Nurses Filling the Gap

A gap analysis can be a valuable tool to identify and understand nursing practice deficiencies or gaps. Failure to find and fill gaps in skills, practices, or knowledge can affect patient outcomes. Nurses, nurse leaders, and health care providers can use a gap analysis to identify practice discrepancies that can affect patient care and outcomes. Conducting a gap analysis can guide the nurse to determine the best evidence-based practice solution for an issue or problem. <b>[<i>J Contin Educ Nurs.</i> 2024;55(10):469-471.]</b>.