Discuss why EBP is an essential component of the practice of a BSN-prepared RN. Identify two ways in which you will continue to integrate evidence into your practice and encourage it within your work environment. What obstacles could challenge this plan, and what steps will you take to minimize their impact?
Why EBP is an essential component of the practice of a BSN-prepared RN
The rapidly changing healthcare environment in the 21st century demands healthcare practitioners and health organizations to constantly evaluate and update their practices to remain current with the emerging research developments. Currently, nurses are encouraged to undertake BSN program, which emphasizes on evidence based practice (EBP) to prepare them address the emerging health care needs and challenges across the country. EBP is a crucial component in the practice of a BSN prepared registered nurse because it prepares them on various aspects of patient care, leadership and healthcare management that are evident in today`s practice. Through EBP, nurses can stay updated about new medical protocols for patient care.
chool children receive free school meals (FSM). The Children’s Society (2017b) suggest that FSM are a crucial entitlement and having a healthy, hot meal each day enables the child to concentrate and can have a positive impact on classroom behaviour supporting the DfE and the need for FSM to continue.
The coalition government have pledged to end child poverty by 2020 (Poverty and Social Exclusion, 2014), however, one in five children are still going to school hungry (Pells, 2016). Breakfast clubs and after school clubs are an essential part of educating and providing a meal to children who need it. Specifically, looking at breakfast clubs, improved attendance, learning, healthy eating and social development are shown and exemplifies the importance of each educational setting providing one (Yardley, n.d.). Furthermore, breakfast clubs provide an essential role for children who struggle with social development (Children’s Food Trust, 2016). They can form new friendships and develop trusting relationships with staff.
Based on the findings of Yardley (n.d.) it can be argued that breakfast clubs are primarily taken up by families who are receiving universal credits (Low income families) however, those hard to reach families will only use the clubs if trusting relationships are formed with key members of staff.
Parental engagement benefits both the child and the school in turn the child should attend school regularly and the parent will ask for help when needed. A key aspect of early help hubs is the way the agencies work together for maximum impact to support the parent/carer (Hampshire Safeguarding Children’s Board, 2017). Early help hubs provide support for mental health, housing support and many other issues. Moreover, reach out to those parents with the support required that will in turn ensure the child stays safe, healthy, enjoys and achieves, makes a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing (Every Child Matters, 2003).
Emotional intelligence is ‘the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the