Is Evidence‐Based Nursing Practice an Attainable Goal?

Abstract

For three years, JOGNN has published a regular feature “Resources for Evidence‐Based Practice” written by Dr. Carol Sakala. The purpose of this column is to update JOGNN’s readers on the most current evidence available to support decisions about the care of women, mothers, and infants. The decision to include this column in JOGNN was based on the strong beliefs of its editors and editorial advisory board that the principles of evidence‐based practice are essential to the provision of high‐quality and ethical patient care. I can’t help but wonder whether these columns are making a difference in clinical practice, whether practicing nurses are reading the column, accessing relevant published materials, and making changes in practice based on the information.