The functions of staff nurses in a culture of evidence-based ...

[dejastew]

The functions of staff nurses in a culture of evidence-based practice include (select all that apply):
 
  a. functioning as change champions.
  b. facilitating adoption of practice change.
  c. facilitating use of research findings in practice.
  d. overseeing the process and progress of projects as project director.
  e. identifying important and clinically rele-vant topics to develop into evidence-based practice improvements.

Question 2

The best definition of politics is a process used to____.
 
  a. Determine rules and regulations for health care legislation
  b. Establish and disperse funding for nonprofit health care organizations
  c. Facilitate competition and individuality in the health care market
  d. Influence the allocation of scarce resources in setting health policy

[karmakat49]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
Staff nurses are ideally positioned to identify important and clinically relevant topics to develop into evidence-based practice improvements. Staff nurses are expert clinicians who have the skills to collaborate and problem solve, finding many creative solutions. They are critical to providing quality care through implementation of evidence-based practices. Staff nurses can function as change champions and core group members within their current functions. With appropriate coaching and support staff, nurses also can function as an opinion leader or even project director. Advanced practice nurses usually have the responsibility of facilitating use of research findings in practice.

Answer to Question 2

D
Politics is the process of influencing the allocation of scarce resources or the use of power for change. The policy-making process is influenced by values and analysis.

[dejastew]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[JCABRERA33]

Excellent