organized into several chapters that cover various topics related to EBPQI including: setting the stage for clear understanding of research, the nurse's role in identifying problems, searching for evidence, critically appraising quantitative and qualitative evidence, appraising other types of evidence, patient preferences and values, fundamentals of quality improvement, the nurse's role in implementation of EBP and QI initiatives, evaluating the impact of EBPQI, the nurse's responsibility to ensure dissemination of EBPQI efforts, lifelong learning, and legacy building.

Featuring cutting-edge resources including the first evidence searching question created for nurses by nurses, the Mountain Model to guide EBPQI, an AACN New Essentials competency index, critical appraisal tools, and an evidence-based personal improvement plan template, the book well equips learners in their pursuit of excellence.

Building on the success of the award-winning Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement for Professional Nursing Practice: A Competency-Based Approach, this textbook invites current and aspiring nurse leaders to elevate their understanding of evidence-based practice and quality improvement (EBPQI). Adopting a competency-based approach, the text aligns with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's The Essentials: Core Competencies of Nursing Education.

Leading Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Initiatives in Advanced Nursing Practice is designed for graduate and doctoral level courses that prepare nurses for advanced practice nursing roles, including certified nurse midwifes, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and all advanced nursing roles and specialties. This text can also be highly effective as a guide for current nurse leaders engaged in expeditions to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Featuring contributions from distinguished experts across the field, the book offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to mastering the interconnected processes of research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement (QI). It underscores the indispensable role of these combined elements in driving continuous healthcare advancements. With a strong focus on developing advanced nursing practice competencies, the text equips nurses to lead transformative, system-level initiatives in healthcare.

Chapters cover critical aspects of EBPQI leadership from identification of the problem to critical appraisal of the research and other types of evidence to support practice change, implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and dissemination stretching beyond the nursing discipline. Progressive exemplars are included in each chapter. Completed critical appraisal tools demonstrate real-world applicability. This book can serve as a compass for those who are committed to positively impacting health and healthcare to reach the summit as current and future nurse leaders.