Directions:

On the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website, select a topic involving nurse communication around bedside shift report.

Select a specific topic where there exists a gap between research findings and the implementation of those findings into practice. In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, address the following:

Introduce the topic, present supporting research findings, and discuss the desired outcomes of putting that research into practice.
Assess to what extent the practice is being implemented.
Evaluate possible barriers to implementation into practice.
Propose ways to overcome the barriers.
Discuss the resources available on the selected site to inform the transition from research into practice.

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

Review the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website to complete the assignment.
Use at least two additional scholarly research sources published within the last 5 years. Provide citations and references for all sources used.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please Review the rubric prior to the beginning to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.