[Answered]: The National Academy of Medicine set a big goal…

The National Academy of Medicine set a big goal for 90% of all clinical decisions to be evidence-based by 2020. This goal reflects a big improving patient outcomes, but many healthcare organizations still struggle to fully integrate evidence-based practice (EBP) into daily nursing care. Two common barriers that prevent nurses from reaching this goal are limited time and organizational support, and a lack of confidence or competency in EBP skills. In many clinical settings, nurses juggle heavy workloads and staffing shortages, leaving little time to review and apply the latest research. They apply what they already know and use without having time to review or study any new ideas. Without access to resources, supportive leadership, or mentorship, incorporating EBP into everyday practice can feel overwhelming (Pitsillidou et al., 2023). Another issue is that some nurses have not received enough formal training in EBP, making it difficult to interpret or apply research findings effectively (Schetaki et al., 2023). To meet this goal, Health organizations need to create areas at work that value and support EBP. For one to pass this point, providing protected time for research activities, offering mentorship, and promoting ongoing professional education can make a significant difference. When nurses feel supported , have and confident with the use of evidence-based approaches, they are better equipped to make informed clinical decisions and deliver high-quality patient care.