The Mountain Model Collective
A collective of scholars and practitioners advancing evidence-based practice and quality improvement through the Mountain Model for EBPQI — published in the American Journal of Nursing.
Transforming Nursing Practice
The Mountain Model Collective is a national leader in nursing scholarship and evidence-based practice, best known for co-developing two transformative tools designed to enhance nursing inquiry and impact: the PPCO evidence searching question and the Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement (EBPQI).
Recognizing the limitations of traditional medical models like PICO, our collective helped develop the PPCO (Problem, Population, Change, Outcome) question format to better align with the breadth of nursing practice. PPCO simplifies the evidence search process for nurses by centering practice change and embracing a broader range of interventions, including programs, policies, and system-level processes.
Complementing this, the Mountain Model serves as an integrative, umbrella framework guiding nurses through the full EBPQI cycle — from identifying a clinical or systems issue, through evidence synthesis, to implementation, evaluation, and dissemination. The model uniquely positions nurses at all levels of preparation to lead or contribute to sustainable practice change and is flexible enough to support program evaluation and health policy analysis initiatives.
About Us
A collective advancing nursing scholarship
The Mountain Model Collective is a group of nationally recognized nurse leaders, writers, and editors, united by a shared commitment to advancing healthcare through evidence-based practice quality improvement and scholarly writing.
We offer expert consulting services for clinicians, faculty, and organizations seeking to engage in sustainable practice improvement initiatives, and build their capacity for evidence-based practice quality improvement, program evaluation and policy analysis. Our collective specializes in manuscript development, writing resilience, providing compassionate guidance from idea to publication.
As dynamic speakers and engaging educators, our members present nationally on topics such as the Mountain Model for EBPQI, program evaluation and polciy initiatives scholarly writing, nurse leadership, We create thoughtful, productive spaces where others can grow and thrive as leaders who change practice, education and as scholars.
Meet the Collective
Julee Briscoe Waldrop
DNP, PNP, FNP, SANE-A, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Professor Emerita
Duke University School of Nursing
Dr. Waldrop is a co-developer of the Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement and a nationally recognized leader in advanced practice nursing. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal for Nurse Practitioners and co-hosts the podcast JNP Behind the Article. With over 30 years of teaching experience and NP practice across five states — primarily with underserved women and children — she brings extraordinary depth to scholarship, mentorship, and clinical leadership.
- Editor-in-Chief, The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
- Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)
- Sigma Capstone International Nursing Book Award (2025)
- AJN Book of the Year First Place Award (2025)
- Co-developer of the Mountain Model for EBPQI, American Journal of Nursing (2024)
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Jayne Jennings Dunlap
DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNE, EBP-C
Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing
Texas Woman's University · Houston Health Science Center
Dr. Dunlap is a co-developer of the Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement, published in the American Journal of Nursing. An AANP Fellow and active primary care clinician, she teaches across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing programs — inspiring students to transform patient, family, and community health outcomes through rigorous scholarship.
- AANP Fellow (2025)
- Two AJN Book of the Year First Place Awards (2025)
- Sigma Capstone International Nursing Book Award (2025)
- Mary Mason Lyon Award for Distinguished Junior Faculty (2023)
- DNP Postdoctoral Fellowship, The Fuld Institute (2022)
Staci Reynolds
PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CNRN, CPHQ, FAAN
Clinical Professor
Duke University School of Nursing
Dr. Reynolds is a Clinical Professor at Duke University School of Nursing with expertise in acute care nursing, neurocritical care, and quality improvement. She previously served as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Duke University Hospital and primarily teaches in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. A nationally recognized nurse leader, she is committed to advancing evidence-based practice and quality improvement in complex clinical environments.
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Nursing Care Quality (2023–present)
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)
- Great 100 Nurses Recognition
Services
Comprehensive support for writers at every stage of their journey, from concept to completion.
Writing Consultation & Author Coaching
Receive personalized guidance on your writing projects, from concept development to final manuscript preparation. One-on-one coaching to help you overcome obstacles, develop sustainable writing habits, and navigate the publishing industry with accountability and expert guidance throughout your author journey.
Learn more →Speaking & Workshops
Dynamic presentations and engaging workshops on scholarly writing, nurse leadership, DNP dissemination, and wellness for healthcare professionals. Custom sessions available for academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and professional conferences.
Learn more →Mountain Model Consulting
Expert guidance for healthcare organizations implementing the innovative Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement (EBPQI). Receive customized support to guide your team through the full EBPQI cycle — from identifying clinical issues through implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of results.
Learn more →Faculty Coaching & Mentoring
Specialized coaching and mentorship for academic faculty, with particular focus on junior faculty development. Strategic guidance for career advancement, scholarship productivity, teaching excellence, and work-life integration. Personalized support for navigating promotion processes in academic environments.
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Working with the Mountain Model Collective transformed how our team approaches evidence-based practice. The Mountain Model gave us a clear, actionable framework we could actually implement.
The writing coaching I received was invaluable. I went from a blank page to a published manuscript in six months. The guidance was compassionate, expert, and exactly what I needed.
The PPCO framework is a game-changer for nursing inquiry. It reflects the true nature of our practice in a way that PICO simply cannot.