The nurse wants to develop an evidence-based practice.What must this nurse do first?

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Before developing an evidence-based practice, the nurse needs to learn how to critically appraise research reports. This is essential to ensure that the practice is based on valid and reliable evidence. The other options - getting permission from the employer, contacting a consultant, and categorizing research findings - may be necessary steps but they come after the essential step of learning to critically appraise research reports.

The Nurse Wants to Develop an Evidence-Based Practice