The purpose is to discuss the differences between QI, EBP, and research evidence. Why should nurses know and understand the differences among these three concepts?
Page 1: Title page: Create a title for your paper. Refer to your APA. Page 2: Abstract: The abstract should open with a sentence that will serve as an introduction to the purpose of the paper. Refer to your APA Manual. An abstract is usually a brief outline of the contents of the paper that typically does not exceed 250 words. At the end of the abstract place the phrase Key Words, and denote 3-4 keywords that would describe your paper (as for publication and indexing in CINAHL or PubMed). Page 3-8: Narrative (Six pages maximum) Headings: Significance and Background: Start the paper with a short paragraph that introduces the topic in the paper. (Approximately ‘A-page). Headings: Quality Improvement (QI) (Approximately 1 page). Do not write in the first person. Headings: Evidence-Based Practice: (EBP) (Approximately 1 page). Headings: Original Research Evidence: (Approximately 1 page). Headings: Discussion: Why should nurses know and understand the differences among these three concepts, (Approximately 1-page). Headings: Conclusion. Summarize the key points from your discussion. (Approximately 1 page). Page Reference page: Refer to your APA Manual. High quality references, including current journals. Diverse references, including current research-based journal articles. Primary references for the majority of citations. Paraphrasing for the majority of references. References reflect a broad understanding of topic. IM=11