Current emphasis on patient safety has increased the awareness of the critical role advocacy plays in promoting safe & clinical practice. Studies have shown that there is an increase in hospital-acquired infections if nurses' are unable to fully advocate for their patients. For this discussion forum, I would like each of you to conduct an academic inquiry on your chosen topic. Provide at least two current research and or EBP, provide a thorough nursing consideration & provide at least 1-2 thought provoking questions for your peers to ponder over.
There is no minimum word count for this assignment, I expect that each of you will provide a thorough write up of your professional opinion on the topic. Please utilize APA concepts and follow the rubric so that you can be aware of the grading component for this assignment.