Authors

1. Rose Bovino, Leonie PhD, RN, CEN
2. Aquila, Anne M. MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
3. Bartos, Susan PhD, RN, CCRN
4. McCurry, Tina BSN, RN, CCRC
5. Cunningham, C. Elizabeth MSN, RN
6. Lane, Todd MAT, MLS
7. Rogucki, Nicole MSN, RN, CNOR
8. DosSantos, Jamie BSN, RN
9. Moody, Danielle BSN, RN, CCRN
10. Mealia-Ospina, Karen BSN, RN
11. Pust-Marcone, Jancee MS, RN, CCRN
12. Quiles, Jonathan RN

Abstract

Evidence indicates that nurses inconsistently engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). This cross-sectional study of 402 nurses at a medical-surgical hospital identifies strategies for augmenting EBP. Nurses' EBP beliefs scores were higher than their EBP implementation scores. Those with baccalaureate/postgraduate degrees had higher EBP beliefs and implementation scores than those with associate degrees or diplomas. Bedside or direct care nurses were less likely to have baccalaureate/higher degrees and had lower EBP beliefs and implementation scores than did those nurses not serving in direct care roles.