PEERS RESPOND
Post a description of the healthcare organization website you reviewed. Describe where, if at all, EBP appears (e.g., the mission, vision, philosophy, and/or goals of the healthcare organization, or in other locations on the website). Then, explain whether this healthcare organization’s work is grounded in EBP and why or why not. Finally, explain whether the information you discovered on the healthcare organization’s website has changed your perception of the healthcare organization. Be specific and provide example

THERESA J
Initial Post
Evidence-based practice is using evidence to make the best decisions about patient care while enhancing patient experience, providing quality and safe care, reducing costs, and empowering the healthcare team (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2023). For this discussion post, I chose the professional organization, the American Nurses Association. Evidence-based practice appears in the About section of the American Nurses Association website. The American Nurses Association (n.d.) states that they exist to advance the nursing profession by promoting high nursing practice standards, promoting a safe work environment, supporting the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues; this shows alignment with the EBP quadruple aim. The American Nurses Association endorses Evidence-based Practice and provides resources on Evidence-based Practice for nurses on the ANA website. The American Nurses Association (n.d.) states how knowledge gained from evidence-based research in nursing influences standard nursing care policies. Quality research is vital to EBP, and the American Nurses Association supports some of the profession’s major scientific studies through research grants, which shows that the professional organization’s work is grounded on Evidence-based Practice. Nursing is constantly evolving, and research such as those funded by the American Nurses Association corrects the de-implementation of unnecessary practices when implementing evidence-based practices (Hunt et al., 2023). The information discovered has changed my perception of healthcare organizations and shown me the importance of supporting professional organizations. Organizations like the American Nurses Association support nurses and promote safe nursing practice and the best patient outcomes. For example, the American Nurses Association (n.d.) collaborates with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to allocate funding for innovative research and scientific inquiry on the contributions of nursing practice in ambulatory care to patient care, safety, and quality. Showing support through membership allows healthcare organizations to function, continue with research support, and support members’ professional growth.

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Main post
“World Health Organization has suggested that health improvement in communities is dependent upon nursing services underpinned by evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP refers to using the best available evidence for decision-making and providing efficient and effective care for patients on a scientific basis. Systematic implementation of EBP can enhance healthcare safety and improve patient outcomes” (Li et al., 2019). EBPs have been proven to reduce healthcare costs, deliver high-quality healthcare, and improve patient outcomes.
Many professional nursing organizations support and encourage nurses to do more research and publish clinical research papers based on practical evidence. According to AANP (2019), The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is a professional organization for nurse practitioners (NP) and NP students through a paid membership. There are about 121,000 members, which provide up-to-date news on healthcare topics, advocacy at the national and state levels, and the resources needed for professional growth. “AANP serves as a robust resource for NPs and their practice and houses the only comprehensive database of NPs in the United States. Research at AANP is essential for understanding how NPs are shaping the future of healthcare” (AANP, 2019).
As an NP student, joining AANP will provide me with an opportunity to advance my nursing knowledge to provide high-quality care to patients from diversified communities through education, research, and leadership. I will have an opportunity to touch many patients’ lives and will be able to advocate for better patient outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and high-quality healthcare delivery. This professional organization provides a platform for networking with other NPs to share their clinical knowledge and skills. “The Collaborative Learning Network (CLN) is the first open forum offered by the AANP to facilitate social learning and networking. A platform for asynchronous and self-directed communication, the CLN supports learning through observation, discussion, and knowledge sharing between peers and faculty, contributing to a richer source of diverse perspectives” (Collaborative Learning Networ