Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves complex and conscientious decision-making which is based not only on the available evidence but also on patient characteristics, situations, and preferences. It recognizes that care is individualized and ever changing and involves uncertainties and probabilities. Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) is a type of evidence-based healthcare, drawing on some of the traditions of evidence-based medicine. It involves identifying solid research findings and implementing them in nursing practices, in order to increase the quality of patient care. The goal of EBN is to provide the highest quality and most cost- efficient nursing care possible. EBN is a process founded on the collection, interpretation, and integration of valid, important, and applicable research. In order to practice evidence based nursing, practitioners must understand the concept of research and know how to accurately evaluate this research. These skills are taught in modern nursing education and also as part of professional training.

Key Words: Evidenced based practice; Evidenced based nursing; Evidenced based nursing practice; Intensive care unit.