Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 171-173 , June 2010

What Is Evidence-Based Practice?

  • Laura Cullen, MA, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Laura Cullen, Evidence-Based Practice Coordinator, Center for Nursing Quality, Professional Development, Research and Informatics, Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA 52242
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  • Susan Adams, PhD, RN

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 The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2010.03.004

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 171-173 , June 2010