"The Mercy health system was privileged to be the first off campus CTEP EBP Immersion site. To say that it was a tremendous success is an understatement. We used the program to launch our Mercy-wide Nursing Research and Evidence Council. The chairs from facility councils across the system attended along with our masters-prepared nurse experts responsible for patient pathway development. It is so thrilling to hear them ask 'What does the evidence say?' then draft PICOT questions, search the literature, and find answers to drive decision-making and best practice across our system!"

Robin Kretschman, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President Nursing Excellence, Mercy Nursing Services , Chesterfield, MO

"The common saying ‘just a staff nurse’ does not apply to me. I am a nurse who provides evidence-based care at the direct point of care—the bedside—where it is most powerful. I implement, and mentor others in evidence-based practice on a daily basis in the 'real world'. I see evidence-based practices changing the way healthcare is delivered and positively impacting patient and family outcomes every day. Being an evidence-based clinician and mentor has totally enriched my professional practice!"

Lacey Ann Carlson , RN, BSN, CCRN, Staff Nurse, DNP student, Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, NJ