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Nursing evidence base practice topic help

Hi, I am a nursing student and our assignment is to come up with a evidence based practice topic, formulate a PICO question, and later write a paper on the research we find. My problem is, I CANNOT THINK OF A TOPIC!

We are completing our preceptorship this semester and I was assigned the post critical care unit; however, I have yet to start my clinical rotations and the PICO question is due tomorrow. Our instructors wanted us to come up with a topic based on the patients seen on the floor, but since I haven't been able to start yet, it is difficult.

Does anyone have topic ideas?I was considering NG tube placement confirmation (aspiration, xray, ph strips), but I am not sure if you see a lot of NGs on step-down units. I also have been trying to think of things that are not over used like cough deep breathing, but at the same time something I can find evidence on. Thank you.

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    First thing that comes to mind is doing a project based on central line access--specifically with ports and PICCs--and the use of Biopatches. Lots of different facilities have different policies about their use versus the manufacturer's recommendation. Perhaps there are studies you can drum up about that.

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    Cauti's, pain management, falls, DVT, glycemic control, mobility. There's tons out there. It doesn't have to be a crazy topic keep it real.

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    There are plenty of NG tubes in stepdown :)

    OP, yours is not a unique problem. Consider using the Search feature in AllNurses-- it's up at the top of the page, just above the yellow line. Type in "PICO student" and check out the returns. You'll find lots of ideas, background, and references.

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