Empowering new nurses: Evidence-based clinical decision support

Safety and quality in clinical care are key responsibilities for all healthcare professionals, including new nurses entering the field. However, early-career nurses often lack the experience and resources to make informed clinical decisions confidently. This webinar introduces evidence-based solutions and decision-support resources designed to bridge that gap and empower new nurses in their practice.

In this JBI LIVE webinar, hosted by Wolters Kluwer Health and in partnership with Johns Hopkins Nursing and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), leaders in evidence-based practice addresses the need for practical, evidence-based clinical decision support for new nurses. Participants explore how integrating JBI resources into practice can enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and build professional confidence.

Key benefits:

• Solve challenges: Gain insights into solving new nurses' common challenges, such as applying evidence to real-world clinical scenarios and patient care.
• Expert insights: Learn from experienced healthcare leaders and educators about the importance of evidence-based practice and how it can elevate clinical care from the start of your career.
• Practical tools: Access tools and decision support resources explicitly designed for new nurses, including practical steps to implement evidence-based solutions into daily practice.

About the moderator

Kylie Porritt, BN, MNSc, PhD

Director of Transfer Science, JBI

Dr. Kylie Porritt is the Director of the Transfer Science Division at JBI and the Editor-in-Chief of the JBI EBP Database. She has been an active contributor to the field of evidence-based healthcare for nearly two decades. She leads a team of dedicated, passionate researchers, and together, collaborating with local and international stakeholders, they develop rigorous, trustworthy evidence-based resources to inform and guide clinical decision-making and practice. Dr. Porritt is an experienced, published researcher who has conducted multiple systematic reviews and various health-related research projects. She is particularly interested in advancing the methodology underpinning the development of evidence-based point-of-care resources and has made a critical contribution to developing the methodology for the synthesis of qualitative evidence.

About the speakers

Madeleine Whalen, MSN/MPH, RN, CEN, NPD-BC

Evidence-Based Practice Program Coordinator, Johns Hopkins Health System

Madeleine Whalen is the Evidence-Based Practice Program Coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Health System and an editor and author of the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Model and Guidelines, 4th and 5th Editions. In this role she educates and supports frontline nurses in completing robust and actionable EBP projects rooted in bedside experience. She began her nursing career in the Emergency Department while earning her Master’s Degrees in Nursing and Public Health. She is a JBI Scientific Writer and a member of the Journal of Emergency Nursing editorial board. She continues to work clinically part-time as well as serving as adjunct faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the Johns Hopkins Medicine Center for Global Emergency Care. Her professional interests include global health, evidence synthesis, and empowering nurses to advance the profession and science of nursing through inquiry.

Adam Cooper, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, EBP-C

Director of Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Nursing Quality UCSF Centre for Evidence Implementation: A JBI Center of Excellence
Co-Director for Global Programs, UCSF Leadership Institute
Health Leadership Associate, UCSF School of Nursing

Dr. Adam Cooper directs the development of Nursing Continuous Improvement strategies at UCSF Health. He also serves as the Director of the UCSF JBI Center and supports the UCSF School of Nursing through leadership development and evidence-based practice (EBP) curricula. He received a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from the UCSF School of Nursing and holds national certification in both Nursing Professional Development and EBP. Adam has held several leadership roles within UCSF and has been involved in and facilitated many leadership development programs both internally at UCSF, regionally and internationally. He is married to a nurse, has two kids, and loves jazz bands.

About JBI

JBI is a global organisation promoting and supporting evidence-based decisions that improve health and health service delivery. JBI offers a unique range of solutions to access, appraise, and apply the best available evidence. JBI is driven to improving health outcomes in communities globally by promoting and supporting the use of the best available evidence to inform decisions made at the point of care. This work begins and ends with the needs of those working in and using healthcare services. Find out more about JBI.

About Johns Hopkins Nursing

The Johns Hopkins Center for Nursing Inquiry strives to build capacity for nurses to participate in the three forms of clinical inquiry: evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. At the Center for Nursing Inquiry, we offer a variety of educational resources and expert guidance to help nurses engage in meaningful, high-quality scholarly work. We are dedicated to advancing the science of nursing. Find out more about The Johns Hopkins Center for Nursing Inquiry.

About UCSF

At the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), we are driven by the idea that when the best research, the best teaching, and the best patient care converge, we can deliver breakthroughs that help heal the world. Our hospitals and educational programs consistently rank among the best in the US, with numerous awards, and have achieved Magnet®️ recognition since 2012. Find out more about UCSF.