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Nurses' Information: The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Curated list of books, journals, guidelines, and evidence-based nursing resources for nurses available through Advocate Health - Midwest Library or freely online

The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

The American Journal of Nursing's series on Evidence-Based Practice: Step by Step gives nurses the knowledge and skills to implement EBP consistently, one step at a time.

Step 0: Cultivate Inquiry
Step 1: Ask Clinical Questions
Step 2: Find the Evidence
Step 3: Appraise the Evidence
Step 4: Follow the Evidence
Step 5: Implement the Evidence
Step 6: Evaluate & Disseminate the Outcomes