Innovation

The starting point of innovation is the generation of new knowledge and creative ideas. The transformation of new knowledge and ideas into something useful is the beginning of the innovation process.

Innovation occurs in nursing with a new or reinvented idea, tool, system, or method. This creativity can be seen in evidence-based practice and other areas of nursing care. We invite you to use these tools, presentations, and ideas to advance your nursing practice and enhance the quality of your patients' lives.

• Pressure Ulcer Mythbuster (PDF file; 3.33 MB)

• Vital Signs Module

  • Blood Pressure (PPT file; 1.02 MB)

  • Pediatric Concerns (PPT file; 2.72 MB)

  • Pulse (PPT file; 601 KB)

  • Respiration (PPT file; 1.12 MB)

  • Temperature (PPT file; 1.9 MB)

  • Ambulatory Setting (PPT file; 1.69 MB)

• "Say Aaahhh" Evidence-Based Practice Project
  (PPT file; 778 KB)
  The July 2007 Innovation Presentation slideshow.

• Iowa-Based Model of EBP
  (PPT file; 4.7 MB)
  The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care provides a framework nurses can use to translate the best available evidence into their clinical practice. For more information, check out the Iowa Model online pages »

• West Los Angeles OB/GYN Journal Club
  (PPT file; 110 KB)
  View a picture of the Journal Club!

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