Learners who successfully complete the module will earn 1 contact hour of continuing nursing education credit. This contact hour is appropriate for Category A designation, learning specific to Ohio Board of Nursing law and rules.

PRN Continuing Education (OH-145/3-1-12) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This course will be available through September 30, 2010

Define evidence-based practice.
Describe the importance of using evidence-based practice to ensure safe patient care.

Read the entire study, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or higher, complete and submit the evaluation form, and complete registration information, including full name and credentials.

Step 1: Read provided materials for the course


Step 2: Take Multiple Choice Exam

Step 3: Upon successful completion of an exam (a score of 80% or higher), an email is generated automatically with confirmation of your completion. Upon successful completion of an exam, your certificate will be emailed within 2 weeks.

Step 4: Check back for the new course October 1, 2010

For Questions about the module or its content:
Contact Heather Blakely at (937) 225-2017 or by email at hblakely@coxohiomedia.com.

For assistance with technical issues related to the web site or completing the independent study:
Please contact jobshelp@coxohio.com.

Conflict of Interest: Planner/content expert Pam Dickerson and planner Barb Nash are co-owners of PRN Continuing Education, and thus have the potential for gaining business through the provision of the educational activity. The learning activity will be unbiased and free from advertising material.
Sponsorship: Cox Ohio Publishing has paid for the writing of this study. Cox Ohio Publishing has no control over content, content experts, or contact hours.
Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this activity from any organization that produces or sells products or services used in patient care.
Non-endorsement of Products: No products will be endorsed in this study.
Off-label use: No off-label use of medications will be discussed.
Purpose: This study is designed to provide the learner with information to facilitate the use of evidence-based practice to enhance quality nursing care. The purpose of this study is educational in nature. It is not intended to provide clinical or legal advice or to be a comprehensive compendium on evidence-based practice. For specific implementation information, please contact an appropriate professional, organization, legal resource, or facility policy.
Complementary/alternative therapies: No complementary/alternative therapies will be discussed.