Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves the use of explicit, reliable, and sound evidence to make effective decisions about patient care. This DNP student will present EBP with the IOWA model. The IOWA model applies to this DNP proposal. The IOWA model is an EBP applicable in healthcare settings and implemented to show the applicability of nursing evidence to achieve the best outcomes. Doody and Doody (2011) noted that the IOWA model focuses on problem-focused triggers and insights when conducting a quality improvement study. The steps involved include topic selection, team formation, evidence retrieval, evidence classification, developing an EBP evidence, implementing the EBP, and evaluating progress. These steps apply to this DNP proposal, showing best practices, guidelines, procedures and policies.