This document discusses evidence-based practice and its importance for nursing. It begins by defining evidence-based practice and describing its evolution since the early 1990s. Key organizations that have supported the development of EBP are discussed, including the Cochrane Collaboration, AHRQ, and various nursing organizations. The document outlines the steps of the EBP process, including developing questions, finding the best evidence, evaluating the evidence, applying it to practice, and evaluating outcomes. It emphasizes asking questions and looking at multiple sources and levels of evidence. Integrating patient values and preferences is also highlighted as an important part of EBP.