Today, evidence-based nursing practice is a rapidly developing area of training that aims to improve the effectiveness and quality of health care professionals. Such a practice helps nurses operate with scientific information skillfully and independently, finding and evaluating up-to-date, relevant data and evaluating it critically and objectively (Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). Therefore, I agree with my colleague that evidence-based practice is critical for registered nurses in BSN practice.
An essential part of integrating this method is training, which should include both theory and practice. I support my colleague that seminars and second participation in ongoing learning are necessary. At the same time, in my opinion, emphasis should also be placed on practice so that information is remembered better. It could involve the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. In addition, several meetings could be held where real cases would be considered, and the nurses would have to prepare and then confront each other in a discussion format with their arguments. It will keep the trainees interested and further encourage evidence-based practice to become an integral part of the corporate culture in the future.
One of the critical issues for health care is the ever-increasing turnover rate. As my colleague pointed out, this aspect leads to the loss of good professionals. In addition, it can harm patient engagement and overall customer service (De Simone et al., 2018). Various tools can be used to prevent turnover; one of the key ones is the method of motivation. However, it is essential to add that tools such as group conferences, anonymous job satisfaction surveys, opportunities for private meetings with supervisors, an adequate schedule would be helpful. It is necessary to provide training for nurses, improve their skills, listen to their requirements and wishes because they are the workers that determine the impression of the services of the medical organization.
References
De Simone, S., Planta, A., & Cicotto, G. (2018). The role of job satisfaction, work engagement, self-efficacy and agentic capacities on nurses’ turnover intention and patient satisfaction. Applied Nursing Research, 39, 130-140.
Mackey, A., & Bassendowski, S. (2017). The history of evidence-based practice in nursing education and practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 33(1), 51-55. Web.