Impact of proposed evidenced-based
strategies on nursing leadership
Embedded in the characteristic of a transformational
nurse leader is the role of a change
agent. Leaders direct change within the organization
through articulating vision, providing
resources, and empowering bedside nurses to
incorporate evidence into practice.11 Nurse
leaders at the forefront of change serve a vital
role by steering these nurses in the desired
direction while leading through innovation of
EBPs that drive health care policies.18
Bridging the gap between an innovation
strategy and successful implementation of
changes that support evidenced-based nursing
practice continues to present a challenge
to the health care team.32 Roger’s Diffusion
of Innovation Theory provides a theoretical
framework to address dissemination and
implementation strategies to overcome this
challenge. Guided by theory and supported
by nursing and management research, the