This document summarizes a presentation given to nursing faculty about open access publishing. It defines open access as making scientific articles and data freely available online with rights to reuse. Benefits of open access include widespread dissemination of research, accelerating scientific findings, and driving innovation. When articles are openly released, their impact is judged based on individual merit rather than the journal. The document provides tips for evaluating open access journals and discusses current developments, including growing data sharing and federal initiatives to expand public access policies. It acknowledges that open access fees vary and that funding models need to be established to sustain open access in the long term.