This document discusses evidence-based practice and its importance for nursing. It provides an overview of the evolution of evidence-based practice from its origins in medicine in the early 1990s to its growing emphasis and application in nursing. Key points discussed include defining evidence-based practice, the various levels of evidence, common questions nurses ask to identify opportunities to improve care, and the steps of the evidence-based practice process. Barriers to implementing evidence-based practice like lack of time, access, and research expertise are also addressed.