“Information literacy (IL) is crucial for nursing education because it enables nursing students to effectively access, evaluate, and apply research and evidence-based practice (EBP). This includes critically assessing the quality and relevance of information sources, understanding howto effectively search for and retrieve information, and applying research and EBP to clinical decision-making.”

“Nurses who value information and scholarly inquiry will be more likely to analyze and evaluate information, identify gaps in current knowledge, and prioritize research needs to
develop EBP guidelines for safe patient care.12 By participating in EBP activities, nurses can learn how to understand and communicate research findings, which could enhance the
quality of patient care.”

“IL instruction in nursing education merits greater attention. Nursing faculty should critically evaluate policies, processes, and curricula that standardize IL instruction for all nursing
students. Collaborative efforts are needed between nursing faculty and librarians to develop an integrated IL instruction approach. Integrating IL instruction into graduate curricula
may promote a more equitable and inclusive learning environment that supports the retention and graduation of graduate nursing students from ethnically diverse backgrounds.”

Fetter, Katherine, DNP, et al. (2023). Integrating information literacy into nursing education. Nursing, 53, 17-19