AACN sub-competency4.2cP1 · Head

Use best evidence in practice.

AACN domain: 4.Scholarship for the Discipline
Competency: 4.2Integrate best evidence into nursing practice.
Five Practices mapping: P1 · HeadThe Game Plan

Progression Indicators

The three-bucket rubric for this sub-competency. Behavioral anchors are shown when available.

Not Demonstrated

No evidence yet. Either the behavior has not been performed in a captured context, or the captured evidence does not yet meet the rubric.

Novice anchor: Follows protocol because it is the protocol; uncertain about evidence base; does not question outdated practices.

Developing

Matches the AACN Developing descriptor for this sub-competency. Caps at Developing in solo activation mode for P3 (Hands) sub-comps without preceptor observation.

Advanced beginner anchor: Uses best evidence in practice; can cite source for major care decisions; recognizes when local practice diverges from evidence.

Developed

Matches the AACN Developed descriptor. For P3 sub-comps this requires a preceptor or peer observation to triangulate the self-report.

Competent anchor: Integrates best evidence with clinical judgment; advocates for practice changes when evidence supports.

Deeper analysis coming. All 434 sub-competency pages are scaffolded against the AACN definition, the Five Practices mapping, and the Progression Indicator rubric. 5 carry the full narrative this version (listed on the framework index). The remaining long-form copy is being authored alongside the behavioral anchors and will land in the next framework version.

Currently writing the long-form for: 2.8c, 2.8d, 2.8b, 3.1c, 10.2a.

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