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Nursing:Cultivating Curiosity/Culture of Evidence Module

Curiosity readings

Readings to peak your curiosity about curiosity:

Melnyk, B., Fineout-Overholt, E., Stillwell, S., & Williamson, K. (2009). Evidence-based practice, step by step: igniting a spirit of inquiry:an essential foundation for evidence-based practice. Am J Nurs.2009;109(11):49-52.

Kashdan, T., Stiksma, M., Disabato, D., McKnight, P., Bekier, J., Kaji, J., & Lazarus, R. (2018). The five-dimensional curiosity scale: Capturing the bandwidth of curiosity and identifying four unique subgroups of curious people. Journal of Research in Personality, 73, 130-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2017.11.011

Eason, Toni, DNP,M.S., A.P.H.N.-B.C. (2010). Lifelong learning: Fostering a culture of curiosity. Creative Nursing, 16(4), 155-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1078-4535.16.4.155

EBP/EIP readings

Additional reading:

Woodbury, M.G. et al (2014). Evidence-based Practice vs Evidence-Informed Practice: What's the difference? Wound Care Canada. 12(1). 

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Content authors

Please note: While this guide is managed by Francesca Frati, the contents of the guide were developed in collaboration with nursing faculty at the Ingram School of Nursing: Irene Sarasua,  Argerie Tsimicalis, Jodi Tuck, Amanda Cervantes and Caroline Marchionni.

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