The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 38 No. 6 November/December 2007
By Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
ABSTRACT
There are many initiatives under way to teach nursing staff about evidence-based practice, but how many educators seek evidence as a basis for their teaching? Nursing education needs more higher quality research, teachers willing to question their current practices, and nurse educators who ask whether there is a better way of promoting learning and performance. This article provides a perspective of how nurse educators can develop an evidence-based approach to their teaching using the research that is available in nursing education.
AUTHOR
Dr. Oermann is Professor and Divison Chair, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Address correspondence to Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Professor and Divison Chair, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, 433 Carrington Hall, CB #7460, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.
