Cindy Zellefrow

Cindy Zellefrow's work focuses on evidence-based practice (using research findings to guide clinical decisions) and quality improvement in nursing, particularly within Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education. Her publications examine how nurses and nursing faculty are trained in and engage with evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and doctoral-level scholarly projects. Much of this work addresses practical and curricular challenges in preparing nurses and advanced practice nurses to apply research evidence in real healthcare settings.

Publication output has grown steadily over the past decade, rising from about 1 paper per year in 2017 to a sustained average of over 4 per year in the most recent five years.

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