The goal of a nursing paper is to give the student experience in solving nursing problems using evidence-based practice (EBP). The paper is the written proof that the student understands the EBP process. The student must apply skills in the following areas:
- Identifying a problem that a nurse can solve
- Selecting appropriate resources
- Communicating in own words the “gist’ of the resources (avoiding direct quotes as much as possible)
- Presenting a solution to the nursing problem by suggesting appropriate nursing interventions
- Using APA format and style to communicate the process
