Praise for Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines, Third Edition

“Part of the challenge of teaching the EBP process is how to keep it simple so frontline staff can understand the process and stop seeing it as so complex that only nurses pursuing graduate studies can comprehend. That is where this book comes in handy. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice PET (Practice question, Evidence, and Translation) process is explained in an understandable, guiding manner from beginning to end. In addition to helping one be organized, the tools are an integral part of further understanding the EBP components. The exemplars make EBP ‘doable’ and thus relatable. It is impressive that cited EBP projects were implemented by a single nurse or team of nurses, ranging from frontline staff to multidisciplinary teams, and including partnering physicians. The book also covers how to overcome barriers to EBP and how to sustain change achieved from implementing the process. This book gives nurses the knowledge and power to disseminate EBP, and it is not far-fetched to expect EBP to be a nursing habit.”

-Ruth Bala-Kerr, MSN, RN, CNS, CPHQ, NE-BC

Director, Clinical Professional Development, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

“As a clinical nurse leader and EBP champion, I absolutely love the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines book; it is my all-time favorite resource book on the subject. I had the opportunity to attend a Johns Hopkins EBP boot camp, and while reading this book, I felt as though I was having that amazing experience again! This book is easy to read and a great tool for nurses on any level of proficiency. I recommend it as a practical way to integrate EBP into any practice environment.”

-Kimberly M. Barnes, MSN, RN, CNL

Clinical Nurse Leader, Patient Care Services

“In 2006, our organization chose to adopt the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model because of its ease of use and its tools for nurses with diverse educational backgrounds. with each new edition, the authors improve the quality and function of this model. This third edition provides further depth and clarification with the addition of a new chapter, ‘Lessons From Practice: Using the JHNEBP Tools,’ and translation tools that provide clear, concise instruction. we will continue to use this book as a resource for our nurses and allied health professionals in developing their knowledge and skills in identification and translation of evidence into daily clinical and administrative decision-making.”

-Barbara L. Buchko, DNP, RNC-MNN

Director of Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research,

WellSpan Health

“In early 2000, The Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) was very fortunate to be the pilot site for the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model. PACU nurses from inpatient and ambulatory settings were invited to participate. There was a sense of staff reluctance and lack of appreciation for what their involvement meant. Seeing the nurses’ active engagement in the pilot and outcome was every nurse manager’s dream. Using evidence in making decisions became a reality. Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines, Third Edition, captures the essence of nursing excellence in practice. This book illustrates the barriers in today’s nursing practice in developing critical thinking and competence; it provides the structure, process, tools, and measurement of outcomes for proficiency levels ranging from nursing students to leaders and for every setting. I am most grateful to Johns Hopkins for its nursing leadership in the culture of inquiry.”

-Dina A. Krenzischek, PhD, RN, CPAN, CFRE, FAAN

Director of Professional Practice, Mercy Medical Center

“Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines is very practical, with clarity about how to determine evidence levels and additional factors that influence practice. The new model is active and interrelating. Support materials available to end users are reasonably priced, practical, and helpful to bedside nurses who conduct evidence-based practice projects. We use these materials for EBP improvement, EBP internships, and nurse residency. Model elements are easy to understand and explain. The detailed, stepwise progression from forming a team and clinical question to disseminating findings guides a comprehensive and systematic approach to EBP. The focus on translation of best evidence into practice addresses one of the most challenging and critical phases of EBP. Our Organizational Nursing Research Council adopted the JHNEBP Model and has been using the support materials for almost 10 years. The exemplars are helpful in supporting learning. Our hospital purchased the ebook, and we look forward to updating to the third edition.”

-Debra Haas Stavarski, PhD, MS, RN

Director of Nursing Research, Reading Hospital, Reading Health System