"Evidence-based practice (EBP) committees provide a streamlined approach for improving clinical/bedside practice decisions based on current research. The Magnet program is designed to guide nurses in clinical practice and making recommendations, and the EBP committee is a mechanism by which to do this." (Dean,2009). I have severed on a unit based council committee at my current hospital. In our council meetings we address issues that arise in our department including nursing issues and patient care issues. After discussing the issues, we then try to come up with diplomatic solutions to resolve them. In Benner's Model of Novice to Expert, I feel that as a nurse with four years experience I am in the proficient level of nursing. According to
